Exchange Square
Sentinel used innovative laser cleaning and passive fire protection at Exchange Square, minimising disruption while delivering a high-quality finish and an estimated environmental saving of 86 tCO₂e.
About from company website
Sentinel Contracting PLC has a proud heritage stretching back over twenty years, establishing a steadfast track record in delivering works across a wide range of large-scale commercial building projects, often under tight commercial, operational, and contractual constraints. Today, their reputation for high-quality work is firmly established, regularly undertaking complex decorating, fire protection, and laser cleaning commissions from leading construction companies. They deliver certainty through rigorous procedures and collaborate with clients across all industry sectors to develop value-driven solutions.
By emphasizing safety, quality, innovation, and sustainability, Sentinel Contracting adapts its services to meet evolving client requirements. Their expertise extends to specialist fire inspection services, laser cleaning for structural steel, and comprehensive fire stopping solutions, including BWIC packages, intumescent painting, and spray-applied systems. The company is committed to environmental responsibility, evidenced by their laser cleaning service which significantly reduces waste and CO₂e emissions.
They also offer detailed fire inspection services, led by qualified specialists, to ensure building compliance and safety. Sentinel Contracting works across diverse sectors including commercial offices, residential developments, healthcare facilities, mixed-use schemes, and heritage projects, partnering with leading contractors and clients.
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Project experience from company website
Dulux Trade Paints: Low VOC, High Impact
The Whittington Building
Sentinel Contracting was engaged by Knight Harwood to provide specialist decorating services for The Whittington Building. To complement, we selected Dulux Trade paints for both interior walls and high-traffic areas.
Client · Knight Harwood
Norfolk House
St James's
This is a famous building in the heart of St James's that was in the process of being totally redeveloped. Our painting and fireproofing solutions played a healthy part in the successful completion of the project.
Battersea Power Station
London
The redevelopment of Battersea Power Station was one of the biggest regeneration projects in London in recent decades. We were engaged to install the soffit system on a scheme that revitalised this London industrial icon.
GOSH Hospital Sight & Sound Centre
Sentinel was proud to be invited by Kier to deliver commercial decorating works at GOSH Sight and Sound Centre, the first dedicated medical facility in the UK for children with sight and hearing loss.
Client · Kier
Kingston University Town House
Sentinel delivered an object lesson in high-quality commercial decorating and firestopping with its work for Kingston University on the multiple award-winning Town House.
Client · Kingston University
Skanska HQ, 51 Moorgate
As one of the first WELL Building Platinum buildings, we were delighted to be invited by Skanska to provide commercial decorating works at their HQ.
Client · Skanska
The Charter School
Bermondsey
We had the opportunity to deliver both Firestopping and Commercial Decorating works at the Charter School Bermondsey. This was a new, state-of-the-art facility for 600 pupils on a historic site in the south-east of the capital.
nhow Hotel
City of London
Appointed by Willmott Dixon Interiors, we completed decorating works at this nine-storey project on the eastern edge of the City of London. It was a pleasure to be involved in the creation of artwork that celebrated the history and culture of the capital.
Client · Willmott Dixon Interiors
St Barbara's Church
St Barbara's stands on the site of the former Deepcut barracks. It's a Grade II Listed building, which added to the challenge of restoring it and demonstrating our commercial decorating expertise.
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Sentinel worked on a £12 million project to create a new facility for the British Army Band Sandhurst, a group of 43 musicians that performs at ceremonies there and elsewhere.
Client · British Army
Kensington Palace
west London
Our experience of prestigious projects stood us in good stead when we were asked to carry out commercial decorating and passive fire protection work at the renovated Kensington Palace in west London.
Accreditations from company website
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- Cyber Essentials
- ASFP
- IFC
Clients mentioned from company website
Knight Harwood, Skanska, Willmott Dixon, Galliford Try, Sir Robert McAlpine, Willmott Dixon Interiors, Kier, Nullifire, LaserTec UK, British Land, Romulus, Walter Lilly.
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What does Sentinel Contracting PLC do?
Sentinel Contracting PLC is a specialist decorating, fire protection, and laser cleaning sub-contractor with over twenty years of experience delivering high-quality work on large-scale commercial projects. Their listed services include Painting & decorating, Fire protection and Refurbishment.
Where is Sentinel Contracting PLC based?
Sentinel Contracting PLC is registered at Matrix House, 12-16 Lionel Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9DE, in East of England.
What areas does Sentinel Contracting PLC cover?
Sentinel Contracting PLC states that it works across London.
How many people work at Sentinel Contracting PLC?
Accounts filed for the year to 2023 report 14 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.
What is Sentinel Contracting PLC's turnover?
Sentinel Contracting PLC does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £670k and £1.8m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Is Sentinel Contracting PLC still trading?
Companies House lists Sentinel Contracting PLC as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-12-31.
What accreditations does Sentinel Contracting PLC hold?
Sentinel Contracting PLC displays ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Cyber Essentials, ASFP and IFC on its website.
What sectors does Sentinel Contracting PLC work in?
Sentinel Contracting PLC works in Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Retail and Leisure.
When was Sentinel Contracting PLC established?
Sentinel Contracting PLC was incorporated on 2014-06-19, though the company says it has traded since 1998.