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Est. 2003 James Whitaker, Founder
20+
Years Building
Our Story

From a Small London Workshop to £60M+ Delivered

In 2003, James Whitaker left his job as a foreman at a major contractor to start something different. A building company where the founder was on every site, where craftspeople were paid fairly, and where clients were partners, not invoice numbers.

Twenty plus years later, that philosophy has not changed. Bade Construction is now one of the South East's most respected mid-sized contractors, with over 240 completed projects and a workforce of 38 directly employed tradespeople. Our daughter Priya joined as Head of Operations in 2017, bringing modern project management and digital tools into the family business.

We are large enough to handle multi-million pound commercial builds, small enough that the MD still personally signs off on every quote. That is the Bade way.

Our Values

What We Stand For

01

Honest Pricing

No hidden costs, no mid-build surprises. Our quotes are detailed, transparent, and fixed. What we say is what you pay.

02

Safety First

Every site, every day. CHAS accredited, with zero RIDDOR-reportable incidents in the past five years.

03

Master Craft

Direct-employed tradespeople, ongoing training, and quality controls on every detail. Workmanship matters.

04

On Time, Every Time

98% of our projects deliver on or before scheduled handover. We respect your timeline as much as your budget.

05

Sustainable Builds

Lower-carbon materials, energy-efficient systems, and waste-reduction practices on every site.

06

Long-Term Partners

Over 60% of our work is repeat clients or referrals. We build relationships, not just buildings.

Our Journey

20+ Years of Building Excellence

2003

Bade Construction Founded

James Whitaker starts the company with three direct-employed tradesmen and a Ford Transit. First project: a kitchen extension in Islington, completed in six weeks.

2008

First Commercial Contract

£1.2M office refit in central London opens up the commercial sector. Team grows to 12.

2014

CHAS & FMB Accreditation

Achieves Construction Health and Safety accreditation and Federation of Master Builders membership.

2017

Priya Anand Joins

Senior project manager joins as Head of Operations after a decade in commercial project management.

2021

200th Project Delivered

Reach the 200-project milestone with the Hampstead private residence. A 14-month bespoke build.

2025

£60M Delivered, 240+ Projects

Today, our team of 38 directly employed tradespeople is delivering some of the most ambitious projects in the South East.

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