About Us

Bakers of Danbury Ltd

A Long-Standing History in Heritage Construction

Established in 1878 and based at our head office in Danbury, Essex, Bakers of Danbury Ltd are specialist heritage building contractors with over 145 years of experience. As experienced building contractors in Essex, we operate as a principal contractor, specialising in the restoration of heritage buildings, listed properties, churches, and new build projects. We also work as school refurbishment contractors.

Owned by its Senior Management team, Bakers of Danbury is committed to delivering exceptional workmanship and a first-class service across every project. We work across Essex, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, London, Kent, and Hertfordshire, providing our services to homeowners, churches, commercial clients, architects and public sector organisations.

Specialist Divisions Tailored to Every Project

Over the decades, we have evolved into a diverse and respected business, combining traditional building methods with modern construction practices. Our structure includes specialist divisions to manage a wide range of projects:

Special Works Heritage Division – Focused on the restoration and conservation of heritage and listed buildings for residential and commercial clients.
Church Division – Experts in the restoration, refurbishment, and development of churches and cathedrals.
Major Projects Division – Oversees large-scale new build, heritage restoration projects and school refurbishment and development programmes.
Insurance Repair Division – Handles fire, flood, and subsidence repairs, working closely with insurers, loss adjusters, and property owners.

Joinery and Stonemasonry

To support our specialist work, we operate an in-house Joinery Department and Stonemasonry team, allowing us to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions and maintain complete control over craftsmanship and detailing.

Our Collaborative Approach to Construction

Expertise in Heritage, Listed Buildings, Church Restoration and New Build Projects

We pride ourselves on the quality of the buildings we construct, refurbish, and repair. Attention to detail and respect for historic architecture are central to everything we do. Whether you need an experienced building contractor or expert support for a listed building or restoration project, Bakers of Danbury delivers quality, craftsmanship, experience and peace of mind.