OUR STORY

Taylor Kings, our journey from hands-on experience to mastering craft, alongside ambitious vision – a little about us.

An aerial view of the foundations of a new build house in Kent, ready for the blockwork to begin

The Past – Our History

After many years of shared experience in the carpentry and construction industry, Taylor Kings was officially founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jeremy King and Joseph Heasman. They shared a passion for craftsmanship, alongside an ambition to create a company that would stand out in the local prime residential market.

Jeremy’s career path began in construction, before taking him to Surrey University in 2006, where he studied Engineering. By 2010, he had fully committed to the prime residential sector, gaining vital project experience on technically demanding, high-value homes. His ability to combine technical knowledge with a practical construction background became one of the key strengths at Taylor Kings. 

Joseph began his career in carpentry, straight from school, dedicating himself to an apprenticeship mastering both traditional and modern techniques. Over the past 24 years, he has worked on some of the region’s most exclusive properties, honing his craft under the guidance of exceptional mentors. His reputation for detail, finish, and knowledge quickly established him as one of the area’s most trusted craftsmen. 

In the early years, Taylor Kings operated as a carpentry-biased subcontracting firm. However, the quality of their work and clear understanding of project management spoke volumes, and demand to take on the projects from start-to-finish grew rapidly. Within a short time, the business evolved into a fully established main contractor, managing substantial projects across West Kent, East Sussex and Surrey. The foundations of their reputation were laid, with a focus on precision, quality, and the integrity that continues to define their growth. 

Taylor Kings Framing On A Prime Residential New Build - Kent, Sussex & Surrey

The Present – Who We Are Today

Today, Taylor Kings has matured into a distinguished construction company specialising exclusively in the prime residential sector. The business is recognised for its client consultancy, project management and the construction of exceptional homes – ranging from new-build residences to large-scale extensions and remodels. 

The company’s success lies not only in its team of highly skilled craftsmen but also in the trusted network of Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, and Suppliers with whom Taylor Kings has built lasting partnerships. These relationships ensure that every project benefits from the combined expertise of some of the industry’s most talented professionals. 

Every project is treated as a unique opportunity to deliver something truly exceptional. Taylor Kings’ ethos is rooted in quality, experience, and trust – values that resonate across every stage of the process, from concept and planning, to the final finish. Clients turn to Taylor Kings for its discretion, reliability, seamless project management and fine finishing. 

With a growing portfolio of remarkable properties, Taylor Kings has established itself as a trusted name in the region. The company’s projects are not only admired for their significance and functionality, but also for the lasting values they embody. 

Taylor Kings Construction - Substantial Prime Residential New Build - Sevenoaks, Kent

The Future – Our Vision

Looking forward, Taylor Kings remains an ambitious and forward-thinking company, determined to keep setting benchmarks in prime residential construction. The goal is clear: to continually raise the standards of quality and service in the industry, ensuring that every project reflects the very best of what bespoke construction can achieve. 

Future growth will be built using the same strategy that has carried the company to its current standing – by concentrating on investment, attention to detail, dedication to craft, and a commitment to building lasting relationships with clients and collaborators alike. 

Taylor Kings’ vision is not about chasing volume but about delivering focused quality. Growth will continue to be organic, and more importantly, at a pace which does not compromise the quality of our service.

In short, the future for Taylor Kings is about considered evolution and continued excellence. The company will continue to transform clients ambitious visions into beautiful homes, reinforcing its place as a leader in bespoke and luxury construction in the local area.

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Our post-construction phase framework.

  • Deep Cleaning – We employ professional cleaners who understand the importance of the products they are using and the methods they adopt.
  • Completion inspections – We go over every inch of the project to ensure that the work meets our incredibly high expectations.
  • Submission of Certification – We submit all certification to the building inspector/s to achieve project completion.
  • Handover – We carry out a full walk-through with our clients so that they can be shown the operations of all new equipment.
  • Operations & Maintenance Manual – We assemble and present a full O&M folder with guides for any new systems and care instructions.
  • Documentation Pack – Alongside the O&M manual, we assemble a documentation pack for any work completed which includes as-built drawings, service mark-ups, specification packs and relevant certifications.
  • Contacts Directory – Beyond being the main point of contact, we also form a comprehensive list of contacts which have worked on the project.
  • 12 Month Rectification Visit – As standard on any project, we always return after 12 months to carry out any snagging.
  • Ongoing support – We are there for our existing clients, long after completion. From handyman tasks to full maintenance plans, we offer a level of service which is not offered to the wider public.

Our construction phase framework.

  • Internal Inspections – There are a host of inspections to be completed and recorded on a daily and weekly basis. From welfare facilities, tidiness and security to major safety considerations such as scaffolding – our site agents use a centralised mobile application, where we have created bespoke templates to follow and track all of the inspections.
  • External Inspection – We organise and fulfil compliance inspections from building and warranty inspectors and our third-party health and safety inspector.
  • Meetings – We hold official weekly site meetings for the project team and all parties which are affected the current or imminent programme. We also hold official progress meetings, normally on a monthly frequency, with the clients and wider project team.
  • Reviews – We constantly review and tweak all of the various pre-construction project plans and main programme, issuing any changes to the project team and client.
  • Quality Control – Anyone working on our sites knows the exceptional standards we expect, but we still remain vigilant and ensure that the standards are met in every detail.
  • Information Collation – we collate and present all building control inspections, product warranties, operating and maintenance records and start to form the post-completion documentation.

Our pre-construction framework.

  • Define the Project Scope – We sit down and evaluate the drawings, technical specifications and information schedules before setting out clear project objectives, deliverables, a breakdown of key components and a list of possible conflicts.
  • Set a Project Programme – using the agreed scope, we layout a project programme. We do this using GANTT chart software which is a tool to visualise and rationalize time scales.
  • Form a Cost Management plan – we use the costing documents and project programme to estimate financial forecasts.
  • Form a Risk Management plan – we seek to find, highlight and plan for any items which may create risk to the programme or budget.
  • Form a Health and Safety plan – this is an extension of our Construction Phase Plans and highlights our use of developed Risk and Method Statements.
  • Create a communication plan – how we inform any external parties like neighbours of work that may affect them, we look at setting on/off site meeting frequencies, expectations for the transfer of information in RFI’s (requests for information), completion of various Registers and form a centralised shared information hub.
  • Form a Procurement Plan – We assess the lead times of all proposed materials and trades and map these against the project programme to highlight any risks to the programme. 
  • Highlight Quality Concerns – we review the selected materials and specifications to assess any areas which will need careful quality control to meet our high expectations.

Our compliance commitments:

  • Qualified and competent personnel for every role, including Site Manager.
  • Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualified site agents.
  • Dedicated Construction Phase Plans.
  • Fully developed Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
  • Thorough Fire Control and Emergency Plans.
  • Detailed site inductions for all personnel and visitors.
  • Correct and clear site signage and first aid stations.
  • Regular inspections and maintenance of all plant and equipment by qualified third party inspectors (LOLER).
  • Daily inspections of plant and equipment.
  • Regular site inspection audits by a third party health & safety consultant.