Operatives
Working exclusively for Applewood Monday to Friday across brickwork, groundworks and fencing.
About Applewood
Building Long-Term Partnerships Through Quality Work
Applewood Construction Kent Limited is a family-run construction company delivering fencing, groundworks and brickwork projects across the South East, combining practical expertise with reliable project delivery.
★★★★★
“We have worked with Applewood for several years and have consistently been impressed by the quality of their work, professionalism and reliability... We would have no hesitation in recommending them...”
Stephanie B Project Quantity Surveyor
Company story
A serious local contractor built for larger client environments.
Applewood Construction is a family-run business covering all aspects of fencing, groundworks and brickwork.
The company carries out reactive repairs, minor works, disrepair works and major works projects for property maintenance companies, local authorities, housing providers and commercial organisations.
Applewood Fencing, our sister company, serves private clients in Kent from the fencing supply shop in Kingsnorth on a supply-and-fit basis, giving the wider group practical supply chain depth and local trade presence.
At a glance
Based in Ashford. Working across the South East.
- Business
- Applewood Construction Kent Limited
- Location
- Unit 19, Evesgate Business Park, Smeethe, Ashford, Kent, TN35 6SX
- Core trades
- Fencing, groundworks and brickwork
- Client base
- Property maintenance companies, local authorities and commercial organisations
- Fleet
- Euro-6 compliant, GPS tracked and monitored
Workforce & capability
A workforce structured around consistent delivery.
Applewood is set up with the people needed to inspect, price, plan, resource, deliver and close each job properly.
Yard operatives
Sourcing materials and managing stock, inventory and preparation for site teams.
Planners & office staff
Managing enquiries, quotes, resident booking, invoicing and works in progress.
Surveyors / supervisors
Carrying out inspections, post-inspections and random PPE and compliance spot checks.
Process
A clear workflow for standard reactive repairs.
The process is designed to give clients visibility and keep residents informed from works order through to completion photos and final report.
Works order received
The job is issued by the client and reviewed by the Applewood office team.
First inspection booked
Applewood books and carries out the first inspection within 3 working days where required.
Survey and report
The job is specified by a surveyor on site, with a report prepared and sent to the office.
Quotation issued
The Applewood office sends the quotation and report to the client for approval.
Resident booking
Once approved, planners book the works directly with the resident.
Works delivered
Operatives receive the approved works report and required materials from Applewood’s stock yard.
Post-inspection
A supervisor carries out post-inspection and sign-off of the completed works.
Client close-out
Applewood sends report, photos and completion details back to the client.
Experience & scale
Able to support daily repairs and larger programmes.
Applewood’s experience includes high-volume responsive works, estate programmes, direct local authority work and multi-trade project delivery.
£50–£80kTypical project value range, from first-time-fix repairs to larger works
400+Jobs managed as WIP at any one time for a major housing provider
14Operatives working exclusively on the contract, all day every day
£1.75m–£2mProjected 26/27 turnover for our largest client
Responsible procurementLocal suppliers, sustainably sourced timber and responsible material choices.
Suppliers & standards
Practical sustainability and local supplier relationships.
Applewood buys sustainably sourced timber governed by UK Forestry Commission standards and uses aggregate suppliers that place sustainability at the core of their operations.
- Local family-run businesses are used wherever possible.
- Fleet moving to ULEZ / Euro-6 compliance.
- CITB registration supports NVQ and apprenticeship opportunities.