G.L.Smith & Sons

Over the last 1-2 years we have been asked directly by Clients and/or their building contractors to undertake just the groundworks and brickwork on their projects which we have thoroughly enjoyed doing and the Clients and contractors have been very happy with the result.

If you are looking for more of a ‘build a shell’ type project from then please do reach out to us for a free, no obligation quotation to see how we can assist with your future project.

Completed a nice little upgrade to this roof on a beautiful home in
We removed existing tiles, battens, felt, lead, fascias and soffits due to leaks. We took the opportunity to upgrade the roof insulation, re covered the roof with lead flashings and hips to match existing. All in all it’s turned out very nice.

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

Hard day today lifting in this steel frame on a Listed Building but with good old common sense, man power and lifting equipment this frame is in position, safe and everyone is injury free. Well done team!

Great to be working alongside and on an extension project in

Just waiting for a meeting in Hertford and was admiring the repairs we made years ago on the Corn Exchange in

Always nice to work for repeat Clients and mates. Thanks Sam and Sadie for calling us in in this one.

Things are going up nicely at our Little Hadham project.

We are currently looking for a new person to join our team.
The person required needs to be multi skilled.
Mainly a bricklayer but that can also undertake groundworks and internal works like knock throughs etc.

Most work is local to SG11 postcode.

CIS / UTR number will be required.
Own transport a must.
We are looking to pay competitive day rates for the right person.

The applicant should be able to work competently alone as well as part of a team.
Hard working, punctual and energetic are also requirements.

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Great to see the bar storage at completed today. For those that haven’t been to Peach give it a try. Brilliant place to eat! Sure you’ll agree this project has turned out great.

🍑 New custom built metal high level storage shelf installed at our friends in Bishop’s Stortford. The shelf base is templates for reeded glass which will be installed next week. This will not only be a great addition the the restaurant but will also look amazing when fully finished!

Labourer ✔️
Driver/Labourer

So after speaking with a few applicants we have managed to secure a new labourer for our team.

However…..

We are still looking for a combined labourer and driver. Applicants must be over 25 years old due to insurance.

If you think this could be for you then please get in touch.

Labourer required.
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We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person that is able to drive a tipper truck, collect materials, deliver to jobs, clear jobs and in-between this labour on our projects which are generally extension on domestic properties.

The person needs to be:

Punctual
Respectful
Polite
Hard Working
Able to work in with our team
Hold a Full UK drivers licence
25 years old minimum due to our insurance

Applicant needs to be (or will in the future need to be) self employed and CIS registered.

Most work is in East Herts.

Normal Hours 7.30am - 4.30pm.

Was great to see this project looking fantastic today. Really is wonderful to take a property that had been poorly updated and renovated, redesigned and changes all by G.L.Smith and Sons, and our team!

Good progress on the floor over the last week on our

We are looking for a labourer for our general building company.
Hours would be 07:30-16:30
All work is currently local to us in East Herts
Transport is a must really as some of our projects are quite rural.
Market competitive rates of pay.
Willing to take someone with no experience but has the right attitude.
Must be CIS registered or willing to do so.

Interested or know someone that is please contact 07958 391 734

The galvanised cantilever steel beams are nearly in their final resting place on the
Another great design by

Steel and timber pitched and flat roof on the Stevenage project.

A few progress photos of our project in

Good week last week. The were excavated and was poured together with some other jobs on our new

Started a new project yesterday in
An maxing looking single storey rear
I think this one will@look great once completed.
Designed by

And like that the wall was gone.