Background & Inspiration

Background

I worked at Sheffield & Ford (Builders) Limited from being a young lad after school.

Sheffield and Ford specialised in all areas of building and maintenance and accommodated all types of property from tenanted accommodation through to Grade I Listed stately homes.

In the past I have been involved in the restoration of the Ballroom at Burley on the Hill following the discovery of dry rot behind the ornate plaster and oak panelling. 

The William Cecil Hotel in Stamford was a very interesting contract to be the project manager working to a strict deadline with over 50 operatives on site. I was also responsible for producing the estimate and overseeing the project to convert Top West at Burghley House for Miranda and Orlando. I have been the project manager for many contracts around Stamford School working with the local architects and direct with the school bursars.

As a Company, we were and still are very proud to have been the main contractor for the complete construction of the Garden of Surprises for Lady Victoria.

"My life has been devoted to the passion for my work and my father's legacy at Sheffield and Ford (Builders) Limited"
 - Martin Peter Ford