History

Lakehouse was founded in 1988 by Chief Executive Steve Rawlings. We have headquarters in Romford, Essex, and regional offices in Camden, Hackney, Richmond, Andover and Kent, enabling us to provide a full service throughout London and the South of England.

The company has grown significantly since its inception and we employ a workforce in excess of 300 staff. Turnover for 2009/10 was £104million, a 51% increase on the previous year.

The majority of our work is focused in four core areas - social housing, education, health, and public buildings. Our service offering covers development, new build, regeneration and refurbishment, and repairs and maintenance. It is our aim to create better environments for people to live, work and learn.

Our motivation is in the provision of outstanding customer satisfaction, knowing that satisfied customers will return to us time and time again.

Winner of HM The Queen's Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development 2011, Building Awards Diversity Champion of the Year 2011, and Building Awards Contractor of the Year 2010.