We are the contractors you've been looking for.
Founded on a straightforward belief: that property work at every level should be done honestly, reliably, and to a standard that speaks for itself. Fifteen years later, that belief is still how we operate — every project, every time.
How it began
Surrey Property Maintenance & Construction was founded in 2009 by Joël Grey — a tradesman who had spent years working for other firms and watching homeowners and businesses being let down by the same patterns: contractors who overpromised, underdelivered, and disappeared when things got difficult.
He started SPMC in Cobham with a simple resolve: to be the contractor that people could actually count on. Not the cheapest. Not the flashiest. The most reliable. The most honest. The one that did what it said it would do.
Fifteen years on, that intention is unchanged — and it’s the reason clients come back, refer friends, and trust us with properties that matter to them.
Where we are today
We are a mid-sized contractor focused on Surrey and London, handling residential and commercial projects that match our expertise. We manage a limited number of projects to ensure each client receives the attention they deserve. Our team consists of directly employed tradespeople and vetted specialists, all committed to our high standards of quality and professionalism.
What makes us different
At SPMC, the director, Joël Grey, is personally involved in every project, ensuring quick decisions, same-day problem resolution, and consistent work quality without layers of management or account managers.
Honesty
We tell you the true cost, the true timescale, and the true scope — before we start. No retrospective additions, no vague justifications.
Reliability
We turn up when we say we will, we finish what we start, and we don't leave a client without contact at any point in a project.
Craftsmanship
The standard of finish we accept is the standard a property owner expects to find when they walk in on handover day. No shortcuts.
Joël Grey.
Founder & Director — Surrey Property Maintenance & Construction
Joël has been working in the construction and property maintenance industry for over twenty years, beginning as a tradesman before founding SPMC in 2009.
He remains hands-on across every project the company takes on — meeting clients at the first conversation, overseeing works throughout, and walking the final snagging himself before handover. For clients, that means one person who knows their project inside out, from beginning to end.
Joël is supported by a team of directly employed tradespeople and trusted specialists who share his expectation of quality — and his understanding that a client’s property is not just a construction project, but something they care about deeply.
“I started this company because I knew what clients deserved — and I’d watched too many of them not get it. Every decision we make at SPMC still comes back to that. Are we doing right by this client? That’s the question.”
How we work -
on every project.
Our approach doesn’t change based on the size of the project or the value of the contract. A kitchen renovation and a commercial office refurbishment are both managed with the same rigour, the same communication, and the same commitment to delivery.
1. Listen first
We start with a proper conversation — understanding what you need, what you want to avoid, and what matters most. We don't pitch until we understand.
2. Propose clearly
A written proposal with a fixed price, a clear scope, and a realistic programme. No hidden costs. No vague estimates designed to win the job and revise later.
3. Deliver consistently
Works managed directly by the director. Regular updates. Access to Joël throughout. No going quiet, no excuses — just steady progress toward handover.
4. Hand over properly
A full snagging walk before we call it done. Nothing outstanding. Nothing to chase. The job is finished when it meets our standard — which is also yours.
The proof is in
the
people we've worked with
” Surrey Property Maintenance completed a project for us in the autumn of 2025. The work included replacing exterior doors and double glazed windows, some remedial work and the complete redecoration of the exterior of the house. We were very happy with the standard of the work done, the conduct of their staff and their clean and professional approach. Costs were as planned and the work was completed in the scheduled period, and every effort was made to deal with delays from suppliers “
“Reliable building company, Luca and his team conducted the full renovation of our house over the course of 8 months, and both timelines and budgets were respected. They listened and cared throughout the project to deliver what we wanted. Highly recommend.”
Ready to talk about
your project?
Whether you’re at the planning stage or ready to start, we’d welcome the conversation. No obligation, no pressure — just honest advice from people who know their craft.