About GBS
Originally established in 1984 GBS has carved its niche in the joinery manufacturing industry, providing quality products and outstanding service to all our clients.
Based in Stockport Cheshire we are happy to meet new customers and travel throughout neighbouring counties, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, to offer supply and installation, outside this area we can supply only.
From the modest Victorian terrace, a country farmhouse or a Georgian Rectory, conservation areas, listed buildings and National Parks, we have the experience to understand customers and their homes.
All orders are strictly programmed from start to finish, carried out by our dedicated and highly skilled team who constantly strive to understand customers requirements and to meet their expectations.
Replacement, rennovation or new build
Whether replacement, replication or projects such as new builds and renovation we recognise the importance of maintaining the original look of period properties and the importance of retaining the character and historic style without aesthetic compromise. We are always delighted to be involved and offer our experience in projects, providing detailed drawings from our own library, liasing with architects and local authority planning and conservation officers.
Quality materials
Without compromise we use only the very best timbers available, Softwoods such as Swedish Redwood and Douglas Fir / Columbian Pine. Hardwoods, Mahogany (Sapele), Idigbo, Oak and in recent times Accoya. Coupled with highly efficient Planitherm double glazing, argon filled, we provide high performance windows that exceeds the standard set out in current building regulations.
Finished with a low maintenance factory applied paint system in vast range of colour choice that further enhances the overall product.
Experienced and skilled
Installed by our own experienced and skilled fitting team that understand they are working in your home, not on a building site.
We are always pleased to freely provide the best possible information and advice.
Meet the Team
Nigel - Founding Partner
After ten years of bench work Nigel Established the business in 1984 at the age of 27 as a sole trader working from a small garage at home before taking on a small workshop in Poynton from a retired builder. After three years he took on David as an apprentice and moved to larger rented premises in Hazel Grove, bringing in more machinery and taking on more staff. Purchasing the current six thousand square foot units in Edgeley in 2006 when the company converted to an LLP .
David - Production Partner
Andy - Installation Partner
Andy joined GBS straight from school at 16 as an apprentice joiner. He worked in the shop and out installing. Andy interrupted his apprenticeship to join the Army, Royal Engineers, after tours in Bosnia and Iraq he came back to us and is now a partner in the business and heads the fitting team.
Paul - Skilled Craftsman
Paul joined GBS in 2012, along with Stuart, Gary and Jim, all time served and City & Guilds qualified, they are all highly skilled craftsmen all proud to use their knowledge and skill to produce the very best products.
Luke
Luke is the latest in a long line of apprentices that have served their time joining GBS in 2012 and qualifying with NVQ through Stockport College
Paul - Spraying
Paul joined GBS in 2006 when we decided to install paint spraying equipment to factory finish our products.
Ryan - Installer
Joined GBS 2014, time served and City & Guilds qualified Ryan is as adept on the bench as installing along side Andy.
Tony - Workshop Assistant
Tony’s role is to assist in the workshop, keeping the place clean and tidy, providing a safe environment for all, recycling of waste both in the workshop and from that returned from site.
