A South Tyneside construction firm which aims to transform homes with "stunning" renovations is set to achieve a "record-breaking" turnover for the second consecutive year.
Tyneside Home Improvements (THI) is based in Jarrow and specialises in extensions, orangeries and conservatories. To meet demand, the company has taken on five new staff, two of whom are apprentices, and added six new vans to its 20-strong fleet.
Despite battling huge challenges over the past two years caused by the pandemic and haulage crisis, the firm is on track to rake in orders of £7.6m by the end of December - £600K higher than in 2021, THI's previous best year to date.
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Kevin Kerr, Managing director, said: "We've enjoyed consistent growth for a sustained period and recognised that we needed to increase our members of staff to meet demand and maintain the quality of service that our customers expect.
"Like most businesses, we have found that the recruitment process has been challenging, but we are pleased to have made some good appointments with industry knowledge. In addition to appointing experienced members of staff we have also invested in an apprentice and intern who we hope will have long-term futures with us."
THI undertake building projects which include garage conversions, orangeries and conservatories, with its most popular service being the fitting of Supalite "warm roofs" to older conservatories, which are designed to provide insulation in winter and protection from the heat in summer. The firm believes it is benefitting from a continuing trend which has seen homeowners "improve rather than move".
Kevin finished: "We are aware of the ongoing economic challenges but upbeat and confident about the short, medium and long-term opportunities for the business.
"Homeowners need to accommodate their growing families, whether that is re-purposing unused space or creating new living areas. Going forward, we believe that there will be a demand to improve rather than move, and we feel positive about the future."
THI was founded 16 years ago by Kevin who had just one member of staff. The company has now grown to employ 52 people and operates across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, Stockton and Teesside.
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