Our Story

About Clarks

50 Years, Three
Generations, One Name.

Clarks Construction Ltd is a third-generation, family-owned main contractor based in St Albans - widely regarded as one of the best construction companies in Hertfordshire. We deliver education, commercial and industrial projects valued between £1 million and £10 million across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London.

Founded in 1976 as Clark & Son, we've grown from a local building company into a principal contractor trusted with some of the region's most demanding projects - from science laboratory refurbishments at St Albans High School for Girls, to residential development schemes for developers across both luxury and non-luxury markets, and office conversions in Belgravia.

The name on the vans has changed once in fifty years. The family behind it hasn't.

Clarks Construction fleet
What Drives Us

Our Values

Family Heritage

Three generations of construction excellence since 1976. The family behind the name hasn't changed in fifty years.

Client Partnership

A collaborative approach with every project team and client. We take accountability and anticipate problems before they arise.

Proven Expertise

From London Zoo's historic Reptile House to Grade II listed Georgian townhouses in Belgravia - no project is beyond us.

Communication

We overcommunicate, by design. We share early, we don't hide bad news, and we say things clearly and honestly - directly but respectfully, always with a solution in mind, never blame.

History

Our Journey

1976

Founded as Clark & Son

A local building company with ambition, founded by the first generation of the Clark family in St Albans.

1990s

Growth & Specialisation

Expanded into education and commercial sectors, building relationships with leading independent schools.

2000s

Becoming a Principal Contractor

Achieved principal contractor status, managing complex multi-disciplinary projects across the Home Counties.

2020s

Third Generation Leadership

The Clark family's third generation now leads the business, combining heritage with a modern, quality-first approach.

2026

50 Years of Excellence

Celebrating half a century of construction excellence, with a portfolio spanning London Zoo to Belgravia.

Assurance

Accreditations & Certifications

ISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001ISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001
CHAS EliteCHAS Elite
Guild of Master CraftsmenGuild of Master Craftsmen

Directly engaged professional team with a long-standing subcontractor network - many of whom have worked with us for decades.

Ready to Work Together?

If you're a quantity surveyor, project manager or building consultant assembling a tender list, or a client planning a project - we respond the same day.

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