However, the Kelsey family has a long history dating back to the early 20th century when Arthur Benjamin Kelsey started a small contracting firm in Crowle, North Lincolnshire. They primarily worked for district councils, railways, and local farmers.
Throughout the years, various members of the Kelsey family have made significant contributions to the local building landscape. In 1996, Geoff, who had previously worked as a quantity surveyor, revived the family tradition by establishing a small, reliable, and professional building contractor. This company focused on undertaking New Builds, Extensions, and Refurbishments for local councils and businesses.
With the substantial investment in the public sector during the early 2000s, the business experienced significant growth over the next decade. In 2010, Geoff's son, Andrew, took over the reins and successfully managed and expanded the company.
Today, the business has undergone significant transformations since its early days under the Kelsey family. However, its core values of taking care of their people, upholding traditions, preserving heritage, and envisioning the future remain steadfast. While Kelsey's primary focus is still delivering projects for local authorities in the public sector, they have also expanded into new markets. With an annual turnover of £10M, they now operate in sectors such as Education, Social Housing, Healthcare, Retail, Commercial, Industrial, Petrochemicals, Refurbishment, Fit-out and many more.