About us
We are proud of our long history.
Colman Developments (registered name Joseph Colman & Son Ltd) has provided high quality building services in and around Bristol for over 100 years. Founded in 1895 by Joseph Colman, a painter & decorator, the business prospered with Joseph being succeeded by his sons, Edward & Percy. In 1940 the sons employed a young recruit, Kenneth Harper who eventually took over and ran the business until 1990 when he was succeeded by his son and current managing director, Andrew Harper.
Throughout the history of the company, Colman’s have developed a diverse expertise, knowledge and skills in the restoration and conservation of period buildings. This includes refurbishment work on all types of residential and commercial buildings right through to several new build development projects.
The company are members of the Federation of Master Builders, Master Bond with government endorsed Trust Mark, Building Safety Group and Avon Construction Training Group. The company has met strict membership criteria of each organisation and are bound by a Code of Conduct requiring good business practice, high standards of workmanship, rigorous safety standards.
The present management team fully understand and are committed to maintaining the high standards for which the company is recognised throughout Bristol. The company now solely focuses on property development projects from the restoration of a period property to new build developments.
Colman Developments (registered name Joseph Colman & Son Ltd) has provided high quality building services in and around Bristol for over 100 years. Founded in 1895 by Joseph Colman, a painter & decorator, the business prospered with Joseph being succeeded by his sons, Edward & Percy. In 1940 the sons employed a young recruit, Kenneth Harper who eventually took over and ran the business until 1990 when he was succeeded by his son and current managing director, Andrew Harper.
Throughout the history of the company, Colman’s have developed a diverse expertise, knowledge and skills in the restoration and conservation of period buildings. This includes refurbishment work on all types of residential and commercial buildings right through to several new build development projects.
The company are members of the Federation of Master Builders, Master Bond with government endorsed Trust Mark, Building Safety Group and Avon Construction Training Group. The company has met strict membership criteria of each organisation and are bound by a Code of Conduct requiring good business practice, high standards of workmanship, rigorous safety standards.
The present management team fully understand and are committed to maintaining the high standards for which the company is recognised throughout Bristol. The company now solely focuses on property development projects from the restoration of a period property to new build developments.