Over 60 Years of Specialist Coatings & Building Services
Nationwide industrial and commercial contractors delivering high quality, specialist services.
Projects delivered in 2025
Skilled specialists
Of satisfied clients
Years strong
A family business built on hard work, honesty and quality
Since 1965, G.I. Sykes has grown from a small family operation into a nationwide commercial contractor trusted by the UK's biggest businesses.
Now under new management, the business is moving forward with a fresh focus — combining decades of hands-on experience with modern processes, safer working practices and a renewed commitment to exceptional service.
Established
Decades of growth and specialist experience.
New management
New management following management buyout.
Nationwide contractor
Nationwide commercial & industrial contractor.
Complete commercial & industrial specialists
Four principal service groups covering every stage of your project — from new build and refurbishment to specialist coatings, decoration and passive fire protection.
Commercial Building
Finding the right building contractors for your project can be challenging. Whether you're building a new commercial property, upgrading your industrial units or refurbishing your home, you need building contractors you can trust to deliver high-quality workmanship and a stress-free experience.
- 01Commercial New Build & Extensions
- 02Building Refurbishment & Renovation
- 03Dilapidations & Repairs
- 04Rendering
- 05Dry Lining & Partitioning
- 06External Wall Insulation
- 07Suspended Ceilings
- 08Intumescent
- 09General Building
- 10Toilet Refurbishment
Specialist Coatings
At GI Sykes, we provide an extensive range of specialist coating services for commercial and industrial properties. Coatings are designed to protect and preserve your building. Whether it's the application of intumescent coatings that can save lives to epoxy floor coating that extends the lifespan of your floor, specialist coatings offer a cost-efficient solution that will enhance, improve safety and preserve your building and business.
- 01Commercial Unit Cladding
- 02Spray Painting and Repairs
- 03uPVC Window and Door Spraying
- 04Aluminium Window and Door Spraying
- 05Exterior Wall Cladding
- 06Exterior Wall Painting
- 07Exterior Wall Repairs
- 08Retail Shopfront Spraying
- 09Industrial Roof Coatings
- 10Floor & Ceiling Coatings
- 11Cut Edge Corrosion Treatment
- 12Powder Coating Repairs
- 13Panel Repairs
Industrial Painting & Decorating
Whether you want to update the look of your commercial building, office, school, industrial unit or medical centre, GI Sykes have over 55 years experience as painting and decorating contractors. From internal and external painting of large commercial warehouses, to decorating programmes for social housing, GI Sykes has the manpower, know-how and skill to deliver a flawless finish.
- 01Internal Commercial Painting
- 02External Building Painting
- 03Industrial Painting
- 04Commercial Decorating
- 05Specialist Decorative Finishes
- 06Wall, Ceiling & Floor Coatings
- 07Structural Steel Painting
- 08Metalwork Painting & Protective Coatings
- 09Surface Preparation & Repairs
- 10Protective Coating Systems
- 11Access Coating Works
- 12Fire Retardant Paint Application
- 13Anti-Corrosion Treatment Systems
- 14Line Marking & Safety Zone Painting
Intumescent Coatings & Fire Protection
GI Sykes is a nationwide approved fire protection contractor with over 55 years of experience delivering reliable fire protection coating solutions for commercial and industrial properties across the UK. Using industry-leading products from trusted brands such as Nullifire, Jotun, Quelfire, Tor Coatings, Bollom, Keim, ICI Pyroshield and Leighs, we apply high-performance intumescent coatings that expand when exposed to extreme heat, forming a protective layer around structural elements. This helps prevent structural failure and can provide between 60 minutes and two hours of fire resistance.
- 01Fire Stopping Installations
- 02Service Penetration Sealing
- 03Cavity Barrier Installation
- 04Fire-Rated Sealants
- 05Fire Compartmentation Surveys
- 06Fire Remedial Works
- 07Passive Fire Protection Compliance Reporting
- 08Fire Protection Consultancy
- 09Certification & Handover Documentation
- 10Intumescent Coatings
A portfolio built on precision and scale
Your satisfaction is our top priority
We take pride in doing things properly — no shortcuts, no hidden costs, just quality work delivered on time. Our pricing is fair, our advice is honest, and our team always shows up when we say we will.
Honest, fair pricing
We keep things clear and transparent, offering competitive prices with no hidden fees or surprises.
Quality without compromise
We take pride in doing things properly — no shortcuts, no corner-cutting, just solid workmanship backed by decades of experience.
Reliability you can count on
We show up when we say we will, communicate well, and keep projects on schedule.
People-first approach
We're a close-knit, down-to-earth team who care about the work we deliver and the clients we work with.
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