With cities such as Wakefield, Leeds and Bradford being hubs for factories and mill sites during the peak of the industrial revolution, there are many derelict sites around the region that have been restored over the years. Innovative property developers often look to these derelict sites as potential opportunities to renovate them into office space, affordable and luxury housing, or leisure and hotel space. In addition to remediation of the land and other brick works carried out by other industrial contractors, part of the renovation will come in the form of sprucing up the aesthetic appeal of the transformed property. […]

The exterior paintwork of your office, home or commercial building can often become neglected. Sometimes the last thing on your mind are the finer details of a property such as cracks on the outer walls meaning regular maintenance is not carried out. However, exterior maintenance is just as important as maintenance of the interior. Ensuring all areas of your building are of high-quality is the key to giving off a good first impression. Below is a list of common exterior problems and what you can do to fix them. Peeling – Peeling is often found around posts, railings and door […]

Maintenance is key in providing a good impression to clients and new customers. Your office or commercial property is the first thing that your clients will see before meeting you, meaning it has to appear clean and professional. Hoovering, dusting and tidying desks are all easy tasks when it comes to ensuring your property is presentable, but what about the walls? Painted walls can collect dust and grime just as much as any other object can, which is why it’s important to always be on the look out for dirty walls. Cleaning painted walls can be simple, however there is […]

When selling your office or retail property, you’ll want to employ every strategy possible so that it can stand out from the rest on the market. There’s the usual, excessive cleaning and rearranging objects and furniture to make it seem appealing, but what about the colour scheme? Such questions often slip our mind when we’re dealing with the process of selling a property. The interior paintwork can massively impact a sale – which is why we’ve put together some of our recommendations when it comes to selling your commercial property. Firstly, we recommend focusing on painting the areas of the […]

GME have a wide-ranging history in providing refurbishment and redecoration services for properties and premises in a variety of sectors; from industrial, to healthcare, and even education. Our expertise has taken us to projects throughout the region too, and we have now built up an extensive client base in places such as Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford and Barnsley. As a result of this quality and professional service we have applied to completing our renovation projects, this month we are able to celebrate our 10-year anniversary! After starting out originally in 2008, we have quickly grown our reputation as a reliable, respectable […]

Each industry has its own style, with colours best suited to the services they provide. Colour is also said to have its own psychological effects on the brain. The colours you choose for your commercial building could influence the consumer and their decision on whether to do business with you. We’ve put together a brief rundown of some common colour choices for certain industries: Reds, oranges and yellows – these colours spark energy and are associated with high value – potentially enough to persuade someone to trust you and your company. In the right combinations, they work well for restaurants, […]

When it comes to choosing a company for commercial painting and decorating, it may seem like a simple decision. Although price should play a vital role in your decision, a wider range of factors are involved that should be considered. Here, we have put together a few factors that we think determine a good painting contractor, to help you decide who will be best for the job: Accreditations Professional accreditations highlight the standard of work a company is capable of producing. A balance of accreditations, from industry specific ones, such as The Painting & Decorating Association (PDA) and health and safety schemes […]

Colour can have a huge impact on our mental and physical well-being – influencing our mood and hormone releases in the brain. Some colours can provide us with motivation and energy, whilst others can relax the brain, decreasing stress levels and provide a calm feeling, both of which can be extremely beneficial in the work place. With the right paint job, your business can continue to thrive for years to come. Here, we thought we’d provide a brief run down of which colour schemes can be beneficial to your employees and business, to help your company run more efficiently. RED: […]

Amongst fierce competitors, Wakefield has come out within the top 10 of the UK’s fastest growing economies. In a study that compared growth in economy and employment in 45 of the UK’s largest cities, Rotherham and Hull also lead the way for Yorkshire, ranking 8th and 9th respectively. The city has also seen a rise of 0.9% of those in employment in comparison with the previous year, pushing Wakefield even higher on the scale for employment. Investment in projects such as Trinity Walk and the planned refurbishment of the Ridings Shopping centre are sure to have made an impact on […]