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Kirk Balk Academy

Location:
Hoyland, Barnsley
Timescale:
Ongoing relationship

The Project

Kirk Balk School is one of 11 schools covered under a decorating framework operated by Amey Facilities - a facilities management contract that allocates work across a panel of painters and decorators, based on competence rather than lowest price. The framework exists to ensure that a group of schools with high footfall and demanding maintenance requirements receive a consistent, reliable standard of work year on year.

The initial introduction came through a word-of-mouth referral from a care home contract manager - a recommendation that reflects the trust built through other contracts and the wider reputation for dependable, professional delivery.

An annual programme covering the highest-wear areas across the school estate

Kirk Balk Academy

Our Approach

School environments are among the most demanding in the decorating sector. Changing rooms, corridors and classrooms take significant punishment across a full academic year - scuffs, marks, moisture and general wear accumulate quickly in spaces used by large numbers of children every day. The work needs to be done to a standard that will last, using products suited to the environment, and it needs to be delivered within the tight windows that school schedules allow.

Working within a framework also requires a different kind of discipline to one-off contracts. Consistency matters - both in the quality of the finish and in the reliability of the team showing up, doing the work properly, and being easy to work with year after year.

The Solution

Each painter on the Amey Facilities framework receives an allocation of work, allocation based on demonstrated competence rather than competitive tender. That model creates a stable, predictable workflow and rewards painters who perform well over time.

The annual programme covers the highest-wear areas across the school estate: changing rooms, corridors and classrooms are prioritised each cycle, with surfaces prepared and repainted to maintain the standard the facilities management team expects.

Scope of Works

  • Framework decorating across an 11-school estate
  • Annual decorating programme
  • Changing rooms, corridors, classrooms and high-traffic areas
  • Across 11 schools

The Results

Continued inclusion on the Amey Facilities framework across multiple years is the clearest measure of performance on a contract like this. The model is straightforward: deliver consistently, be reliable to work with, and the work continues. The Kirk Balk and wider school estate contract represents a steady, well-structured pipeline of planned maintenance work - the kind of long-term relationship that reflects well on everyone involved.

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GME are a delight to work with. We take great comfort in knowing our schemes have the finishing touches they deserve, with decoration always delivered to an exceptional standard by quality professionals. They always know and deliver the labour requirement needed to hit the deadlines dictated by us without compromising their high standards.

Tom Hilling

Woodhouse Barry Construction

GME Painting Contractors have worked with us for number of years and completed many sensitive projects including Rainbow House which is a respite for children and young people with complex needs. Working with GME comes with an ease of organisation, excellent quality of works and we always know our clients will be left happy with the service provided. If I had to recommend a commercial painting and decorating company, GME would be my first call. Thank you for all your help on our project’s GME. I look forward to working with you on many more in the near future.

Andy Fenton

Morgan Sindall

I want to say thanks to you all at GME for supporting us in surveying and treating damp and mould, you have really helped us meet the high demand of damp and mould cases within our housing stock.

Joel Hawkyard

Kirklees Homes and Neighbourhoods

“Outstanding service with attention to detail.” We’ve used GME across our stock for several years now. Their professionalism, documentation, and photographic evidence process make compliance easy for us. They understand Awaab’s Law requirements inside out and always ensure residents feel safe and informed.

Compliance Manager, Social Housing Provider

Mould Eradication

GME have worked closely with the LCC responsive teams to tailor the mould eradication service, which to date has seen them carry out life-improving measures in over 10,000 tenanted properties. Alongside the mould works in housing properties, GME also complete void works and any other painting and decorating works required. The team of specialist management and office staff who all have a wealth of experience on Council and Housing Association contracts and are highly trained in working with people who are deemed as vulnerable or have a life-limiting illnesses.

Shannon O Brien - Senior Works Programmer

Leeds City Council

“Quick turnaround and minimal disruption.” We had a number of urgent mould reports during winter, and GME responded within 24 hours. Their operatives were polite, worked cleanly, and completed the treatment to a high standard. Feedback from tenants has been very positive.

Property Services Manager, Barnsley Homes

Mould Eradication

GME have made our little town pop, they have done an amazing job of the posts outside the police station, which was making the place look untidy, Well done and thanks for your service

Mark E

Social Value

Just a note to say a huge thank you for the amazing work completed on our new office – We absolutely love it! Once again the guys completed the work on time and on budget and left the office really tidy.

Charly Melia

Integrated Recruitment

the gentleman that came out were professional and polite and did a really good job. They showed me what they had done and made sure I was happy with the job they had come to do. Thank you.

Mould Tenant

Mould Eradication

The GME team are fantastic, we have had 3 jobs completed by them now and the standard of the work and communication from the office staff is second to none. I will Recommend GME to all my contacts.

Kenny Tibble - CEO

Invicta Interiors

From the first call to the final inspection, their communication was first class. They made sure our elderly tenants felt comfortable and kept them updated throughout. It’s refreshing to work with a contractor that balances quality with empathy.

Repairs & Maintenance Officer

Mould Eradication

“Made a stressful situation easy to deal with.” The GME team were brilliant when they came to treat mould in my flat. They explained everything before starting, used dust sheets, cleaned up after themselves and even helped me move furniture back. You’d never know they’d been, other than the walls look perfect again!

Resident, Kirklees

Mould Eradication

The team that came to do repairs at my Bungalow were very Helpful pleasant and helped me with furniture i cant falt them in any way and the work was done its to a high standard

Tenant

Tenanted Property

GME attended several of our properties affected by damp and mould, and their communication with both our residents and staff was excellent throughout. The surveyors identified the root causes quickly, and the works were carried out neatly and on time. Since the treatment, we’ve had zero reoccurrences reported.

Housing Officer, Leeds City Council

Mould Eradication

“Would highly recommend GME for damp & mould works.” Excellent workmanship, great attitude from the team, and clear reporting for our internal records. GME have become our go-to contractor for mould eradication and associated repairs.

Maintenance Surveyor

Mould Eradication

We have worked with the team at GME Painting Contractors for a number of years now. Their work is always to a very high standard, and they are very accommodating and extremely professional at all times. I wouldn’t have any hesitation in recommending them.

Matt Wass

Jupiter Construction

The guys at GME were great! Polite, cleaned up after themselves, kept us up to date on everything that was happening and when. They’ve built a beautiful new fence, even went out of their way to help us remove some rubbish that we’d had lying around for a few months in the garden! Really appreciate their work. Thanks! 😊

Kirstie Webster

Planned Maintenance

Gavin, Ian and the team at GME have done a fantastic job on our external re-decoration projects. The teams provided on site worked meticulously and to a high standard to transform the appearance of the buildings. The residents were delighted with the end results and we look forward to working on further projects together. We'd have no hesitation in recommending their services to prospective clients.

Matthew Wilson

Commercial Painting

GME have done a fantastic job volunteering to help the local community painting benches and bollards in the town centre. Their work is always to the highest standard, thanks so much for the help and support!

William Harrison

Social Value

GME Painting Contractors successfully secured a place on the Berneslai Homes “Repairs, Maintenance and Minor Works Framework” in 2023 through a competitive bidding process. Due to internal changes within Berneslai Homes, work wasn’t allocated under the framework until early 2024. Since beginning a working relationship with GME for the mould removal, and painting & decorating services, we have successfully cleared the backlog of jobs that were outstanding and in light of their professional, quick turn around and value for money service,

Philip Newsam - Senior Responsive Manager

Berneslai Homes

5 - Stars | 2 years ago Had my gym decorated by the GME team. They provided a brilliant service, left no mess and I was over the moon. They also took the job on at short notice. I will only use GME for my painting services now. Positive Quality, Professionalism, Value Services

Dave Young

Commercial Painting

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