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Reliable School Maintenance to keep your school running smoothly
Specialist School Maintenance Services
At John Murphy & Company, we provide dependable school maintenance services tailored to the needs of nurseries, primary and secondary schools, academies, and colleges. We currently support over 70 education sites across Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, and surrounding areas, helping to keep learning environments safe, fully functional, and legally compliant throughout the year.
We work closely with Bursars, Facilities Managers, and School Business Managers to deliver a complete range of planned and reactive maintenance services. From urgent repairs and ongoing upkeep to full refurbishments and extensions, our team ensures minimal disruption and high-quality results every time.
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Full-Service Building Maintenance for Schools
Our experienced tradespeople cover all aspects of building maintenance - including plumbing, electrical work, heating, decorating, roofing, groundwork and internal fit-outs. Whether you're repairing a leaking roof, renovating classrooms, or installing new fire doors, we take care of every task efficiently, on time, and within budget.
We also offer a full design and build service, producing CAD drawings and managing your project from concept through to completion.
Reliable Facilities Maintenance Support
Our dedicated team provides proactive and reactive facilities maintenance designed to reduce long-term costs and extend the lifespan of your building systems. We understand the time pressures of school term times, which is why we often complete fast-track projects during holidays and half terms - including washroom refurbishments, heating upgrades and classroom improvements.
All engineers are Enhanced DBS checked, fully trained in safeguarding protocols, and experienced in working within occupied school environments.
School Maintenance FAQs
We currently support over 70 nurseries, primary and secondary schools, academies, and colleges across Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, and the surrounding Berkshire and Buckinghamshire areas.
We cover a comprehensive range of services including plumbing and heating, electrical work, building and groundworks, decorating and flooring, security and safety installations (fire doors, CCTV, gates), and playground/outdoor space improvements.
Yes. We provide tailored PPM programmes designed around term times to reduce breakdowns, extend equipment life, and ensure statutory compliance across all building systems.
Yes. All engineers hold an Enhanced DBS check and are fully trained in safeguarding protocols. We also use the DBS Update Service, enabling real-time checks of each engineer's DBS status for continuous monitoring, ensuring the highest safeguarding standards are maintained at all times.
Yes. We specialise in working within occupied school environments, ensuring all work is carried out safely and with minimal disruption to staff and pupils.
Yes. We provide a 1-hour emergency response time for schools, covering urgent issues such as leaks, electrical faults, and heating failures. We provide a complete service covering both reactive emergency callouts and scheduled maintenance to keep school facilities running safely and efficiently.
Yes. We offer a full design and build service, from producing detailed CAD drawings through to project completion, covering internal refurbishments, classroom upgrades, and school extensions.
Yes. We regularly support academy trusts and local authorities with multi-site contracts, offering consistent reporting, centralised communication, and streamlined maintenance management.
Yes. Our engineers receive regular training in asbestos awareness, working at heights, and manual handling, and we complete Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for every job. We are also CHAS advanced, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.
School Maintenance from JM&CO includes:
- Cost Effective and Best Value Solutions: We have negotiated excellent discounts with leading building, plumbing, and electrical suppliers. These savings are passed directly to our clients, ensuring we always deliver cost efficient solutions without compromising on quality and safety.
- Design and Build Expertise: Our design and build service ensures efficient space utilization while staying within budget. We can produce detailed CAD plans and full work specifications, managing your project from concept to completion, providing a hassle free experience from a single trusted source.
- Specialists in School Refurbishments and Extensions: We have extensive experience in internal refurbishments and the design and build of school extensions, ensuring all work is completed on time and to the highest standards. Our team is highly skilled in fast track projects, working efficiently during half-term and summer holidays to meet strict deadlines.
- Skilled In House Team for All Your Needs: Our fully qualified and experienced tradespeople cover all aspects of school maintenance, eliminating the need for multiple contractors. From plumbing, gas, and HVAC to electrical work, fire door installation, and classroom refurbishments, we provide a seamless, cost effective solution, saving you time, hassle and expense while ensuring the highest standards of workmanship.
- Minimal Disruption and Safeguarding Compliance: We specialize in working within occupied school environments, ensuring all maintenance and refurbishments are carried out safely and efficiently. Our team members are Enhanced DBS checked and well versed in safeguarding protocols, maintaining a secure, child friendly work environment at all times.
- Emergency Call Outs and Rapid Response: Operating locally from Slough, we provide a 1 hour emergency response time to schools in Slough, Windsor, and Maidenhead. Whether it's a leak, electrical issue, or urgent repair, our team is on hand to provide swift, professional assistance.
Our School Maintenance Services
We provide a comprehensive range of school repair and upgrade works, including:
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Building & Groundworks - Structural repairs, brickwork, new buildings, and extensions
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Plumbing & Heating - Boiler maintenance, drainage, and washroom refurbishments
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Electrical Services - Rewiring, lighting, fire alarms, CCTV, and access control
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Security & Safety - Fire doors, fencing, playground line markings, and gates
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Decorating & Flooring - Internal redecoration, carpet and vinyl fitting, partitioning
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Playgrounds & Outdoor Spaces - Artificial grass, canopy installs, ramp access, repairs
Expert School Maintenance Contractors for Bucks & Berks
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Why Choose John Murphy and Company for your School Maintenance Needs?
- Expert Team:Our engineers are fully qualified in their specialist field, providing high quality, safe and compliant workmanship. With a proven track record many of our clients return to us and refer us to others.
- Competitive Rates:We find smart, simple fixes for even the most complex maintenance issues, ensuring you get value for money without compromising quality.
- Comprehensive Service:From small maintenance repairs to full refurbishment, we handle it all.
- Enhanced DBS Checks:We take safeguarding seriously, ensuring that all our engineers undergo thorough background checks for your peace of mind.
- Emergency Call Outs:Rapid response to tackle emergencies and prevent downtime. Our team is committed to fast response times and minimal disruption.
- Health and Safety Commitment: Our Engineers receive regular training in asbestos awareness, working at heights, and manual handling, with RAMS completed for every job.
State of the Art
Job Tracking and Reporting
To provide our clients with the best service possible, we've invested in a Job Management System where every job is logged electronically.
All of our NICEIC approved Electricians use a mobile tablet device which enables us to allocate work instantly, providing clear instructions and site specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
Our office team are able to accurately track and allocate time and materials used ensuring our clients receive a speedier response to the initial call and a faster receipt of paperwork.