Hawksmoor Construction Ltd, which has been trading for almost 10 years, entered administration earlier this month, according to a notice published in the London Gazette
A UK construction firm that has been trading for nearly a decade has plunged into administration, becoming the latest in a string of businesses in the sector to face financial difficulties.
Several companies within the industry have recently become insolvent, with many citing rising operational costs and challenging trading conditions as key factors.
According to a notice published in the London Gazette, Hawksmoor Construction Ltd entered administration on June 1, 2026.
Administrators are brought in to manage a struggling business in a bid to rescue it from liquidation, with the process often involving restructuring to strengthen its financial position and ability to meet its obligations to creditors. Companies House records show the firm was incorporated in 2017.
Headquartered in King’s Langley, Hertfordshire, Hawksmoor Construction Ltd is a “multi-award-winning”, chartered building company that specialises in prime residential construction.
Lee Morris and John Thompson of Marshall Peters have been named as joint administrators, reports the Express.
Hawksmoor Construction Ltd takes great pride in its “exceptional team” the firm’s website reads.
“Our team is composed of highly experienced professionals who bring a combination of expertise, dedication, and innovation to every project,” it adds.
“From the design phase to project completion, our team works tirelessly to deliver the highest quality craftsmanship and seamless client experiences.”
Established in 2017 by Paul Fitzgerald, MCIOB, the company concentrates its operations across London and the Home Counties.
“From initial consultation to final completion, we ensure your vision is realised seamlessly and with the highest standards of quality,” its website further states.
It is just one of numerous construction firms across the UK to have found themselves in similar difficulties.
Northamptonshire-based Agetur, founded in 1985 by Rob Rexton, went into administration in recent weeks, placing hundreds of jobs under threat.
Its most recent accounts disclosed a “sharp dip” in trading up to February 2025, when the company was struck by losses of £600,000.
Meanwhile, Juma Construction Group, whose directors boast 40 years of experience in the sector, entered Voluntary Creditor’s Liquidation (VCL) following severe financial difficulties.
