White Knight Maintenance has reported a record year of growth, increasing turnover from £1.8 million to an expected £3 million and entering 2026 with a buoyant forward order book.
The North Tyneside-based property maintenance and building services specialist, has benefited from strong demand for compliance-led services, repeat business and sustained investment across the firm.
Established in 2011 by Lee Bishop, White Knight Maintenance provides property maintenance, building services and compliance solutions across the North East of England. Its multi-skilled workforce delivers a full spectrum of services including heating and plumbing, fire safety, gas works, renewables, facilities management and general building maintenance for homeowners, housing associations, local authorities and commercial clients.
During the year, the company secured several major projects through competitive tender processes. These include the refurbishment of the Salvation Army South Shields Corps building, where works are currently underway, comprising new windows and doors, a commercial kitchen upgrade, gutter replacement and a full internal refurbishment. The business has also delivered extensive fire stopping and fire compartmentalisation works at a range of care homes across Northumberland.
A key contributor to the company’s performance has been the expansion of its fire protection offering in 2025. In response to growing regulatory requirements, White Knight Maintenance achieved Fire Risk Assessment and Inspection Scheme (FIRAS) accreditation,providing independent third-party verification of its competency to design, install and maintain fire safety systems, including fire doors, fire-stopping and fire-resisting walls and floors. As part of this investment, Lee Bishop and multi-trades supervisor, John Wilson, qualified as FIRAS supervisors, supported by a wider team of trained installers across the business.
Alongside service expansion, the company strengthened its senior leadership team through a series of internal promotions. Paul Snowdon, John Wilson, Tony McMullen and Wayne Carr were appointed as multi-trades supervisors, joining an established senior team that includes office manager, Daniel Scope, buying and scheduling manager, Joanne Gunn and finance manager, Kelly Bishop. All supervisory appointments were promoted from operative roles, reinforcing the firm’s focus on career progression and staff retention.
The business has also invested heavily in its renewables capability, achieving Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and TrustMark accreditation and is currently in the process of gaining PAS 2030. This enables the company to install insulation and air source heat pumps, supporting the upgrading of homes in line with national targets requiring rental properties to meet higher energy efficiency standards by 2030. The move has further strengthened the firm’s forward order book and broadened its service offering.
Lee Bishop, managing director, said: “This has been a transformational year for White Knight Maintenance. The growth we’ve achieved is a direct result of a strong forward order book, strategic investment and the commitment of our team. Demand across maintenance, compliance and specialist services continues to increase and that gives us real confidence that 2026 is going to see further success.
“With regulatory change continuing to shape the sector and increasing demand for compliant and energy-efficient buildings, we are well placed to continue growing in a sustainable way.”
