Our History
Dutton & Peters Ltd has enjoyed a long and varied history in the construction industry dating back to 1946. Our growth, reputation and repeat business has come historically from a diverse range of public and private clients with construction being at the “core” of what we do.
The company was originally founded by two friends, Cecil Dutton & Jim Peters, their vision was to combine respective experiences of both Land Agent and Builder to create a construction business specialising in post war domestic builds. The business grew rapidly, providing employment for the local community with a workforce of over 200 in the mid-fifties. The unfortunate death of Jim Peters in 1958 saw Cecil’s son Ron join the business to support his father.
In 1976 Ron set up a Builders Merchants which enhanced the business by ensuring supplies for each customer’s building requirements. Additionally, the timing coincided with the developing DIY market and provided a valuable amenity to both the community and local tradesmen until the merchants was acquired by Travis Perkins in 2008.
Peter Dutton, Ron’s son, joined the business in 1984 seeing a 3rd generation of the Dutton family involved in the business. Peter continues to run the company today being appointed as Managing Director in 2003 following his father’s retirement.
We have over 70 years of experience in construction
All of your construction based projects will be in very safe and experienced hands… Why not get in touch and find out more about how Dutton & Peters could support you?