About Us

At Fortis Construction and Maintenance, we’re a close-knit team driven by a passion for quality craftsmanship and a dedication to client satisfaction. Founded by Peter Hughes-Smith, our company is built on years of experience and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results for every project.

Our team has worked together for many years, forging strong bonds and a deep understanding of each other's strengths. This unity is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every job—whether a home extension, refurbishment, or new build—meets the highest standards of quality and care.

We are proud to be based in Eastbourne, where our families live, and where we have built lasting relationships with the local community. We love what we do, and seeing the joy on our clients' faces when they see their dream projects come to life is what drives us every day.

From the first consultation to the final handover, we are here to bring your vision to life with craftsmanship you can trust and a level of service that exceeds expectations.

Top Safety Accreditation for Fortis Construction and Maintenance

Local business Fortis Construction and Maintenance has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus

SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace.

Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous

standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands of

organisations in the UK including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies.

Employing numerous locally skilled people, Fortis Construction and Maintenance is principally involved in the construction sector, specialising in the high end residential and commercial hospitality industries, with a £1.5 million plus turnover. 

The company’s application for SafeContractor accreditation was driven by the need for a

uniform standard across the business. SafeContractor accreditation will enhance the company’s

ability to win new contracts, and its commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its

insurers when the company liability policy is up for renewal.

Gemma Archibald, Divisional CEO of Alcumus SafeContractor said: “Major organisations simply

cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have

sound health and safety policies in place.”

“More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in

the way that Fortis has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example which hopefully will be

followed by other companies within the sector. SafeContractor plays a vital role in supporting

our clients in meeting their compliance needs, whilst working with their contractors as they

progress through the accreditation process.”