Our Story

Proud of our past, as we look to our future

60 Years of Building Futures

Family-owned businesses are often known for their commitment to employees, customers, and the community, fostering a sense of loyalty and stability, we are no exception to that rule.

Paving the Way

we are deeply committed to prioritising health and safety, driving innovation, and championing sustainability across all our operations.

Building Blocks of Change

From the Director to Contracts Managers, everyone has experienced the ground-up journey. Empowering employees to take ownership of their work, acknowledging that each individual contributes to the company's success.

Effective Leadership

The business prioritises mental health by offering free counselling services to all stakeholders. We foster open discussions to combat stigma, and encourage seeking help.

Keeping on the Right Track

Working towards a more inclusive future through initiatives like Disability Confident and programs supporting women in construction.

Bridging the Gap

The Walker Construction Trust is vital in making a positive impact and creating a difference within our community.

Empowering our Community

1955

Reginald & Hector Walker set up Walker McCartney with Bob McCartney. Walker McCartney runs drainage contracts in Potters Bar and Bishops Stortford.

1957

Ray Walker joins his Dad and brothers at Walker McCartney.
Walker McCartney folds.
The brothers and their father pave for various companies.
Parrhead and Clements Knowling give brothers the contract to build a 30ft deep pumping station. Big learning curve! Hector goes to work on buses, after getting fed up of working in knee high water all day.

1961

Landscaping jobs for Greenswards
Walker Brothers runs out of a small office in Edmonton
Victims of their success, they have to deliver a sewer connection job they estimated, or will be sued. Hector saves the day and rejoins to deliver the job
Walker Brothers get its first bank account and accountant: Donald Jacobs
Walker Brothers tender directly with Barking Council for relay of paving. They get the job
They get another job for Hornchurch Council. Ray leads
And another in Finchley. Hector leads