Hepburn Electrical (Hepburn Professional Ltd) is a leading electrical contractor and interior fit-out company which provides a wide range of expert services. Based in Cobh, Co. Cork, the company recently project-managed a multi-million euro internal fit-out, including M&E, for Clearstream Global Security Services at their new Cork premises in Navigation House, Albert Quay.
Providing professional electrical and fit-out solutions to commercial and industrial clients in Cork, Munster and beyond, Hepburn Electrical was formed in the UK in 1996 as an electrical contracting business working on a variety of projects from cinemas and retail parks to shopping centres and office blocks. The company set up a base in Cobh in 2005 and has been concentrating on growing its Irish business ever since. With a hands-on approach and an emphasis on quality, safety and team-work, the contractor guarantees complete customer satisfaction.
Hepburn Professional business is split into two core sections between electrical installation and fit-out projects. The company employs nine electricians, including two apprentices, and uses the same tried and trusted sub-contractors time and again. Its reputation for quality workmanship, attention to detail, value-for-money and ability to complete projects on time and within the agreed budget is borne out by the high volume of repeat business and referrals it receives from satisfied clients.
“We’re committed to providing a top-class service,” says owner Francis Hepburn, whose wife Jean also works in the business.
“We deliver on quality on each and every project we undertake. Our electrical and fit-out services go hand-in-hand. In terms of our sections in the business, 60% is commercial, office works / retail 30% and domestic works 10%. Our electrical installation business is also backed-up by a maintenance service.
“I worked in both Australia and the UK as a sub-contractor to large electrical installation companies to follow out project management and control of contracts with day-to-day running of sites, including total control over material, invoicing and labour, before deciding to move to my wife’s home town of Cobh and focus on the Irish market. We set about building a solid partnership with a varied sector in Cork from pharmacy fit-out and maintenance to one-off house installations. We are now focused on being Cork’s number one electrical contractor and fit-out specialist.
“Our customer-base covers a wide range of industries, from multinationals to small businesses and homes. We provide services in domestic, commercial and industrial installations. Many of our customers have been with us for years and we look forward to bringing in many new customers in the years ahead.”
With highly-qualified electrical engineers, Hepburn Electrical offers an extensive range of services, including fire alarm, intruder alarm , data cabling and CCTV installation (by only using PSA certified and approved sub-contractors), PAT testing, electrical testing,periodic testing, emergency lighting and energy saving solutions. As project managers, the Hepburn team’s key skills include planning, supervision, organisation, communication, cost control and Health & Safety.
In addition, the RECI / Safe Electric-registered contractor has a wealth of experience in maintaining commercial, retail, domestic and industrial buildings. Hepburn Professional can help with all the preventative and reactive requirements your property requires, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, glazing, painting, tiling, groundworks and plastering. The company also excels in carrying out all sizes of office, retail and commercial building fit-out projects to include services for electrical, mechanical, partitions, flooring, ceilings, custom-built furniture, security and design.
In summary, Hepburn Professional is a one-stop shop for all your electrical installation and office fit-out needs.
“We are committed to maintaining high standards while combining quality with efficiency with every project we undertake. Every job, regardless of its size, is treated with the same respect. We aim for all projects to be delivered safely, on time and on budget to the complete satisfaction of our clients,” continues Francis, who hails from Dundee in Scotland.
“We have always placed a strong emphasis on Health & Safety, and never more so than in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. As an essential service provider, we continued to operate during lockdown. One of our main tasks involved rearranging office desks and partitions to comply with social distancing guidelines, along with installation of sneeze screens in many local businesses to help them get open again.
“Probably our greatest strength is our people. We have fantastic staff who take great pride in their work. Paul Murphy has been my foreman for the past nine years and he’s second to none.”
Hepburn Professional has successfully completed numerous electrical installation and fitout projects in recent years. These include contracts for Cork County Housing, HSE, Department of Education, Costa Coffee and Clearstream Global Security Services. It is currently carrying out projects at Midleton Community Hospital, Kanturk Fire Station, Cork Simon Community and Clearstream in London.
“We project-managed a multi-million euro internal fit-out for Clearstream’s new Cork office on Albert Quay last year, which was our biggest project to date. That has led to us doing more work for them, including in London with another million-plus fit-out at present. We have many regular clients, including HG Construction , Murphy and O’Sullivan, Jim Davis Construction and Costa Coffee, who we have worked for all over the country, pharmacies around Cork and other multinationals, including DPS Engineering and Netgear.
As Hepburn Professional continues to go from strength to strength, Francis would like to take this opportunity to thank his customers and suppliers for their continued support, and his staff for their skill, hard work and dedication.
Hepburn Professional Limited
Old Cottage,
Ballydulea,
Cobh,
Co. Cork.
Telephone: 021 4201611 / 087 7764970
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.hepburn.ie
This article was published in Building Ireland Magazine, March, Vol 7 No 3
