Who we are

About Certus Construction Services

At Certus Construction Services, we deliver trusted construction solutions across Yorkshire and The Humber, North Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire.

Founded in 2017, we are a family-owned business built on strong values, quality workmanship, and long-term client relationships. Our management team brings over 70 years of combined experience in the contracting and domestic refurbishment sectors, providing the knowledge, skill, and reliability that our clients expect.

Today, Certus proudly employs over 50 people, including local tradespeople and apprentices. We are committed to supporting the communities we work in by creating local employment opportunities and investing in the next generation of construction talent through our apprenticeship programmes.

We have extensive experience delivering projects across domestic, residential, public, and commercial sectors, working closely with Local Authorities, Housing Associations, insurance companies, loss adjusters, and private developers.

Certus is an approved contractor on national procurement frameworks, providing construction services to major Local Authorities and Housing Associations. We are also trusted partners on national loss adjuster contractor panels.

No matter the size or complexity of your project, you can rely on Certus Construction Services to deliver professional results — on time, on budget, and with a genuine local commitment.

Why Choose Certus?

Family-owned with a personal touch
Over 50 skilled employees, including apprentices
Regional expertise across Yorkshire, The Humber, North Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire
Approved contractor for major frameworks and insurance panels
70+ years’ combined management experience
Commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction

Meet the Directors

Martyn Gorton

Managing Director

Martyn is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry. Martyn has previously held senior roles within the housing sector, mainly within asset management and capital investment delivery. Prior to forming Certus, Martyn held an executive director position operating on the board of a large housing association.

James Gorton

Commercial Director

James is a qualified Quantity Surveyor with over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry. James is responsible for leading our commercial processes and pre-construction. He has previously worked for both main contractors and developers on schemes as varied as new build schools, large social housing retrofit schemes and city centre high rise developments.

Andrew Gorton

Operations Director

Andrew is a qualified and experienced project manager with over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry, specialising in operations and contract management. Throughout his career Andrew has delivered work on behalf of social housing landlords and insurance companies, including voids, disrepair, planned component replacements, major adaptations and large standalone projects.