Celebrating 20 Years of PDQ Contract Flooring
Yes, it’s true! We at PDQ Contract Flooring are proud to announce that this month marks our 20th anniversary as a company. We thought we would take some time to reflect on our journey, celebrate our achievements, and give you, our valued supporters, a chance to win a fantastic prize.
A Flooring Journey
The story began back in May 2004 when Quentin Wade and his business partner Paul Halliday incorporated PDQ Contract Flooring Limited. Armed with a wealth of experience in the flooring industry, after working together in other flooring companies, they had big plans for success and were ready to work hard to achieve them.
In the beginning, Quentin and Paul spent long hours installing wood flooring to build up capital for their business. They worked tirelessly, not just on installations but also on subcontracting other works and surveying new projects. Quentin even took care of all the accounts and invoicing in the evenings. Let’s just say they worked some very long hours!
After three years of hard work and dedication, PDQ hired its first employee, Bob Turner. Bob learned the ropes of wood flooring installation from a very skilled subcontractor, Jeff Hills. Jeff sadly passed away in 2013, still missed by all the guys at PDQ, and is also a big part of their story. Bob has gone on to become an integral part of PDQ and is a testament to the many strong relationships we've built within our team.
As the years went by, we began to gain a reputation for excellence. We completed projects for high-profile clients such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Harrods, Selfridges, and Queens Park Rangers Football Club, to name just a few. Working all over England, Wales, Scotland- and even taking a few ferry trips over to Ireland. Wherever we have worked our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has set us apart in the industry.
In 2018, a significant change occurred when Paul decided to retire from the flooring industry and step down from the business. PDQ never misses an opportunity to go out together for a good meal and a few drinks, and this was no exception. The whole team enjoyed a Turkish meal to wish Paul all the best in his new ventures and thank him for his hard work at PDQ. Quentin purchased Paul's shares and became the company’s sole owner. This transition marked a new chapter for us, and we also moved to our current offices and warehouse in Towcester, Northamptonshire.
Challenges and Triumphs
Our journey hasn't been without its challenges. The 2008 financial crash and the 2020 pandemic were particularly tough periods for businesses everywhere. However, thanks to our team's resilience, forward planning, and the strong relationships we've built with our clients, we emerged from these unforeseen events stronger than ever.
2023 was a particularly remarkable year for PDQ as we achieved our best year ever in turnover. This milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team as well as the trust and support of our loyal clients.
Onwards and Upwards
Twenty years on, and we now have five vans running around the country with five employed installers, a contracts manager, two estimators and an operations manager. Throughout the years we have maintained some fantastic relationships with customers we count as friends.
We sincerely appreciate the support of our team, customers, family and friends over the past twenty years and look forward to continuing the adventure!
Celebrate with Us and Win!
To mark our 20th anniversary, we want to give back to our community with a special giveaway. We're offering a £100 Amazon voucher to one lucky winner.
To enter, simply share our celebratory post on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn and tag us. The last entries for the competition are at 12pm on Thursday 6th June. The winner will be announced on Friday 7th June at 12pm.
Good luck, and thank you for being part of our journey!
