About Us
Why Waverley
We're experts
We are experts in the science of improving the performance and aesthetics of spaces and apply this knowledge to help our clients create exceptional environments.
Family owned and managed, we are committed to remaining independent and continuing to develop a strong, ethical business that genuinely cares about our customers, team and the environment.
We keep our promises
We always keep our promises and take pride in developing long-lasting partnerships with our clients, backed up by more than 42 years of industry experience.
We relish challenging projects that require bespoke solutions – our team love nothing more than using their creativity to solve issues to deliver enhanced environments.
We manufacture
We have our own UK based manufacturing facilities, enabling us to consistently deliver high-quality products, and have established a global supply chain to ensure we have the right solutions for any challenge.
Our People
Daniel James
Managing Director
Daniel James
Managing Director
Daniel has a clear vision for Waverley, with a strong focus on strategy and culture. He believes that sports teams are better run than most businesses and is working hard to address this at Waverley, regularly drawing on characteristics and tactics observed in the best teams around!
Bruce James
Director
Bruce James
Director
Bruce is responsible for Operations, including overseeing our manufacturing facility at Luton and management of installation staff and sub-contractors. Bruce also project manages many of our prime residential projects.
John James
Director
John James
Director
Having previously looked after sales to schools, and then marketing, John is now responsible for Canopies at Waverley. He is promoting and developing this side of the business, overseeing manufacture at a new unit in Farnborough.
Frazer James
Sales Director
Frazer James
Business Development Manager
Frazer officially joined Waverley 5 years ago as an estimator - having spent numerous hours in the factory during school holidays for 3 years prior, getting to know the ins and outs of blinds. Over the last 2 years, Frazer has taken on a project sales role working on a variety of projects across the country. He enjoys getting into the detail and ensuring everything is in order prior to handing over to a project manager for delivery.
Russell Keegan
Projects Director
Russell Keegan
Projects Director
Russell is our Projects Director, working closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are successfully delivered. He continues to manage major projects in London with his experience in the industry lending itself to complex, bespoke challenges at scale.
Caroline Szeremeta
Marketing Manager
Caroline Szeremeta
Marketing Manager
Caroline heads up our marketing department, working with the team to manage activities across Waverley. She brings over 10 years of marketing experience in the manufacturing industry and has quickly become a valuable member of the team.
Emma Burt
Finance Manager
Emma Burt
Emma joined us at the beginning of 2019, taking over the senior accounts role. She has helped us to modernise and streamline our accounts systems. She cultivates a great team spirit in the finance department!
David Macgregor
IT & Systems Manager
David Macgregor
IT & Systems Manager
David is responsible for the continuous improvement and modernisation of our IT systems and processes, ensuring our in-house technology is as efficient as possible.
Ben Vowles
Specification Manager
Ben Vowles
Specification Manager
Ben has over 15 years' experience in the shading industry and is our Specification Manager for London architects and projects. He joined us early in 2019 and enjoys the challenge of helping specifiers with bespoke design solutions on projects across all sectors.
Wes Clements
Business Development Manager
Wes Clements
Business Development Manager
Wes is responsible for London fit-out projects. He joined us in 2019, having worked in the industry for 14 years previously, bringing with him valuable experience and knowledge of the commercial fit-out market.
Cameron Davie
Senior Estimator
Cameron Davie
Senior Estimator
Cam has many years of experience in the solar shading industry, proving himself to be a seasoned estimator and a great asset to the team, working on major projects both inside and outside of London.
Bryn James
Business Development Manager
Bryn James
Business Development Manager
Bryn joined us in 2021, initially working in the marketing department before moving into the sales team. He's now part the fit-out team, working on projects in London and the South East, alongside Wes and Cameron.
Dan Voller
Estimator
Dan Voller
Junior Estimator
Dan joined us in March 2022, and has quickly settled into his role as estimator, supporting the Fitout team with projects both inside and outside of London.
Graham Tibbett
Business Development Manager
Graham Tibbett
Business Development Manager
Our most senior BDM, Graham, joined us in 2016 and has 20 years of experience in the solar shading industry, making him a respected and reliable contact for contractors.
Andy Saunby
Senior Estimator
Andy Saunby
Senior Estimator
Andy has been estimating for Waverley for over 13 years and has a wealth of experience in costing for contractors, making him one of the most senior team members.
Oscar Dunn
Business Development Manager
Oscar Dunn
Business Development Manager
Oscar joined us in January 2022, providing support for the contract sales team, working on projects both inside and outside of London.
Simon Gould
Project Manager
Simon Gould
Project Manager
Simon joined us in 2020 and looks after projects mainly in London. He has over 6 years’ experience of project management in fitout and high end projects, and is a valuable member of our growing project management team.
Lloyd Palmer
Project Manager
Lloyd Palmer
Project Manager
Lloyd began his journey at Waverley as an installer, and since then has worked his way up to surveying and now to managing projects outside London. His years of experience installing and surveying has proven to be valuable experience for his new role as a project manager.
Callum Barry
Project Manager
Callum Barry
Project Manager
Since joining us in 2021, Callum has quickly become a valuable member of our growing project management team, looking after projects across London and the South East.
Ian King
Project Manager
Ian King
Project Manager
Ian manages projects in and out of London and is a great help with technical detail, possessing a great knowledge of electrical systems.
Fern James
Project Co-ordinator
Fern James
Project Co-ordinator
Fern is the project co-ordinator for all major projects, working closely with BDMs and project managers, ensuring quotations and documents are back with our clients on time.
Gillian Hendry
Installation Scheduler
Gillian Hendry
Installation Scheduler
Gill joined us in 2020. She is responsible for booking all our installations and ensuring sites have the relevant paperwork on time.
Richard Reeves
Estimator
Richard Reeves
Estimator
Rich joined us at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and has proven himself as a reliable member of the contract estimating team, working with BDMs and project managers to identify the best solution for each project.
Mandy Biggs
Sales & Specification Support
Mandy Biggs
Sales & Specification Support
Mandy joined us in 2009. Having long been interested in architecture and interior design, she enjoys working with our prime residential and contract sales teams and is responsible for organising CPDs for architects and interior designers.
Michael Denyer
Project Manager
Michael Denyer
Project Manager
Mike has over 30 years’ experience in the blinds industry and manages projects for us outside London. He is a great trouble-shooter and loves to get projects done and delivered on time.
Kay Gray Edwards
Market Engagement Executive
Kay Gray Edwards
Market Engagement Executive
Kay joined us in February 2022, and has quickly settled into her role, working on developing new and existing client relationships and booking appointments for the sales teams.
Sarah Keefe
Sales Ledger
Sarah Keefe
Sarah is one of our long-standing staff members, having been with us for 13 years. She has worked in a number of different accounts and finance roles for around 25 years, bringing valuable experience to the accounts team.
Lydia James
Purchase Ledger
Lydia James
Purchase Ledger
Lydia is responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring imports are taken care of. She has an eye for detail and is always keen to improve.
Rachel Reynolds
Purchasing Assistant
Rachel Reynolds
Purchasing Assistant
Rachel joined us in 2011. Her knowledge of the intricacies of blinds and curtains is invaluable for her role in placing and checking orders with suppliers.
Deborah Cooper
Finance Admin
Deborah Cooper
Finance Admin
Debs joined us this year and is responsible for invoicing to customers and assisting with the purchase ledger.
Craig Boyman
Health & Safety Co-ordinator
Craig Boyman
Health & Safety Co-ordinator
Craig manages all our Health & Safety needs, from working with our advisers to achieve ISO and other beneficial certifications, to day-to-day risk management.
Richard Webb
Specification Manager
Richard Webb
Specification Manager
Richard is our Specification Manager for architect practices and projects outside London. He has many years of experience in the solar shading industry and is well-versed in all things technical.
Reece Palmer
Surveyor
Reece Palmer
Surveyor
Reece joined us in August 2021 and has quickly become a valuable member of the team, ensuring accurate site measurements and relaying them back to the team.
Graham James
Founder
Graham James
Founder
Graham purchased the company in 2000 and has overseen steady growth since. He is no longer involved in the day-to-day management of the company but remains passionate about its success.
Our Story
2022
We take the decision to develop the Waverley Exteriors brand. This enables us to expand our product range and improves clarity around our product ranges.
2021
Our canopy division relocates to a new unit in Farnborough. This facility gives us more space for manufacture, assembly and storage, enabling us to supply canopies on short lead times: a great move forward!
2020
Waverley are appointed official dealers for Barrisol Stretch Ceilings in London and the South East. Our offering to specifiers, fitout and main contractors is further expanded with the addition of decorative screening products to the range.
2019
Our 40th anniversary year and we concentrate our focus on London and the Home Counties with our Northern sales rep relocating to Surrey. John James becomes responsible for the canopy side of the business.
2018
We move our manufacturing facility to a separate unit in Luton with more space and improved equipment, strengthening our position as manufacturers of the ShadeTech brand, and ensuring good lead times. Waverley becomes the UK’s distributor for the Draper brand from the USA, manufacturing in the UK under licence.
2017
The company continues to grow both in terms of sales and staff. As the flow of enquiries from the Midlands and North increases, Waverley increases their reach with the appointment of sales staff in Cheshire. A dedicated team to service the high-end residential market is added as our knowledge of motorised blinds is sought after in the residential AV and home automation sector.
2016
Waverley secures the window blinds package for the prestigious Centre Point project in London, cementing our position at the forefront of the industry in the capital.
We have a complete refurb and refit of the offices at Farnham, encouraging greater communication and collaboration between teams, and with staff working all together on one floor.
2014
A large investment in product literature, samples and a website positions the ShadeTech brand as one of the better known solar shading brands in the commercial and education sector.
Waverley creates a RIBA approved CPD presentation to help specifiers discover the important role that correctly specified window blinds play in creating environments that benefit the occupant and the environment.
2013
Waverley adds external canopies to its product portfolio after requests from its customers in the education sector. The WeatherSpan brand is born.
2008
Waverley continues to grow through the recession thanks to a loyal customer base. Continued interest from architects and specifiers leads Waverley to realign its product portfolio and the ShadeTech brand is first specified on projects.
2005
A decision is made to buy recently vacated premises across the street from our premises in Farnham. Rowan House is approximately 8 times bigger than the existing accommodation and allows the manufacturing operation some much-needed room to expand.
2002
Waverley moves to new, larger premises in Farnham, Surrey. To improve lead times and give more flexibility, we invest in our first roller blind production equipment which is quickly followed by vertical blind production. Waverley is now a manufacturer, giving our growing sales and project management team greater control over the entire process.
2000
The company is bought by the current owners. Passionate about customer service, we make the bold decision to focus solely on the commercial and education sectors. This enables staff to provide better service levels, which are immediately rewarded by a dramatic increase in sales to main contractors and schools.
1994
The founding owner passes ownership on to his brother and the business continues its slow but steady growth. Waverley becomes the supplier and installer of curtain tracks for the John Lewis Partnership. Sales to the commercial sector and schools begin to flourish.
1988
Waverley moves to the ‘Old Fire Station’ in Witley, near Godalming, to give the company room to grow. The small workshop area provides enough space for curtain and cubicle track bending equipment and Waverley becomes a market leader in Silent Gliss cubicle track fabrication and installation.
1979
Like many businesses, Waverley had humble beginnings. The year was 1979, the location was a garage attached to a house in Godalming, Surrey, in the council borough of Waverley (hence the name). A simple, buy-sell operation including installation is started, serving domestic and commercial clients in the local area.
Core Values
Building Trust
We are a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced team who you can rely on to honour our commitments and keep our promises, building trust and long-lasting partnerships.
Pushing Boundaries
We create inventive solutions, pushing boundaries to maximise the impact our products make to your environment, and to ensure our own processes and people are continually developed to deliver customer service excellence.
Taking Responsibility
Taking responsibility for everything we do is core to our principles – for our work, our people and the environment – empowering our teams to resolve any issues.
Pursuing Perfection
We try hard to get everything right first time, always pursuing perfection, and our attention to details earns our exemplary reputation.
Accreditations
Waverley has many accreditations, all of which help us to become a leader in the industry. You can rest assured we have the qualifications needed to help make your project a success.
We have ISO certification for both our head office at Farnham and also our manufacturing facility at Luton. Therefore in each download below for ISO you will find certificates for both locations.
Click below to view/download our accreditations.
Services
Consultation
We work hard to understand your needs completely giving you and us the reassurance that our recommendation will be the best possible solution.
Survey
As all products are bespoke and made to measure, the survey is an important part of the service we offer, ensuring any challenges are identified early on.
Manufacture
We have a state of the art manufacturing facility which allows us to be flexible on lead times and rigid on quality control.
Project Management
Every project is looked after by a dedicated project manager. All of our project managers have been in the industry for over 15 years and have the experience and competence to look after your project from start to finish.
Installation
Our installation teams are hardworking and passionate about ensuring your project is finished on time and snag-free. All are trained in Health & Safety and are CRB checked.
Maintenance & Support
We offer operative training and always on hand to make sure our products perform at their best for you.
Testimonials
Tom Allen
Project Managing Director, ALCO Property Development Ltd
Always top service from Waverley.
Maintenance Supervisor
Merchant Taylors' School - March 2021
We are very pleased with the new curtains supplied and installed by Waverley in the Recital Hall at Merchant Taylors’.
Waverley provided great service, from initial survey, consultation and quotation through to installation; the delivered quality curtains met with our requirements.
We would recommend Waverley as a good, reliable supplier to the education sector.
General Manager
Signature Aviation at Gatwick Airport - Feb 2021
I would like to compliment your guys who worked really quickly last week. They were tidy, courteous and wore their masks at all times. Please pass on our thanks. Also the blinds look fabulous and we have already had many compliments.