
residential
Wates delivers solutions across a diverse range of residential sectors.
- With the strong financial backing of the Wates Group, Wates Developments invests in joint ventures with housebuilders on high quality land in Southern England, both brownfield and greenfield.
- Our Senior Living team are specialists in delivering high quality private residential schemes for the elderly across the UK.
- Wates Living Space develops solutions in the affordable housing market, which includes investment in mixed tenure schemes.
- Our diverse skills in retail, residential and commercial sectors make us an ideal partner on mixed use schemes – creating a one-stop shop solution that minimises waste and maximises opportunities to create value.
The Wates Group has a long and proud history in the residential sector. Our commitment to the communities we work in reaches far beyond the built environment. We invest in communities, organisations and people to create a more sustainable way of life.
contractor of the year
Wates has been recognised as a leader in the construction industry, after being named Major Contractor of the Year while Paul Drechsler was named Chief Executive of the Year.
RoSPA gold medal
We have been awarded the RoSPA gold medal for health and safety achievement for the sixth successive year.
supporting communities
Wates is committed to supporting communities where we work and live and making a tangible difference to people’s lives in deprived areas. We have a number of programs designed to make a real difference.
financial stability
Wates is one of the most financially secure companies in the construction sector. We have significant liquidity, no reliance on external funding and no toxic assets.

