Matthew Bracegirdle, Director

Matthew founded Orchard in 2009. He has project managed many high-end refurbishments in Central London and still manages several maintenance accounts that have been with Orchard since inception. Matthew focuses on business development and the overall running of the business. He now lives in Richmond with his wife Amy and son Leo.

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Tim Smith, Director

Tim joined in 2011 as a part owner of Orchard. He managed a South West London branch of Foxtons Group for eight years prior to joining Orchard. Tim oversees the operation of Orchard as well as managing many projects. He lives in Earlsfield with his wife Tania and son Oscar.

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Steve Mather, Maintenance Director

Steve joined Orchard in November 2017 as a Senior Account Manager. Prior to this Steve worked at Countrywide for 9 years managing properties in Surrey, Oxford and Central London. Steve started at Countrywide as a property manager and went on to become Team manager. Steve is hugely experienced dealing with tenants, clients and issues. With Steve’s experience it makes him an integral part at Orchard. Steve is now based in Manchester and heads up the Orchard expansion in the North West.

Lee Bonington, Fire Contracts Director

Lee Joined Orchard in 2021 as our Fire Contracts Director. Lee began his career in thermal and fire protection 15 years ago, since then he has supervised, and managed many commercial, residential, and full refurbishments working specifically with Fire batt, board work, and intumescent spray.

Lee lives in Essex, with his wife and four children.

Terri Brandon, Project Manager

Terri joined Orchard in August 2017 as a Project Manager, prior to this Terri has managed a large number of residential buildings around London for many years, which included overseeing major works. Terri’s background knowledge from a client’s prospective on the standard of work that is to be achieved along with understanding the technicality of the work makes her a strong member of the Orchard team.

Irina Petrusevica, Office Manager & Accounts

Irina joined Orchard in May 2016 as our Office Manager and to look after our accounts. She is an integral part of our team, taking charge of all the administration, as well as the book keeping.

Mario Grudev, Operations Manager

Mario has been our operations manager since 2010. He heads up the tradesmen working under Orchard and acts as quality control for most of the works. Mario brings vast experience to Orchard having worked on building sites in London for 15 years. His qualifications include First Aid, Health and Safety Level 2, SSSTS and PASMA.

Kancho Kanev, Site Manager

Kancho has been part of Orchard’s team since 2015. He has progressed from a handyman to an accomplished joiner. He is now our trusted site manager on both residential and commercial projects. Kancho takes great pride in his work and although being a tradesman always manages to look immaculate.

Ivan Ivanov, Site Manager

Ivan has been part of Orchard’s team since 2011. He has progressed from a handyman to an accomplished joiner. He is now our trusted site manager on larger projects, as well as carrying out the more complicated jobs. Ivan’s qualifications include First Aid, Health and Safety Level 2 and SSSTS.