Founded in 1962, BSW Heating has grown from a family-run business into a trusted heating and building services partner for social housing providers across the Southeast and beyond. Our journey has been shaped by strong relationships, technical expertise, and a long-standing commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality service.
Built on family values
BSW Heating was founded by John Bellière, Bob Savage and Ray White. In its early years, the business was built on local reputation, practical expertise and trusted customer relationships. As the company developed, the Bellière family played a central role in shaping its direction and creating the strong foundations that still define the business today.
Over the following decades, BSW Heating expanded its workforce, broadened its customer base and established a reputation for quality workmanship and dependable service. What began as a local heating business steadily evolved into a larger operation serving households and organisations across the region.
Growth and expansion
As demand grew, so did the business. In the 1970s, BSW Heating expanded its sales, administration and support teams and moved into larger premises in South Croydon. This site became the company’s home for nearly 30 years and supported a period of sustained growth in both installations and maintenance services.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, BSW Heating strengthened its position in the housing sector, securing major contracts and building long-term partnerships with social housing providers. This marked an important step in the company’s evolution, creating a platform for larger-scale service delivery and long-term growth.
The move to our purpose-built headquarters in Kenley in 2004 reflected the scale and ambition of the growing business. With expanded facilities and a clear strategic direction, BSW Heating was well placed to support more clients, more homes and more complex service requirements.
Over time, the company broadened its offering beyond traditional heating services. New departments were developed to support commercial servicing, maintenance, communal heating systems, heat networks, and later mechanical and electrical projects — helping clients access a more complete, joined-up service.
Leadership for the future
Across generations, the Bellière family has remained closely connected to the business, supported by experienced leaders who have helped guide its continued development. This blend of family values, operational expertise and long-term thinking continues to shape how we work today.
Today, BSW Heating is a leading provider of heating and related property services, trusted by major housing associations and landlords to deliver safe, reliable and resident-focused solutions at scale. Our long-standing partnerships are built on consistency, accountability and a deep understanding of the needs of clients and residents alike.
BSW Heating 2026
From modest beginnings in 1962 to becoming a long-term partner to some of the UK’s leading social housing providers, our story is one of steady growth, trusted relationships, and a commitment to doing the right thing. We continue to invest in our people, our services, and our future — while staying true to the values that have guided us for more than 60 years.
