Meet Steve Gargett: Our Managing Director & ‘Chief Glazing Doctor’
You’ll often hear us talk about being ‘Glazing Doctors,’ and that philosophy comes directly from our Managing Director, Steve Gargett.
For Steve, a window isn’t just a piece of glass; it’s the heart of a room’s comfort, usability, and security. We know it’s incredibly frustrating when that beautiful new extension you dreamed of, the one meant for family dinners and relaxing afternoons, becomes an unusable ‘greenhouse’ on the first sunny day.
Steve’s entire approach is built around diagnosing these exact problems. Whether it’s sweltering heat, blinding glare, or concerns about privacy, he leads our team in finding the perfect, practical solution to help you reclaim your space and keep your dream alive.
Our Expertise: From Global Security to Your Living Room
While we spend our days helping homeowners solve heat and glare, our specialist expertise is rooted in some of the UK’s most demanding security challenges. Steve is a nationally recognised specialist in making glass safe from extreme threats, think bomb blasts, forced entry, and even spontaneous glass breakage.
It’s this deep, scientific understanding of how glass behaves under pressure that informs everything we do.
But that’s not just a claim; it’s proven.
Under Steve’s leadership (which saw him named a Finalist for Director of the Year by the Institute of Directors), our team has won national awards for projects of critical importance:
- Winner, Most Prestigious Window Film Project: For implementing bomb blast protection for the iconic Harrods of London.
- Winner, Most Innovative Security Film Project: For engineering an anti-piracy solution to protect oil tankers from forced entry at sea.
- Winner, Supplier Award (3M): For our consultancy and project work in helping make the London Olympic Games a safer place.
The reality is, if we’re trusted to protect global landmarks and crews at sea, you can be absolutely certain we have the expertise to solve the comfort and light problems in your home.
A Partner in Design, Not Just an Add-On
For Steve, it’s not just about security. It’s about protecting the ‘dream’ of your home. He’s a passionate advocate for integrating shading solutions at the design stage, not as an afterthought.
Why? Because, as he always says:
“A large roof lantern without blinds is like a performance sports car with no brakes!”
It’s a critical component, not an accessory you add later. This belief is the very foundation of our S.H.A.D.E. (Shading Human-Centred Architectural Direct Environmental) framework. It’s our process for designing comfort and control into your home from day one, ensuring your architectural vision is never compromised.
The Gargett Standard of Trust
As a hands-on Managing Director, Steve works side-by-side with our fellow director and Operations Manager, Chris Gargett. Together, they ensure that ‘Gargett Standard’ of personal accountability and trust is at the heart of everything we do.
We’re not a faceless corporation; we’re a team of specialists whose name is on the line. We are passionate about understanding your challenge and getting the solution right for you.
Ready to discuss your project?
- Call us on 01256 345580 for a friendly, no-obligation chat.
- Book a video appointment to explore the possibilities for your space.