Leybourne Urwin Ltd was founded in 1882 by Mr Leybourne Urwin at Shotley Bridge, Consett. In 1910 a branch was opened at Stanley complete with showroom. It became a limited company in 1935. The company has remained in the Family since 1882 and is now run by the fourth generation, the founder’s great grandsons, Chris Urwin and Mark Urwin.

Originally the company traded as plumbers, heating engineers, gas fitters and electricians and continues to specialise in all aspects of building services engineering.

In 1978 the company built a purpose made factory/stores/office at Stanley with floor area of 8000 square feet built on a one acre site. These premises gave the company a modern environment and room for expansion. They were opened in January 1979 and have been modernised and expanded throughout the years. The company continues to trade successfully from these premises today with facilities a far cry from those available to its founder some 130 years ago.