Hofton and Son are a British construction company founded in 1846[1] which for most of its period of operation has been based in Beeston, Nottingham.
The business started in 1846 with Levi Hofton (1816 - 1870) who operated as a joiner and undertaker in Beeston, Nottingham.
Henry Robert Hofton was also the architect for many of the domestic properties that the business constructed.
Henry Robert was later joined by his other son Harold and (John) Richard Shoulder as co-directors and in 1936 the business changed its name from H.R.
The company has been responsible for the construction of a significant amount of domestic properties in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, and also further afield.