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Cowboy builders are the scourge of the construction industry. Although they make up only a tiny minority of those working in the building trade, they are out there
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One of the most common building materials used in structures as well as decorative additions is concrete. Although we are well accustomed to seeing it, concrete is not found naturally the way we find iron or aluminium.
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Brick is a virtually maintenance free material that resist the elements, as well as moisture, fire, and much general wear and tear. It is also fairly soundproof, and does not lose its colouring with age.
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To create sustainable buildings in both residential and commercial construction, it is important to consider how the structure is built and with what materials. We must begin to realise the impact our...
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Asbestos was a material used in building and construction quite extensively throughout the UK between the 1950s and 1980s. Since then however, there have been major efforts to remove it due it to.....
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Loft conversions are an increasingly popular means to adding space and value to your home. On average, a loft conversion costs around a third of the price of moving to a property with an extra room.
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Unlike loft conversions, house extensions are more about creating space than adding value to the property, although it is of course an important consideration. Extending your home may be a more...
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The Building Regulations are a national standard (known as Standards in Scotland) that apply to all kinds of buildings, ranging from a simple home extension to major developments......
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Aggregate is a mixture of sand and stones that is added to cement with water to bring about hardening. Aggregates are vital to most building projects. Whether you're laying a patio, building a wall or rendering...
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Before beginning any DIY project, it is important to plan fully and understand what the whole strategy entails as well as what you want the outcome to be. You must prepare for the various steps involved in the project...
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The Federation of Master Builders was established in the UK more than 60 years ago. It is a trade association that was formed to benefit small to medium sized businesses, and has now grown into the largest UK...
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'Self-build' is a fast-growing phenomenon in the UK. Over the last quarter of a century, the number of self-build projects being undertaken has increased more than ten-fold, from 2000 to 25000 per year.
Builders in Bishop
PC Brown Plastering Ltd
- www.pcbrownplastering.co.uk
- As a member of the "Federation of Plasterers and Dry Wall Contractors" P.C.Brown Plastering Ltd are the answer to all your plastering needs
- 01388 664580/07734773 - 39 Seymour Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JD
M. Hallimond Building Services
- www.hallimondbuildingservice.co.uk
- Reliable quality workmanship trading in bishop Auckland and willing to travel. All trades covered specialising in loft conversions.
- 0845 3736639 - 25 Greenfield Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9TE
M.J Armstrong
- 0845 3736639 - 3 Gordon Gill, Ramshaw, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0PB
Brick Business, The
- 01388 450356 - Todhill Works Todhills, Newfield, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8DA
Builder Center
- 01388 661366 - Watling Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9AU
James Burrell
- 01388 770820 - 9 Hatfield Wy, South Church Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6XF
J Dinsley
- 01388 602094 - Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9SS
Jewson (Bishop Auckland)
- 0870 7574481 - Watling Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9AT
Redfern Building Services Ltd
- 01388 661113 - 58 North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PG
RW Construction
- 01388 835400 - Unit 3, Aptec Enterprise Park, Darlington Road, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9PD
Swift Timber Homes
- 01388 835222 - 2 Etherley Bank, High Etherley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0LG
Temple Construction
- 01388 665374 - Auckland New Bsns Cntr St. Helen Indust Est, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9AL
Travis Perkins (Branches, St. Helens)
- 01388 605777 - Maude Ter, St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9AX
John Weir
- 01388 833191 - 11 South Vw, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9QS
West Tees
- 01388 832469 - Gordon Lane Ramshaw, Ramshaw, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0QB
T Manners
- 01388 774030 - Dovecot Wks Dovecot Hl, South Church Enterprise Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6XW
Aztec Stone & Reclamations
- 01388 664446 - Unit 5, Coundon Industrial Estate,, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 8NR
J.R Buddin
- 01388 763678 - 3 Peases West, Billy Row, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9SY
- 2.2 miles from Bishop
Newholme Construction
- 01388 746203 - 8 Kingsmead, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0DN
- 2.2 miles from Bishop
D.M Turnbull
- 01388 764330 - 6 Billy Hl, Billy Rw, Billy Row, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9SW
- 2.2 miles from Bishop
Keith Hardman
- 01388 745446 - 7 South Acre, Oakenshaw, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0SZ
- 2.2 miles from Bishop
Grangefield Construction And Renovation
- 01388 767625/766223 - 16 Valley Terrace Howden Le Wear, County Durham, DL15 8EW
- 2.2 miles from Bishop
Upright
- 01388 778989 - Unit 2, Lambton Street, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1JG
- 3.0 miles from Bishop
CDW Construction Ltd
- 01388 776052 - Factory BT 6, Shildon, Shildon, DL4 2QN
- 3.0 miles from Bishop
Coupe Construction
- 01388 774040 - Hackworth Indust Pk, Shildon, DL4 1HQ
- 3.0 miles from Bishop
Blenkiron
- 01748 884236 - Orton Wks, Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6SQ
- 15.6 miles from Bishop
G.E Brown
- 01748 886356 - Old Mill Low Rw, Low Row, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6NH
- 15.6 miles from Bishop
J.M.W Brown
- 01748 886236 - Haverdell Fm Low Rw, Low Row, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6NH
- 15.6 miles from Bishop
J.R Wilkinson
- 0870 7565973 - Langlands, Barningham, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7ED
- 15.6 miles from Bishop
CDS Builders & Joiners
- 01833 637819 - 7 Green Lane, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8LE
- 16.1 miles from Bishop
Middleton Forge
- 01833 640595 - Station Bank, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0NG
- 16.1 miles from Bishop
Randall Orchard
- 01748 824145 - Mercury Rd, Gallowfields Indust Est, Bishop Auckland, DL12 1DL
- 16.1 miles from Bishop
T.T Tunstall
- 0870 8147739 - Kilmond Vw, Bowes, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9HH
- 16.1 miles from Bishop
J.R Walker
- 01833 640580 - Sycamore Cott, Mickleton, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0JR
- 16.1 miles from Bishop
Wheeler
- 01969 622144 - Bishop Auckland, DL12 1AA
- 16.1 miles from Bishop
B & I Thompson Construction
- 01833 690184 - Unit D Stainton Gro Indust Est, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UJ
- 16.1 miles from Bishop