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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.
These properties make brick an ideal house building material, alongside its capacity to insulate against cold and retain heat. As well as its common use in house building, brick is often effectively implemented in garden design.
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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 its carcinogenic properties and other health-damaging attributes.
It was widely agreed that asbestos poses a significant health risk, though whether any types are less dangerous...
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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.
Covering every aspect of building design and construction, the Building Regulations exist to protect patron’s health and safety, and ensure the access, energy, and operation of the building is fully conserved.
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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 Derby
- CS Properties
- www.cspropertiesderby.co.uk
- CS Properties is a family fun business in derby and Nottingham covering all aspects of property maintenance. Call now for a free quote.
- 27 Park Avenue Ilkeston, Derby, DE7 5DH
- G B Smith General Builders
- www.gbsmithgeneralbuilders.co.uk
- GB Smith has been established for over 30 years undertaking all general builder work to landscape gardening throughout the Derby area. Free estimates, call now for our friendly service.
- 15 Duffield Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3BB
- Buildmore Construction Ltd
- www.buildersderbyshire.co.uk
- We are a NHBC registered building company located in Derbyshire. We cover everything from plumbing to new builds. Give Buildmore Construction a call today.
- First Cottage Pool Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8AA
- Harrisons Building & Landscapes
- www.harrisonbuildingservicesandlandscapes.co.uk
- Specialists in all aspects of general building and landscaping services including: landscaping, maintenance work, patios, water features, decking, block paving, driveways, fence repairs and replacements, gates, turfing, brick-pave work and roofing.
- 100 Moorside Crescent, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9PT
- David Fenlon & Son
- www.davidfenlonandson.co.uk
- We are a specialist in all aspects of building renovations with 15 years of experience. We undertake kitchen and bathroom fitting, plastering, tiling, repairs, paving and much more throughout Derbyshire and the surrounding areas.
- 2 Broom Close Duffield, Derby, Derbyshire, DE56 4GU
- Sutton Constructions Ltd
- www.builderderby.net
- Sutton Constructions is a long established building company based in Derbyshire, we operate through out the Midlands. We pride ourselves on high quality standards, contact for advice and a full estimate.
- Prospect Yard Prospect Road, Derby, DE5 8RE
- RB Building Services Ltd
- www.rbbuildingservices.com
- RB Building Services Ltd have over 20 years experience in the trade and specialise in brickwork, plastering, kitchens and joinery. Call Rob today on 07795101445.
- Spring House, Main Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3DA
- Cairns Group
- www.rooferleicestershire.com
- Cairns Group specialises in roofing, scaffolding, demolition, joinery and project developments. Covering a vast area and offering a high quality service at all times. We have a great Design team, meticulous planning and perfection guaranteed.
- Rectory Place, Old Parsonage Lane, Hoton, Loughborough, LE12 5SG
- P & S Building Services
- www.pandsbuildingservices.co.uk
- P and S Building Services Derby Ltd are well established builders based in the Derby area. We offer property extensions, refurbishments and renovation services. We cover Derby, Ashbourne, Burton upon Trent and all areas of Derbyshire.
- 3 St Johns Drive, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6SD
- ACM Contractors
- www.buildernottingham.me.uk
- ACM Contractors have been established over 20 years and will handle all your domestic building requests. Work covered includes loft conversions and house extensions. Please call for more information.
- 16 Duke Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JU
- Stephen Harvey Ltd
- www.buildersderbyshire.com
- Stephen Harvey Ltd are a well established building firm covering Derbyshire and the surrounding area for high quality work with a wealth of knowledge in the building trade. Please visit the website for more details.
- 48 Lark Hill Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1DD
- R.P Wheat Building Contractors
- www.builderburtonupontrent.com
- R.P Wheat Building Contractors are experienced and dedicated contractors based in the UK. We specialise in all aspects of building work, commercial and domestic. We are here to meet all of your building needs.
- 186 Bretby Lane Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0QP
- R B Construction
- www.rbconstructionanddevelopments.co.uk
- RB Construction is a well established General Building and Construction firm based in Nottingham. We provide Domestic and Commercial work. Professional and reliable service.
- 24 William Avenue, Nottingham, NG16 3LE
- KJ & J Stanley
- www.kjandjstanley.co.uk
- KJ and J Stanley are Derbyshire based building services specialising in house extensions, new builds, roofing and property renovations. We have 26 years experience in the Construction and Building trade.
- Ash House Mayfield Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2BJ
- Elmhurst Building Services
- www.elmhurstbuildingservices.co.uk
- We are a well established building company based in Nottingham. Our services include general building work, plastering, rendering and full kitchen fit and design.Contact Shane for further info and a free quote on 07812148670.
- 317 Manfield Rd Skegby, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 3AT
- Basford Builders
- 20 Brookfield Avenue, Sunnyhill, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1HJ
- Browns Builders Merchants
- Old Nottingham Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3QQ
- Davlyn Construction Ltd
- Unit 5b, Sir Francis Ley Industrial Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8XA
- Fast Track Construction
- Leacroft Ct Leacroft Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8HT
- Greenhill Construction Derby
- 611 Burton Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6EJ
- Highfield Joinery & Building Services
- 1 Derby Canal Bsns Cntr, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RJ
- Curzon Builders & Joiners
- 6 Carrington Ct Great Northern Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1LR
- Roofs & Trims Direct
- Prime Indust Est Shaftesbury St, DE23 8YB
- Cra-Cro Installations
- Sitwell Ho Sitwell St, DE1 2JT
- Davlyn Construction Ltd
- Unit 5b, Sir Francis Ley Industrial Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8XA
- Davlyn Construction Ltd
- Unit 5b, Sir Francis Ley Industrial Park, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8XA
- AL Building Contractors
- 2 St. Albans Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3JJ
- 1.1 miles from Derby
- Peter Baines
- Woods Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3UD
- 1.1 miles from Derby
- J.F Bennett
- 9 St.Edmund's Clo, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2DZ
- 1.1 miles from Derby
- Bramall Construction
- Portacabin Greenwich Dv Sth, Derby, DE22 4II
- 1.1 miles from Derby
- G Carter
- Richardson Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3GR
- 1.1 miles from Derby
- Builder Center (Derby, Ascot Drive)
- Ascot Drive, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8ST
- 2.2 miles from Derby
- Builder Center (Derby, Dunstall Park Road)
- 62 Ascot Drive, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8GZ
- 2.2 miles from Derby
- Builder Center (Derby, Glass Branch)
- Dunstall Park Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8HJ
- 2.2 miles from Derby
- Allenbuild Ltd
- Unit 2, Stoney Gate Road, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7RY
- 2.2 miles from Derby
- B & K Building Services
- Peveril House Alfreton Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4AF
- 2.2 miles from Derby
- Beale
- The Bridge Yd Alfreton Rd, Derby, DE21 4AF
- 2.2 miles from Derby
- S.S Birkinshaw
- 317 Alfreton Road, Little Eaton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5AE
- 2.2 miles from Derby
- Curzon Builders & Joiners
- 14 Winchcombe Wy, Oakwood, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 2ES
- 2.2 miles from Derby
- Industrial Contracting
- 8 Autumn Grove, Chaddesden, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6PX
- 2.2 miles from Derby
- North Midland Construction
- New Control Cntr Megaloughton La, Spondon, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7BR
- 2.2 miles from Derby
- Gmr Builders
- 15 Othello Drive, Chellaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 5AJ
- 4.3 miles from Derby
- Allsopp & McLeod Building Contractors
- 13 Stanton Avenue, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1EE
- 4.5 miles from Derby
- Ash-Leigh Building & Construction Services
- 171 Far Laund, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FP
- 4.5 miles from Derby
- B.C. Builders
- Goods Whf Goods Rd, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1UU
- 4.5 miles from Derby
- Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd
- High Edge Court, Church Street, Heage, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2BW
- 4.5 miles from Derby
- Cotes Constructions
- Larch Tree Fm, Hazelwood, DE56 4AJ
- 4.5 miles from Derby
- Geoffery O Royston Ltd
- 30a Town Street, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4EH
- 4.5 miles from Derby
- Derwent Valley Construction
- Acacia House, 29 Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY
- 4.5 miles from Derby
- Allsop Builders
- 10 Windsor Close, Borrowash, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3JS
- 7.4 miles from Derby
- Builder Center (Alfreton)
- Meadow La, Chesterfield, DE5 7FF
- 7.7 miles from Derby
- D.J Cattermole
- Market Place, Codnor, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9QA
- 7.7 miles from Derby
- Clower & Son Ltd
- 48-52 Nottingham Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3AT
- 7.7 miles from Derby
- Crown Construction
- Unit 6 Benjamin Outram Bsns Cntr Whiteley Rd, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QL
- 7.7 miles from Derby
- Derbyshire Commercial Bodybuilders
- Unit 8, Derby Road, Denby, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8RA
- 7.7 miles from Derby
- Hickton Construction
- Whiteley Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QL
- 7.7 miles from Derby
- Franky Lee Construction
- Whiteley Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QL
- 7.7 miles from Derby
- C.G Belshaw
- 25 High Street, Loscoe, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7LF
- 7.8 miles from Derby
- Buxton Bros
- 109 Hands Rd, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7HB
- 7.8 miles from Derby
- Resurrection Building Services
- 19 Church Street, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7AH
- 7.8 miles from Derby