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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 Durham
- Goldcrest Developments
- www.goldcrest-developments.co.uk
- Goldcrest Developments provide high quality building and roofing services throughout the whole of the Durham area.
- 0191 3779693 - 23 Norton Avenue Bowburn, Durham, County Durham, DH6 5AH
- ADH Building & Joinery Ltd
- www.builder-durham.com
- We offer a complete building service from planning to completion for both domestic and commercial customers. Our services include shop fittings, extensions, renovations, fitted kitchens and general building work.
- 0845 4918538 - 1 Leslie Villas The Avenue, Durham, County Durham, DH6 4AE
- D and B North East Ltd
- www.builderscountydurham.co.uk
- D and B North East Ltd have been trading in the North East County Durham area for many years, we have a wealth of knowledge and are very professional.
- 01429 233627 - Unit 1 Windgate Garnge Industrial Estate, County Durham, TS28 5AH
- D E C Building Services
- 0191 3868333 - P.O Box 142, Durham, DH1 1II
- Dunelm Building Services
- 0191 3866790 - 80 Devonshire Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2BH
- Holmside Construction
- 0191 3830200 - Belle Vue Terrace, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2HR
- Howden's Joinery Ltd Branches
- 0191 3757470 - Dragonville Indust Est Dragon La, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2XD
- C Smithson
- 0191 3841011 - Glenmoor Belmont Rd, Belmont, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2QN
- Travis Perkins (Branches, Durham)
- 0191 3860060 - Dragon Lane, Durham, County Durham, DH1 2XD
- County Paving
- 01388 811740 - 91 Front Street, Tudhoe Colliery, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6TJ
- 3.9 miles from Durham
- Jewson (Spennymoor)
- 01388 819419 - Front St Merrington La Indust Est, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7RY
- 3.9 miles from Durham
- Patio Plus Construction
- 01388 816570 - 48 Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7SG
- 3.9 miles from Durham
- Surtees Construction
- 01388 819650 - 70 High Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6DD
- 3.9 miles from Durham
- A Point Construction
- 0191 3894824 - Bridge End Chmbs Front St, Chester-Le-St, DH3 3QY
- 4.5 miles from Durham
- Amalgamated Construction Ltd
- 01740 650044 - Unit 1a, Dean & Chapter Industrial Estate, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8LN
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- Bob Watson Builders
- 01740 655559 - 9 Commercial Street, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0DF
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- JRJ Developments
- 01740 654488 - Bungalow Lilac Rd, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0DR
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- Kier Northern
- 01740 651314 - Thrislington Industrial Estate, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9EU
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- B.M.W Building Products
- 0191 3889145 - Unit 52, Stella Gill Industrial Estate, Pelton Fell, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 2RH
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- BJT Building Services
- 0191 3882356 - 12 Station Vw, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 2DF
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- Home Improvements
- 0191 3701213 - Westfield Gables Arthur St, High Hold, Pelton, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QE
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- Ibstock Building Products
- Union Brickworks Station La, Birtley, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 1AW
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- Keyline Builders' Merchants (Birtley)
- 0191 4922104 - Station Lane, Birtley, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 1AW
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- Cameron Holt Construction
- 0191 3892244 - 26 Meadow Drive, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 2XA
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- Coupe Construction
- 0191 4102177 - Station Lane, Birtley, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 1AW
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- Coupe Construction
- 0191 4102177 - Station Lane, Birtley, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 1AW
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- RPP Construction
- 0191 3702330 - 1 Kingsway Villas, Pelton, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2 1LY
- 4.9 miles from Durham
- Lumsden & Carroll Construction
- 0191 5843435 - Unit 21, Philadelphia Complex, Philadelphia, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 4UQ
- 5.2 miles from Durham
- B.P.C Building Products
- 0191 3858933 - 53 St. Barnabas, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 6ET
- 5.2 miles from Durham
- Herod Builders
- 0191 5844149 - Woodbine Cott Rainton Ter, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7HQ
- 5.2 miles from Durham
- Roseberry Home Construction
- 0191 5842806 - Penshaw Hl Fm, Old Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne And Wear, DH4 7ER
- 5.2 miles from Durham
- Builders Warehouse North East
- 01429 837911 - Thornley Stn Indust Est, Shotton Colliery, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2QA
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Dunelm Castle Homes
- 0191 3774590 - Esh Ho Bowburn Nth Indust Est, Bowburn, Durham, County Durham, DH6 5PF
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- J F Harrison Ltd
- 0191 5262935 - 1 Front Street, Fleming Field, Shotton Colliery, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2JH
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- R & C Builders
- 0191 3779656 - 4 Robson Crescent, Bowburn, Durham, County Durham, DH6 5DU
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Sandgate Building Supplies
- 0191 5170028 - Front Street, Shotton Colliery, Durham, County Durham, DH6 2NB
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Sunderland Building Windows And Conservatories
- 0191 5842101 - Rainton Grange Farm, Middle Rainton, County Durham, DH6 6PL
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Conners Construction
- 0191 3771133 - East Ho Fm, Coxhoe, Durham, County Durham, DH6 4PB
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Goldcrest Developments
- 0191 3779693 - 23 Norton Avenue Bowburn, Durham, County Durham, DH6 5AH
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Arbor Timber & Builders Merchants
- 0191 3782016 - Mill Road, Langley Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8HE
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- T Dunn
- 0191 3731896 - 20 Quebec Street, Langley Park, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9XA
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Durham City Construction
- 0191 3735469 - Co-Op Bldgs Front St, Langley Park, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9XE
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Jim Ennis Construction
- 0191 3780288 - Littleburn Industrial Estate, Langley Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8HJ
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Fastglobe Mastics
- 0191 3718298 - 5 Plawsworth Road, Sacriston, Durham, County Durham, DH7 6HJ
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Hill Construction
- 0191 3735156 - 21 Willow Park, Langley Park, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9FF
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Ladycraft
- 0191 3732834 - Kirkdavyn Front St, Esh, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9QS
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Micropump
- 0191 3736865 - The Lodge Esh Winning, Quebec, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9RS
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Willwyn Construction
- 0191 3734428 - 9 South Terrace, Cornsay Colliery, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9ED
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Whitfields Building Services
- 0191 3787410 - St. Johns Road, Meadowfield, County Durham, DH7 8XQ
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- Apex Cables Ltd
- 0191 3787900 - St. Johns Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8RJ
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- New-l Home Improvements
- 0191 3736802 - Ritson Avenue, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7BG
- 5.9 miles from Durham
- G Allan Building Services
- 0191 5510676 - 36 Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9AU
- 10.3 miles from Durham
- G Allan Building Services
- 0191 5510676 - 36 Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9AU
- 10.3 miles from Durham