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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 Altonside
Mike ODriscoll
- www.builderelgin.com
- Complete house building including design, kitchen and bathroom refits. Refurbishments, renovations and repairs. Established for over 30 years.
- 01343 830020 - 67 Granary Street Burghead, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 5UA
Darroch & Allen
- 01343 542982 - 3 Diagonal Road, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 6AH
G & A Barnie Building Services Ltd
- 01343 542999 - Unit 21, Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1XY
S Grant
- 0870 8148358 - 3 Springfield Drive, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 6XZ
Bruce Hay
- 01309 676403 - Fleurs Road, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1TA
Hopeman Coach Builders
- 01343 830061 - 9 Harbour Street, Hopeman, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 5SJ
Howdens Joinery
- 01343 541250 - Unit 36, Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1XY
I.G Construction
- 01343 551110 - 36 Moycroft, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1XE
George Innes
- 01343 542104 - 54 Pinefield Business Centre, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 6AN
Keyline Builders' Merchants (Elgin)
- 0845 3736639 - Pinefield Business Centre, Pinefield Industrial Estate, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 6AN
Mansell (Area Offices, Elgin)
- 01343 543974 - Wards Rd, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 6AA
Moray Council (Building Control)
- 01343 563243 - Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1BX
Sirocco Building Services
- 01343 548700 - 21 Commerce Street, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1BS
R Thomson
- 01343 545401 - 2 Ashgrove Cottages, Ashgrove Road, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1UU
Travis Perkins (Branches, Elgin)
- 01343 548484 - Grampian Road, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1XJ
Tulloch of Cummingston
- Mingulay Cummingston, Cummingston, Burghead, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 5XY
Springfield Properties
- 01343 552550 - Pentland Ho Grampian Rd, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1XJ
B Souter
- 01343 812206 - 21 Macduff Street, Lossiemouth, Morayshire, IV31 6EX
- 4.9 miles from Altonside
Bruce Stewart
- 01343 812913 - Morvada Stotfield Rd, Lossiemouth, Morayshire, IV31 6QS
- 4.9 miles from Altonside
West End Properties
- 01343 810100 - 1 West End Drive, Lossiemouth, Morayshire, IV31 6SW
- 4.9 miles from Altonside
Stuart Campbell
- 01343 820051 - Main, 2 Findlay Road, Mosstodloch, Fochabers, Morayshire, IV32 7JR
- 12.6 miles from Altonside
Highland Industrial Supplies
- 0870 8148358 - Unit 2 Ben Nevis Indust Est, Forres, Morayshire, IV36 1AA
- 12.6 miles from Altonside
Keith Builders Merchants
- 01309 676444 - Waterford Indust Est Waterford Rd, Forres, Morayshire, IV36 3EE
- 12.6 miles from Altonside
Noble Timbre Buildings
- 01309 674119 - Mp Noble Waterford Indust Est, Forres, Morayshire, IV36 3EE
- 12.6 miles from Altonside
Remac Construction
- 01309 671144 - New Forres Quarry, Forres, Morayshire, IV36 2RQ
- 12.6 miles from Altonside
Team Q Maintenance
- 01309 691333 - 26 Trenchard Crescent, Kinloss, Forres, Morayshire, IV36 3UP
- 12.6 miles from Altonside
Grant & Anderson
- 0845 3736639 - 12 Balvenie Street, Dufftown, Keith, Aberdeenshire, AB55 4AS
- 17.4 miles from Altonside
Keith Builders Merchants
- 01542 886222 - Newmill Industrial Estate, Keith, Aberdeenshire, AB55 5GB
- 17.4 miles from Altonside
Keith Coachbuilders
- 01542 887383 - Westerton Rd, Keith, Aberdeenshire, AB55 5HL
- 17.4 miles from Altonside
Keith Coachbuilders
- 01542 887383 - Elgin, AB55 3HL
- 17.4 miles from Altonside
Graham Lappin Builders
- 01542 836429 - Workshop Railway Ter, Buckie, Aberdeenshire, AB56 1HQ
- 21.0 miles from Altonside
1, Building Services
- 01542 832858 - The Bank, 52 Low Street, Buckie, Aberdeenshire, AB56 1UX
- 21.0 miles from Altonside
John Robertson
- 01542 850462 - Newton Of Letterfourie, Drybridge, Buckie, Aberdeenshire, AB56 5LB
- 21.0 miles from Altonside
Travis Perkins (Branches
- 01542 831131 - Buckie), 43 Commercial Road, Buckie, Aberdeenshire, AB56 1TX
- 21.0 miles from Altonside
Oddjobbit
- 01542 831309 - 4 Old School Court, Findochty, Moray, AB56 4QN
- 21.0 miles from Altonside
William Lawson & Sons
- 01479 873988 - Unit 11, Woodlands Industrial Estate, Woodlands Terrace, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, PH26 3NA
- 21.1 miles from Altonside
Keyline Builders' Merchants (Grantown-on-Spey)
- 01479 873773 - Woodlands Industrial Estate, Woodlands Terrace, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, PH26 3NA
- 21.1 miles from Altonside
G Corrigall
- 01464 861682 - Burnside, Rhynie, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4JD
- 26.8 miles from Altonside
Deveron Homes
- 01466 794300 - 9 Clashmach Vw, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8PW
- 26.8 miles from Altonside
Huntly Coachbuilders
- 01466 792492 - Princes Street, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8HB
- 26.8 miles from Altonside
Dieter Rogers
- 01466 720332 - Meadow Bank Station Rd, Gartly, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4QA
- 26.8 miles from Altonside
Jewson Ltd
- 01466 794400 - Unit 24, Steven Road, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8SX
- 26.8 miles from Altonside
Grampian Construction
- 01466 799009 - Huntly Indust Est Steven Rd, AB54 8SX
- 26.8 miles from Altonside