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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 Birmingham
- Empire Construction
- www.empireconstructionbirmingham.co.uk
- Empire Construction specialise in all general building work including extensions, alterations, groundworks, property maintenance, landscaping and paving. Please call for a free, no obligation estimate.
- 9 Frenshaw Grove Greatbarr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 8JH
- W.E.G Services Ltd
- www.wegservicesltd.co.uk
- W.E.G Services is a professional and reliable company specialising in all areas of building and ground work including New builds.We cover the whole of Birmingham and Tamworth.
- 76 Coleshill Road Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 7BA
- Stevenson Property Services Ltd
- www.stevensonpropertyservicesltd.co.uk
- Stevenson Property Services Ltd specialises in all your general building requirements, kitchens and bathrooms. All customers welcome.
- 48 Granshaw Close Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8RA
- Box Building Construction
- www.loftconversionsbirmingham.com
- Box are experienced and dedicated specialist building and construction contractors based in the UK.
- 58 Hodge Hill Road Hodge Hill, Birmingham, B34 6DT
- Builderman Builders
- We specialise in all aspects of property maintenance and general building work throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas all at very affordable prices. Free online quotes available.
- 552a Suite 2 Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0UN
- C & W Page Property Services
- www.candwpagepropertyservices.co.uk
- C and W Page Property Services is a Birmingham based company offering a complete service for all of your building and property needs. We are a member of the federation of master builders. Mobile (07855 042040)
- 221 Linden Road, Birmingham, B30 1PA
- Doughty Construction
- www.doughtyconstruction.co.uk
- Doughty are a well established firm, the MD has a degree in building surveying so attention to detail and professionalism are key parts of your service. We specialise in all building services from small to large works and timber frame buildings.
- 21 Rotton Park Road Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9JH
- F and S Property Maintenance
- www.fspropertymaintenance.com
- For a fully professional service by corgi engineers, 24 hours a day, contact F and S. We also do all general property maintenance and building work. Call us today for advice and excellent service.
- 110 Meadthorpe Road Great Barr, West Midland, B44 8UD
- Chase Property Solutions
- www.chasepropertysolutions.co.uk
- Chase Property Solutions has been established for over 5 years with 15 years experience. We specialise in all aspects of building work including new builds, loft conversions, conservatories, extensions and much more. All work is carried to the highest standard.
- Unit 28 Kimberley Business Park, Brereton, Staffordshire, WS15 1QU
- Kemery Builders
- www.damptechbirminghamltd.co.uk
- Kemery Builders are the Midlands premier damp proofing specialists. We have expertise in dry rot, woodworm eradication; damp coursing and much more. General Building also work undertaken
- Unit 6 Arthur Drive, Kiddiminister, DY11 7RA
- Academy Building Ltd
- General builders carry out all alterations refurbishments and extensions, working in private schools and businesses.
- 16 Druid Park Road Snead Park Estate, Wolverhampton, WV12 5EH
- Bluewater Developments
- 65/14 Qube Scotland St, Birmingham, B1 2EJ
- Castle Cement
- Curzon St, Birmingham, B4 7XA
- A.L.E Construction
- Unit 16, George Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9RG
- Davies Precision Grinding
- 282 Upper Balsall Heath Road, Birmingham, B12 9DR
- Birse Construction
- Lyndon Ho, 58 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8PE
- 1.5 miles from Birmingham
- Design & Building Services
- 276 Monument Road, Birmingham, B16 8XF
- 1.5 miles from Birmingham
- Galliford Rail
- Lyndon Ho Hagley Rd, Birmingham, B16 8PE
- 1.5 miles from Birmingham
- Advanced Building Services
- 23 Hamstead Road, Hockley, Birmingham, B19 1BX
- 1.5 miles from Birmingham
- Charford Building Contractors Ltd
- Victoria Mansions Hall Street, Hockley, B18 6BS
- 1.7 miles from Birmingham
- G & D Steels
- 35 Factory Road, Birmingham, B18 5JU
- 1.7 miles from Birmingham
- Builder Center (Aston)
- 65 Cheston Road, Birmingham, B7 5EA
- 1.7 miles from Birmingham
- E S Enviroserve
- 22-23 Phoenix Business Park, Avenue Close, Birmingham, B7 4NU
- 1.7 miles from Birmingham
- Ellmanton Construction
- C/O Aston Manor Brew Thimblemill La, Birmingham, B7 5HS
- 1.7 miles from Birmingham
- S.H Groundworks & Construction
- B6 7DA
- 1.9 miles from Birmingham
- Erris Builders
- 119 Oldknow Road, Birmingham, B10 0JA
- 2.2 miles from Birmingham
- Edward & Farndon
- 22-36 St. Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4LN
- 2.3 miles from Birmingham
- Edwards & Farndon
- Birmingham, B9 4LG
- 2.3 miles from Birmingham
- Factory Building Services Limited
- 76 St Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4LN
- 2.3 miles from Birmingham
- Goodwells Ltd
- 436-438 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3JG
- 2.4 miles from Birmingham
- A.L.E Construction
- Truckstop Wharf Rd, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2EB
- 2.4 miles from Birmingham
- Belstone Constructions
- 36 Dolphin Road, Birmingham, B11 3LR
- 2.4 miles from Birmingham
- Cirex Construction
- Unit 12 Atlas Indust Est, Birmingham, B11 2BH
- 2.4 miles from Birmingham
- Beoley Building Services
- 19 Druids Lane, Birmingham, B14 5SL
- 2.8 miles from Birmingham
- L Daniels
- 89 Beechwood Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 4AB
- 2.8 miles from Birmingham
- Dawson Builders Merchants
- 10 Dawson Road, Birmingham, B21 9HS
- 2.8 miles from Birmingham
- Drewmark Building Services
- 30-34 Rookery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9NB
- 2.8 miles from Birmingham
- E Bratt
- 2 Gordon Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9HB
- 3.0 miles from Birmingham
- Construction Studies Centre
- 8 Meadow Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8BU
- 3.0 miles from Birmingham
- Construction Studies Centre
- Birmingham, B17 8BX
- 3.0 miles from Birmingham
- E.P.N Motor Rewinds
- 39/45 Washwood Hth Rd, Birmingham, B8 1RS
- 3.1 miles from Birmingham
- S P R Builder & Property Link
- 410 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3HT
- 3.1 miles from Birmingham
- B E Brown (Builders) Ltd
- 104 Church Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2LF
- 3.2 miles from Birmingham
- D.F Clarke
- 63 Sutton Road, Birmingham, B23 6QJ
- 3.5 miles from Birmingham
- Cosnett & Scarrott
- 42 Bleak Hill Road, Birmingham, B23 7EH
- 3.5 miles from Birmingham
- Evenlast Ltd
- Francis House, 28 Slade Road, Birmingham, B23 7PG
- 3.5 miles from Birmingham
- C D Builders
- Barnes Hill, Birmingham, B29 5TY
- 3.7 miles from Birmingham
- R Cudd
- 41 Warren Road, Birmingham, B44 8QH
- 3.7 miles from Birmingham
- Flair Builders
- Eurka Packhorse La, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 0DN
- 4.1 miles from Birmingham
- Evenlast
- B47 5HJ
- 4.1 miles from Birmingham
- Decorative Metalwork
- 67 Church Hl, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 3UB
- 4.8 miles from Birmingham
- A C Construction
- 58 Stonehouse Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6LJ
- 5.0 miles from Birmingham
- B A Cashmore Co Ltd
- 87b Sheffield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5HW
- 5.0 miles from Birmingham
- Davron Building Services Ltd
- 4a Goldieslie Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5PQ
- 5.0 miles from Birmingham
- N E Cox
- 190 Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5UE
- 5.0 miles from Birmingham
- All Maintenance Services
- 38 Moss Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1JQ
- 5.5 miles from Birmingham
- Bramblewood Contractors
- 68 Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1HD
- 5.5 miles from Birmingham
- Ellesmore Construction
- Unit 15, 17 Reddicap Trdg Est, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1LA
- 5.5 miles from Birmingham
- Smith L.J
- 5 Waters Drive, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4TQ
- 5.6 miles from Birmingham
- Stella Construction Ltd
- Windward Way Ind Est Trent Drive, Birmingham, B36 0UJ
- 6.2 miles from Birmingham