Avoiding Cowboy Builders

Avoiding Cowboy BuildersCowboy 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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Concrete Construction

Concrete ConstructionOne 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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Brickwork

BrickworkBrick 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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Building in Energy Efficiency

Building in Energy EfficiencyTo 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 Dangers

Asbestos DangersAsbestos 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

Loft ConversionsLoft 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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Home Extensions

Home ExtensionsUnlike 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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Building Regulations

Building RegulationsThe 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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Sand and Aggregates

Sand and AggregatesAggregate 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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DIY Advice

DIY AdviceBefore 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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Fed Master Builder

Fed Master BuilderThe 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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Design and Build

Design and Build

'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.

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Builders in Bristol

Bristol, South West

Acredale Builders Ltd
01225 312693 - 47 Salisbury Rd, Larkhall, BA1 6QZ
Allen
01454 294532 - Rose Cott West End, Wickwar, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8LB
Avon Porch Builders
0117 9324846 - 32 North Street, Oldland Common, Bristol, Avon, BS30 8TR
Bronze Duke Ltd
01225 447999 - Stable Yard, Bellotts Road, Bath, Avon, BA2 3RT
Builder Center
Westmoreland Station Road, Bath, Avon, BA2 3HQ
Builder Centre
2 London Road, Warmley, Bristol, Avon, BS30 5JB
G.S Burgess
01225 858675 - 186a London Road West, Bath, Avon, BA1 7QU
D.P Burke
0117 9670167 - Elm Barn London Rd, Warmley, Bristol, Avon, BS30 5NA
C J N Building Contractors
0117 9098851 - 41 Meadow Court Drive, Oldland Common, Bristol, Avon, BS30 9SU
Cedar Development & Construction
01454 312300 - 61-67 Rounceval Street, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, Avon, BS37 6AS
Chamberlain Construction
01454 317117 - Bodkin Hazel Cotswold La, Old Sodbury, Bristol, Avon, BS37 6NE
Classic Build Stonemasons of Baths Ltd
01225 465447 - 7 Chapel Row, Bathampton, Bath, BA2 6TB
Concrete Contractors
0117 9323847 - Long Acres Redfield Hl, Bitton, Bristol, Avon, BS30 6NX
J Crozier
01761 470394 - Picklands, Bloomfield Road, Timsbury, Bath, Avon, BA2 0LH
A.E.C Curtis
0117 9674644 - Norman Road, Warmley, Bristol, Avon, BS30 5JA
Drainage Castings-Sjc
01225 448003 - 14 Brassmill Enterprise Cntr Brassmill La, Bath, Avon, BA1 3JN
E R Hemmings
01454 884444 - Dean Road, Yate, Bristol, Avon, BS37 5NR
J Dellow
01225 429739 - Unit 20 Wansdyke Bsns Cntr, BA2 3LY
Hinton Construction
01761 451188 - Wookey Barn, Lower Road, Hinton Blewett, Temple Cloud, Bristol, Avon, BS39 5AT