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
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
'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 County Down
- TSPT Construction
- www.buildercountydown.co.uk
- TSPT Construction specialise in roofs, roof conversions, new builds, extensions and garages. All types of construction work carried out by top class tradesmen. Mobile 07711 197193
- 19 The Links Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT30 7NB
- Robert Bunting Plumbing and Heating
- www.buildernewtownards.co.uk
- Robert Bunting is based in Newtownards covering Northern Ireland. They specialise in general building. They have over 10 years experience.
- 14 Ravara Dale Ballygowan, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 6HP
- Britannia Projects
- 14 Bridge Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AW
- Able Builders
- 21 Dundrum Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0BG
- D.J Allen
- 58 Craigs Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9RL
- K Anderson
- 7 The Avenue, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8DF
- W.C Anthony
- 19 Oakland Crescent, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7PY
- Ken Black
- 73a Holywood Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4TQ
- Brooks Building Supplies
- 20 Church Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6ER
- Building Advisory Services
- 15a Belfast Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3PN
- Building Services
- 116 Abbey Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JB
- Burns Construction
- 3 Hilltown Road, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0PX
- Carryduff Building Supplies
- 116 Hillsborough Road, Moneyrea, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 6AZ
- City Construction Services
- 28 Knock Road, Rathfriland, Newry, County Down, BT34 5NX
- A.G Clarke
- 17 Abbacy Road, Ardkeen, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 1HH
- Comber Building Services
- 9b Castle Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4SU
- Construction Sealants
- 16 Mountnorris, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0QZ
- Mason Construction
- 14 Cloughley Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 8QG
- Dunmore Construction
- 3 Main Street, Dundrum, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0LU
- East Down Construction
- 5 Deerpark Road, Portaferry, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 1PW
- D George
- 73 Bentra Road, Ballycarry, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9HN
- E.J George
- 66 Craigowen Road, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7NE
- Hooks Construction
- 86b Saintfield Road, Killinchy, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 6RW
- James.H Hughes
- 2 Up Ballygela Rd, Ardkeen, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 1JH
- Jamison's Building Contractors
- 41 Derryboy Road, Crossgar, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9LH
- K & B Builders
- 30 Port Road, Islandmagee, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3SN
- KBS Construction
- 163 Newcastle Road, Kilkeel, Newry, County Down, BT34 4NN
- William Kelly
- 38 Derrylecka Rd, Newry, County Down, BT34 2NL
- Kelso Agencies
- Unit 14L Kilroot Bsns Pk Larne Rd, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DX
- Kelso Agencies
- Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7HQ
- Stephen Leyland
- Quarry Heights, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 7SZ
- M.G Construction
- Ballytrustan Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 7AQ
- John Mccartan
- 28-32 Main Street, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AD
- McCloys Building Supplies
- 31 Cross Street, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9QG
- John McMurtry
- 5 Island Rd Lower, Ballycarry, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 9HB
- John Milliken
- 122 Upper Road, Greenisland, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 8RL
- Minnis Construction
- 6 Elizabeth Gardens, Comber, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 5BQ
- P.J Morgan
- 167 Bryansford Road, Kilcoo, Newry, County Down, BT34 5LW
- Joseph Morrison
- 47 Scrabo Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NW
- Murdock Construction
- Upper Dromore Road, Warrenpoint, Newry, County Down, BT34 3PN
- Newray Construction
- Unit 13 Greenbank Indust Est, Greenbank Industrial Estate, Newry, County Down, BT34 2QX
- Newray Construction
- Newry, County Down, BT34 1LR
- Newry Building Supplies
- Greenbank Industrial Estate, Rampart Road, Newry, County Down, BT34 2QU
- North Down Construction
- 185 Mill Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4LN
- O'Hare Construction
- 5 Ardaluin Court, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0RT
- Parkway Coach Building
- 7a Ballycreely Road, Comber, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 5PX
- Point Building Supplies
- Milltown East Indust Est Upper Dromore Rd, Warrenpoint, Newry, County Down, BT34 3PN
- Professional Construction Services
- 20 Ballydoo Road, Mayobridge, Newry, County Down, BT34 2HP
- Ross Construction Company
- Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4QP
- J Stewart Contracts
- 7 Gobbins Path, Islandmagee, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3SP
- Strong Construction
- 31 High Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5BG
- David Thompson
- 23 Bow Street, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HD
- X L Construction
- 34 Lancasterian Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AB
- Leo Matheson Contracts
- Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9DG
- Construction Sealants
- 2 Rathmore, Warrenpoint, Newry, County Down, BT34 3SF
- Brooks Building Supplies
- 20 Church Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6ER
- Ballyrolly Construction
- Drumfad Bay Ballywalter Rd, Millisle, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2HY
- Cladline Construction
- Garage, 27 Oakwood Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3LH
- K M Construction & Joinery
- 3 Glen Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9QT
- Carlton Consruction
- 58 Carlton Heights, Bangor, Down, BT19 6ZB