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.
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.....
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......
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 Cumbria
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M Lewthwaite Carpentry & Joinery
- www.mlewthwaite.co.uk
- All aspects of joinery to trade and general public. Full workshop for bespoke kitchens and bedrooms, staircases, windows and doors, no job too small or too big.
- 01768 88344 - Quarrystone Kirkland Road, Penrith, CA10 1RL
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Artur-Per Maintenance
- www.tilercarlisle.com
- Artur Per Maintenance are a well established family run business. From decorating to joinery work we can do it. We will do the jobs no on else will do. Call today.
- 0870 7574481 - 59 Almerry Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4EX
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Ian Creighton and Sons Limited
- www.iancreightonandsonsltd.co.uk
- Covering all slating and general building work, from garden walls to new builds and roofing work. Very competitive prices, free estimates. All areas covered. Call us now on 01539724961.
- 01539 724961 - 42 Well Ings, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5LN
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Harry Armistead Limited
- www.buildermorecambe.com
- General builder, property maintenance in the Lancaster and Morecambe district. Building, plumbing, renovation, electrical, roofing, drainage and disability work.
- 0845 3473298 - 20 Westgate Morecambe, Lancaster, LA3 3LN
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Derek Atkinson
- www.generalbuilderpenrith.co.uk
- Specialists in listed and historical buildings, based in Penrith but covering across the Eden Valley and the Lake District. From building repairs to barn conversions.
- 01768 862568 - Low Dyke Catterlen, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0BQ
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TDB Building Services Ltd
- www.builderincarlisle.co.uk
- With over 30 years building experience in the area we have built a sound reputation in the area due to quality workmanship, competitive pricing and attention to detail. Our highly skilled builder has excellent local knowledge. All work is fully guaranteed. Free no obligation estimates.
- 0845 3736600 - 47 Eden Park Cresent, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2UG
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S Bond Associates
- www.sbondassociates.co.uk
- Established building firm covering the whole of Cumbria
- 61 Newcastle Street Shaddongate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5UH
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Sam Toms Joinery Ltd
- www.buildersincumbria.com
- Sam Toms Building and Joinery Ltd is a premier, professional, reliable and locally time served company. Being a family run builder in Cumbria we provide a friendly service at affordable rates.
- 0845 6836118 - Roger Ground Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, LA23 2DQ
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AP and J Brown Ltd
- www.buildersincarlisle.co.uk
- We are a family run business trading for over 30 years and NHBC Approved. We can undertake anything from Ground Work up to New Builds, Extensions and Maintenance. Customer made joinery division.
- 0845 2503636 - Unit 1-4 St. Nicholas Bridge Business Park, CARLISLE, CA2 4BA
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PJ Building Services Cumbria Ltd
- www.generalbuilderkeswick.co.uk
- We are PJ Building Services and carry out all types of building work as well as plumbing and heating. We work in the Penrith, Keswick and Cockermouth area.
- 0845 8156787 - Rose Villa The Pow, Workington, CA14 1TZ
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RLS Builders
- www.rlsbuildersuk.com
- We are RLS Builders Ltd and provide good quality work to all of our customers. All work is carried out by our skilled craftsmen who are both friendly and reliable. We travel within a 30 mile radius of Penrith.
- 07970 291257 - Derwent House Derwent Close, Penrith, CA11 9GP
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Renwick Bros Ltd
- www.joinerypenrith.com
- Welcome to Renwick Bros Ltd. We are a local company in Penrith that covers all aspects of Carpentry and can also undertake Building and Property Maintenance in and around the Penrith area.
- 01768 864913or0788566 - 16 Brougham Street, Penrith, CA11 9DW
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Derisa Home Improvements
- www.buildercarlisle.com
- Derisa Home Improvements are a family business working locally and has been established for over 20 years offering free quotes and a reliable, hardworking service.
- 07894 791864 - The Nettles Park Close, Carlisle, CA4 8AX
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Hogg and Robinson Builders Ltd
- www.hoggandrobinsonltd.co.uk
- Established for over 60 years, NAPIT approved, FMB and NHBC and specialising in all building and electrical services. Good competitive rates and friendly reliable services.
- 0845 2634914 - Rose Cottage Laversdale Lane End, Carlisle, CA6 4PS
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Dennis Waggott Building Contracts Ltd
- www.denniswaggottbuilders.com
- We are a very well established business. No job too big or small. We always go the extra mile to make sure our customers are completely satisfied.
- 0845 0137861 - Whitehill Farm Scaleby, Carlisle, CA6 4JY
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Mark Grisedale Building Services
- www.buildersincockermouth.co.uk
- Friendly reliable builder who covers the Cumbria area. Based in Cockermouth, member of the Federation of Master Builders.
- 01900 828801 - 34 Pinfold Close, Cockermouth, CA13 9JW
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A R Cooke General Builders
- www.builderkendal.com
- For a general builder in Kendal, Coniston or Windermere call A R Cooke general builders. They will complete the job from start to finish. No need for separate tradesmen.
- 0845 2502791 - 12 Mossghyll, Kendal, LA9 5QY
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J Allan
- 01228 513459 - Parklands Plains Rd, Wetheral, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8LE
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Armstrong Building Supplies Ltd
- 01228 515955 - Brunel Way Durranhill Indust Est, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NQ
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J.F Armstrong
- 01228 675389 - Netheronsett, Kirklinton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6DY
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S.G Asbridge
- 01697 476384 - Lyndene Sowerby Row, Sowerby Row, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0QH
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Border Construction
- 01228 522296 - Marconi Road, Burgh Road Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7NA
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D Bouch
- 0870 8148358 - Green Acres, Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9AF
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A.P Brown
- 01228 538319 - Waterloo Bldgs St. Nicholas Yd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4AE
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G.C Buchanan
- 01228 531027 - Stile Farm, Linstock, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4PZ
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Builder Center (Carlisle)
- 0845 3736639 - Junction Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5XH
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Carter & Forster
- 01228 546085 - 356 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3ER
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Cumbria Building Supplies
- 01228 525104 - Burgh Rd Indust Est Marconi Rd, Burgh Road Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7NF
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J.T Dove
- 01228 542011 - St. Nicholas Bdge, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4AA
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Elmtack Construction
- 01228 525294 - 201 Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7LN
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Forster & Brown
- 01697 746498 - Middle Row Low Row, Low Row, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2LJ
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J Grant
- 01228 675384 - Carim Scaleby Hl, Scaleby Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4LY
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Hodgson Construction Ltd
- 01228 576464 - Everglades, Kirkbampton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6JQ
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Howden's Joinery Branches
- 01228 810821 - 3a Currock Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4AS
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Ian Simpson Builders
- 01228 818829 - 59a Beaumont Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4RQ
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Alan Irving Construction Ltd
- 0845 2631434 - Unit E Dutchess Avenue, Carlisle, CA6 4SN
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Jewson (Carlisle)
- 01228 536401 - Stevenson Rd Durranhill Trading Est, Durranhill Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NS
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Jewson Carlisle
- 01228 515401 - Durranhill Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NX
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M.J Lindsay
- 01228 573635 - Brooklyn Laversdale, Laversdale, Irthington, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4PJ
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Montgomery Homes
- 01228 526677 - 111 Denton Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5EH
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Northern Developments
- 01228 533315 - Thomas La Burgh Rd Indust Est, Burgh Road Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7ND
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R & M Ceiling
- 01228 513054 - Avalon Ghyll Rd, Scotby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8BT
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W Ridley
- 01697 72260 - Edgewood Station Rd, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1EU
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Sandysike Builders Merchants
- 01228 792485 - Sandysike Indst Est, Sandysyke, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5SR
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S.J Stainforth
- 01228 545074 - 229 Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7LT
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Story Construction
- 01228 593359 - Burgh Road Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7NA
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Michael Thompson
- 01228 525314 - St Ninians Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4NE
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S.R Thompson
- 01228 576418 - Ludgate, Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6AP
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Travis Perkins (Branches, Carlisle)
- 01228 531488 - Currock Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4AX
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Tsada Building Design Services
- 01228 791807 - Tsada Cott, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5NA
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Versitile Sealed Units
- 01228 543118 - Caxton Road, Newton Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7NS
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Wickes Building Supplies
- 01228 596880 - Hardwicke Circ, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5UL
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Bernard Provost Building Contractor
- 01387 373205 - The Smithy, Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfries And Galloway, DG13 0QH
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JC Buildings
- 01228 712770 - Barras Lane Industrial Estate, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7ND
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Crossling
- 01228 539288 - Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HA
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Northern Construction & Security
- 01228 513776 - The Bothy Denton Holme Trdg Est Chapel Pl, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5DF
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Training Company Carillion Construction
- 01228 597498 - Port Rd Bsns Pk Port Rd, CA2 7AJ
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Lambert Gill Ltd
- 01228 536515 - Kingstown Broadway, Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HA
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D.J Jefferson
- 01228 576525 - West End, Burgh-by-Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6AX
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Archimedes Developments
- 01228 531834 - 69 Tribune Drive, Houghton, Cumbria, CA3 0LE
