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 Devon

Devon, South West

Exeter City Council (Civic Centre Paris St Exeter, Building Services)
Exeter, Devon, EX1 1JJ
Malcolm Orchard
29 Broadway Avenue, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3EN
W Partridge
Skyline, Lapford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6PZ
B.W Smith
3 Mayfair, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4NQ
Trinity Building Services
34 Richmond Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2NA
Bernard Walker & Son
8 Sparksbarn Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5NT
Wallace & Foxford
Eden Ho, Thorverton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 5NY
R.P Webber
12 Broomhill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5AS
West Lake Properties
Highfield Fm Clyst Rd, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0BY
D.G Williams
1 Kelly Cottages, Moretonhampstead Road, Lustleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9SW
Williams
1a South Street, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2SX
C.J Woodley
Brookside Burrow La, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0BP
P.P Briers
The Gables Coombe Pk Clo, Cawsand, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1PW
DF Bryan
19 Balfour Ter, Plymouth, PL2 1RS
Care & Repair
The Quay Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AB
H.J Clarke
2 Chestnut Close, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9JJ
Clegg & Shortman Asphalt
1 Breakwater Hl, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0LZ
D.P Collins
1 Eastfield Crescent, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5JX
T.J Collins
11 Birch Pond Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7PG
F.G Conybeare
Glendale, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4AU
F.R Cross
Heybrook Dv, Heybrook Bay, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 0BP
Cross
Renney Road, Down Thomas, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 0BG
Farnham
Meavy Lane, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AJ
G.J Finch
45 St. Gabriels Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4JQ
Kier Western (Plymouth)
27 Martin Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3NE
R.J Lancaster
Helliers Fm, Ashford, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4NB
Harold Moore
104 Whitchurch Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9BQ
D & P O'Leary
22 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7AA
Stribley & Backaller
42 Whitleigh Avenue, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3AU
T E C Construction (Holdings) Ltd
Unit 131, City Business Park, Somerset Place, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 4BB
Topclass Home Improvements
Hill Vw Bedford St, Bere Alston, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7DL
L.J Hart
Laurel Cott Penncross Hl, Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3SS
C.L Maunder
Ebear Cott, Westleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7HN
D.R Paterson
Warmore Ho, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9LJ