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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 England
- Division Five Builders
- www.north-london-builder.co.uk
- Well established building company serving North London and the surrounding areas for all aspects of building work. No job to small.
- 0845 8064998 - 25 Downham Road, London, N1 5AA
- DR Carpentry
- www.drcarpentry.co.uk
- D.R Carpentry are leading specialists in all aspects of carpentry and building services. Based in Romford, our services are available to all domestic and commercial clients. Tel 07932 622 962.
- 020 85998030 - 76 Freshnell Avenue, Romford, Essex, RM6 5DT
- Yes Property Maintenance Ltd
- www.yespropertymaintenance.co.uk
- We cover all building and property maintenance work. No job too big and small. Extensions, renovations, maintenance, plumbing, electrical, decorating and roofing. See our website for full details.
- 0845 8062313 - Tribec House 58-60 Edward Road, New Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8AZ
- DJ Snell Builders Ltd
- www.builder-colchester.co.uk
- DJ Snell Builders are a highly recommended company based in Clacton on Sea. They are a family run business offering domestic, commercial and industrial work for all aspects of building.
- 0845 2632038 - 2 Faraday Close Gorse Lane Industrial Estate, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 4TR
- Enigma Building Contractors
- www.buildersromford.co.uk
- We specialise in all general building work, property extensions, renovations, and loft conversions. All our work is the highest standard. Pick up the phone and call us now.
- 020 85501567 - 169 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0NZ
- Friend Contracting
- www.plasterersuxbridge.com
- Established for 25 years, an unrivaled and quick service throughout London. Competitive and guaranteed service, references on demand. We cover everything including gas, central heating, dry lining, plastering, UPVC, fascias, extensions, etc.
- 0845 8323890 - White Gates Cheapside Lane, Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5AE
- Hexagon Consultants
- www.hexagonconsultants.co.uk
- We are a well established company that prides itself on the quality of our work. We cover any building job whether it is a loft conversion or a full renovation. Contact us for further details.
- 0845 2632084 - 176 Bexley Road Eltham, London, SE9 2PH
- Goldcrest Developments
- www.goldcrest-developments.co.uk
- Goldcrest Developments provide high quality building and roofing services throughout the whole of the Durham area.
- 0191 3779693 - 23 Norton Avenue Bowburn, Durham, County Durham, DH6 5AH
- Russell James Builders Ltd
- www.russelljamesbuilders.co.uk
- Reliable, experienced and highly skilled builder offering a complete service including design and build, new build work, refurbishments, major alterations and extensions. Free estimates available and we are NHBC registered.
- 0845 2910014 - 47 Mill Street, Colchester, CO1 2AH
- Parchmore Builders
- www.parchmorebuilders.co.uk
- Contact Parchmore Builders for any domestic or commercial enquiry. We do it all no job too big or too small.
- 0845 8064425 - Suite 18 Charter House, Croydon, CR0 2RE
- Regency Builders UK Ltd
- www.regencybuilderukltd.com
- Regency Builders UK Ltd offers a wide range of services, covering all aspects of property maintenance from plastering to full extensions and everything in between.
- 020 83033088 - 83 West Street, Bexleyheath, DA7 4BP
- Avondale Developments Ltd
- www.builderinhull.co.uk
- Here at Avondale developments Ltd we offer a wide range of building and property maintenance services including roofing, plumbing, electrical work, refurbishments and most importantly a complete building service.
- 0845 8069886 - 10a Gothenburg Way Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, North Humberside, HU7 0YG
- Multidec UK Ltd
- www.multidecukltd.co.uk
- Multidec LTD is one of Colchester's finest building companies for all your domestic and commercial requirements with over 30 years experience in the trade. We offer a complete service.
- 0845 4918179 - Unit 3 Waldergraves Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SE
- O'Connor Builders Ltd
- www.builderwembley.com
- O_Connor Builders is Wembley_s leading building company specialising in extensions, conversions, renovations, refurbishments, kitchens, bathrooms and decking. All of our work is Checkatrade approved. Please call or visit our website for more information.
- 07973 615173 - Empire House Empire Way, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 0EW
- Manorcote Building Ltd
- www.builders-surrey.co.uk
- Manorcote Building Ltd is London's premier building firm.We take care of all aspects of building including extensions, alterations and also carpentry.We are a professional, clean, tidy and competitively priced.Please call today for a quotation 0207 3521333
- 020 87150185 - 134 Lots Road, London, SW10 0RJ
- Millstream Builders
- www.millstream-builders.co.uk
- Professional building company covering all aspects of building services and property maintenance for domestic clients including, extensions, loft conversions, alterations and renovations.
- 0845 8068689 - 39 Glebe End Elsenham, Harlow, Herfordshire, CM22 6EL
- Jacks Building Services
- www.jacksbuildingservicesltd.co.uk
- Jacks Building Services are an established, respected building firm based in Harrow. They specialise in extensions and loft conversions but will also do bathrooms and kitchen installation.Please call 0845 013 5489
- 0845 0135489 - 5 Melrose Rd Pinner, Harrow, HA5 5RA
- Jag Construction ltd
- www.jagconstruction.co.uk
- Jag Construction are based in the Hounslow area. We have over 20 years experience in the construction industry and provide an all in one building service from planning to completion.
- 0845 8067372 - Unit 69Phoenix Distribution Park 64-66 Phoenix Way, Hounslow, TW5 9NB
- Audley Construction
- 01273 833023 - Unit 6 Danworth Fm Danworth La, Brighton, BN6 9LW
- King and Country Builders
- 01825 764608 - Pippingford Pk Manor Millbrook Hl, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3HW
- MP Constructions
- 01208 72584 - Unit 4 Carminnow Rd Indust Est, Bodmin, PL31 1EP
- Regal Interior & Building Services
- 0121 4414700 - Unit 9 Parton Rd Indust Est, Birmingham, B14 6TA
- C J Scarff
- 01642 722822 - 9 Newton Road, Great Ayton, Cleveland, TS9 6BS
- Damp-proofing & Building Services
- 01670 530264 - 40 Gibson Street, Newbiggin-by-the-sea, Northumberland, NE64 6UW
- Howard
- 01757 638787 - September Ho High St, Barmby On The Marsh, DN14 7HU
- P G K Building Survices
- 01423 797523 - PO Box 52, Knaresboro, HG2 9II
- Construction Techniques
- 0161 7259396 - 5 Dumers Cl, Radcliffe, M26 2PP
- Hebson
- 01768 779803 - Threlkeld Old Lead Mines, Keswick, CA12 4SU
- AmpBuild
- 01253 314991 - 251 Preston Old Rd, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9UW
- Ealing Roofing and Guttering - For roofing, guttering and home improvements
- 020 85685034 - 56 Almond Ave, South Ealing, London, W5 4AB
- ADI Developments
- 07768 39529 - 43 Westhill Rd, Dartford, Dartford, DA1 2HJ
- MJ & JN Cleverley - Building Contractors
- 0117 9780350 - Leigh House Whitchurch Lane, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 7TA
- Husar Ltd
- 020 89047079 - 23 Derwent Gardens, Wembley, London, HA9 8SG
- Mike Scholey
- 01430 424129 - 62 Westgate, N Cave, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 2NJ
- Concept-Solutions
- 0800 3898238 - Longridge Road, Ribbleton,, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5AP
- AJB Vickery
- 01285 643584 - 6 Berry Hill Cresent, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2HG
- G Hall Builders
- 01727 858882 - 2 The Garth, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0JJ
- Bespoke By Brown
- 01767 699424 - 7 Longfield Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1LJ
- Highshore Construction
- 01872 247260 - 25 Mitchell Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1ED
- JSR Construction
- 01746 862786 - Hill Farm, Chelmarsh, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6AX