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 Essex
- Paul Shaw and Son
- www.pshawandson.co.uk
- We specialise in all round general maintenance carried out inside and out by experienced, reliable and friendly professionals. We can also do call outs.
- 0845 2911227 - 218 Mersea Road Colchester, Essex, CO2 8QG
- Bates Roofing
- www.batesroofing.co.uk
- All types of roof and building repairs undertaken, thousands of satisfied customers and small jobs a pleasure. Please call today for a free quote or visit the website for more information.
- 0845 2631132 - 6 Alexandra Road Colchester, Essex, CO3 3DB
- Bernard Breeze Architects
- www.bernardbreezearchitects.co.uk
- Bernard Breeze Architects is a well established architects based in Braintree with experience in extensions and loft conversions. For more information please check our website or call us on 0845 013 6823
- 0845 0136823 - 7 Kingfisher Way Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9NS
- Platinum Projects
- www.buildersessex.com
- Platinum are experienced and dedicated specialist building contractors based in the UK. We specialise in construction of all types of commercial and domestic property maintenance and refurbishments including specialist building projects. Please contact for further info.
- 01268 779559 - 104 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JR
- J & M Building Specialists Ltd
- www.jmbuildingspecialists.com
- JM building specialist covers all aspects of domestic and light commercial building works in Southend-on-sea and local areas. Please check the website for further information. Mobile 07973829918 - 07949994628
- 0845 2633247 - 24 Chelsworth Cresent Chorpe Bay, Southend-on-sea, SS1 3EF
- William H Farrance Builders
- www.builderclactononsea.co.uk
- Well established builders covering all aspects of building services throughout Clacton-on-sea. For a professional and quality service please call today.
- 07979 857457 - Unit 3 Green Yard 33 St Marys Road, Frinton-on-sea, Essex, CO13 9HT
- CJ Williams Builders
- www.cjwilliamsbuilders.co.uk
- Contact CJ Williams for any aspect of building work. We specialize in restorations and conversions. We also deal with listed buildings. Please call 0845 013 5894
- 0845 0135894 - Silver Birches 57 Hight Road, Colchester, CO2 0DT
- Ashleaf Construction Ltd
- www.builderongar.co.uk
- Ashleaf Construction is a building company providing a broad spectrum of building work with specialist areas in both the domestic and commercial building sectors.
- 0845 2634800 - 22 Rodney Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9HN
- AML Building Services
- Ian the proprietor has over 20 years experience in the building industry and has an excellent reputation built on repeat business.
- 0845 6835330 - Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0NL
- G Smith Builders
- www.buildersclactononsea.co.uk
- We offer a full building service specialising in extensions, refurbishments and loft conversions. We cover Clacton on sea, Colchester, Ipswich and surrounding areas. All work is guaranteed. Members of Federation of Master Builders.
- 0845 2635130 - 58 Hall Lane, Walton On The Naze, Essex, CO14 8HD
- JC Bricklaying and Building Contractors
- www.jcbricklayingandbuildingcontractors.com
- JC Bricklaying and building contractors are a well established building company with over 20 years experience in all aspects of building works. Covering the South Essex area.
- 01277 899921 - Kendal Dunmow Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0NN
- 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
- Roy Andrews Ltd
- www.general-builders-essex.com
- Roy Andrews Ltd is a small family business covering most aspects of building, decorating, small building work, maintenance, interior, exterior, hard landscaping, carpentry and joinery.
- 07989 668135 - 8 Beaches Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5EG
- J Drake
- www.jdrake.co.uk
- J Drake covers a 30 mile radius of Harwich and specialises in all your general building requirements. The company has been established over 12 years.
- 0845 8060014 - 29 Valley Road Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4RS
- Beaulieu Construction
- www.beaulieuconstruction.co.uk
- Beaulieu Construction specialise in all aspects of building and construction, including house extensions and loft conversions.
- 0845 3478225 - 15 Chandlers Burnham-on-crouch, Chelmsford, CM0 8NY
- 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
- Building Refurbishment Specialist
- Building Refurbishments Specialist cover all Cambridgeshire and Essex in all general building and property maintenance and refurbishments. Part P registered. No job too big or small.
- 0845 6834126 - 141 Olive Avenue, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 3PX
- Gemini Builders & Property Maintenance Ltd
- www.propertymaintenancesouthendonsea.com
- Gemini Builders and Property Maintenance Ltd is a new partnership between Geoff Sesniak and Barry Barlow, established in Southend on Sea in 2007.
- 01702 615440 - 36 Maldon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5AZ
- Southern Reinstatements Ltd
- www.builder-essex.com
- Southern Reinstatements specialises in all aspects of building works. Plumbing, electrical, brick laying, refurbishment and conversions.
- 0845 6834626 - Parklands Farm Lower Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8QS
- Cantily Construction Ltd
- www.pavingessex.com
- Welcome to Cantily Construction Ltd! A company conceived to provide the complete package for your home and garden, from planning to new builds, from garden clearance to full landscaping projects, and soon to be offering a whole range of home and garden products in our on-line retail store.
- 01245 614028 - 36 Queens Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HA
- 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
- 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
- Hamcor Construction Services Ltd
- www.hamcorconstructionservices.co.uk
- Hamcor Construction Services Ltd specialise in commercial building, new builds, refurbishments, renovations and maintenance work. All work completed to the highest standard.
- 07703 059375 - 8 Dukes Road, Billericay, CM11 1BP
- Ashleaf Construction Ltd
- Ashleaf Construction is a building company providing a broad spectrum of building work with specialist areas in both the domestic and commercial building sectors.
- 0845 2634691 - 22 Rodney Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9HN
- Jay's Construction
- www.buildersouthendonsea.com
- Jay_s Construction is a Southend on Sea based company offering a complete service for all your building requirements. All local areas covered including Basildon.
- 0845 2631761 - Peacehaven Central Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6AU
- Eternal Construction
- www.eternalwindows.com
- Eternal Construction is a family run business, based in Essex, specialising in new builds, extensions, conversions, refurbishments and general building and property maintenance work.
- 01268 685025 - 9 Brandenburg Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 8HA
- Building Refurbishment Specialist
- www.brs62.co.uk
- Building Refurbishments Specialist cover all Cambridgeshire and Essex in all general building and property maintenance and refurbishments. Part P registered. No job too big or small.
- 0845 6834125 - 141 Olive Avenue, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 3PX
- GW Builders and Sons Ltd
- www.builderbasildon.com
- GW Builders and Sons Ltd are a well established family run business. We specialise in decorating, property maintenance, plastering and general building work. No job too small or large.
- 0845 2635849 - 8 Ford Close Laindon West, Basildon, SS15 6JZ
- Multidec UK Ltd
- www.multidecukltd.co.uk
- Multidec UK Ltd is one of Colchester's finest building companies for all your domestic and commercial requirements with over 30 years experience, we offer a complete building service. Call today!
- 0845 4918212 - Unit 3 Waldergraves Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SE
- GMS Carpentry and Building Services
- www.gmscarpentryandbuildingservices.co.uk
- Well established building company based in Maldon however we will travel throughout Essex. Loft conversions and extension are our speciality. Please call us on 0845 013 7405
- 0845 0137405 - 1 Glebe Road Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4AR
- GS Wright
- www.builderschelmsford.co.uk
- GS Wright Builders are Chelmsford_s leading builders specialising in loft conversions, house extensions, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms. All of our work is covered by the Federation of Master Builders.
- 07831 350141 - 15 Bouverie Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0UD
- Elite Construction and Building Services Ltd
- www.eliteconstructionandbuildingservices.co.uk
- Well established and experienced company specializing in all building and construction services NAPIT approved. Good competitive rates and quality work.
- 07843 280291 - 51 Hawthorn Close Halstead, Essex, CO9 2SF
- Hart and Long Property Developments Ltd
- www.romfordcentralheating.com
- Hart and Long Property Developments is a very reliable and professional service that covers all areas of the trade from building, loft conversions, heating and many more. We cover all of Essex.
- 0845 2634397 - 69 Mawney Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 7HX
- SJP Carpentry and Construction
- www.loftconversionschelmsford.com
- SJP Carpentry and Construction Ltd is a successful family business operating throughout Essex and the London area. We provide a high standard of work for all domestic and commercial building works.
- 0845 2634551 - 45 King Edward Drive, Grays, Essex, RM16 4AQ
- D.J Carr
- 01279 850538 - Palegates Fm, Henham, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6BL
- A.G Clayden
- 01799 540425 - London Road, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3PN
- M.G Collins
- 01371 850452 - Den-Ann Church End, Shalford, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5EZ
- Walsh Michael
- 01371 856377 - Blatches Fm Braintree Rd, Stebbing, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3AL
- Richard Morris
- 01279 626066 - Unit 6, Sarbir Indust Pk Cambridge Rd, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EU
- Tradpin Construction
- 01992 561234 - 14 Hemnall Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4LW
- Allied Aerials
- 01255 676648 - 26 The Parade, Walton On The Naze, Essex, CO14 8EA
- R.O Bond
- 01787 210541 - The Bungalow Bower House, Polstead, Colchester, Essex, CO6 5DB
- Excel Brickwork
- 01376 563015 - Home Fm Mill La, Feering, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9RG
- French Kier
- 01376 520818 - 1 Stepfield, Witham, Essex, CM8 3TH
- R.J Harrington
- 01376 323758 - 40 Broad Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9RT
- Horizon Construction Management
- Lodge Ho Lodge La, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5NE
- Oliver
- 01255 862414 - 3 Tan Lane, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 9PS
- A Smith
- 01255 503277 - Alexandra Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3BS
- N.D Smith
- 01206 383837 - Ray View Brick House Fm, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8JY
- I.J Thompson
- 01206 822763 - 130 Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AQ
- M.C & M.J Willis
- 01255 508284 - 7 Hankin Avenue, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5HE
- B B C
- 01245 426733 - 22 Drywoods, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5ZG
- C & K Development
- 01621 819287 - Layer Wd Cott, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9XT
- J Flemmings
- 01702 204943 - 22 Woodpond Avenue, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4PX
- Franklin Construction Group (Franklin C.G Building Ltd)
- 01245 505050 - Unit 6, Hoffmanns Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GU
- S.H Taylor
- 01268 753736 - 522 Kents Hill Nth, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4AA
- R.J & D.E Billings
- 01474 708624 - Gay Dawn Offices Valley Rd, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8LY
- Bovis Homes (South East Regional Off)
- 01474 872427 - The Manor House, New Ash Green, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JE
- C.W Milner
- 01634 719380 - Pierre Dor Gore Gn Rd, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7HJ
- E.C Green
- 01732 822537 - Rockley Ho Wrotham Rd, South Street, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0QN