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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 Ilkley
- Hart Home Improvements
- www.harthomeimprovements.co.uk
- Contact Hart Home Improvements for any of your home improvement/maintenance needs. All trades covered. 1 call really does do it all.
- 0845 8067626 - 9 Thackley Avenue Thackley, Bradford, BD10 0RX
- Axis Property Services
- www.drystonewalling.biz
- All aspects of dry stone walling covered. DSWA professional member. All areas covered. We also provided property maintenance services at very competitive prices. Call now for a free quotation.
- 0845 2633490 - 102 Carr Bottom Road Greengates, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 0BD
- Bob Spalding Ltd
- www.bobspaldingplumbingltd.co.uk
- For all your building, plumbing and heating requirements then please call. Competitive prices followed by a reliable and quality service guaranteed. For more information and a free quote please call.
- 0845 2634671 - 56 Glenside Road Shipley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD18 1EL
- Chris Milnes Building Contractors Ltd
- www.chrismilnes.co.uk
- Chris Milnes Building Contractors specialise in property extensions, new developments and conservatories. We offer a value for money building service with a high quality finish.
- 0845 0137354 - Croftside Lodge Halifax Road, Bradford, Yorkshire, BD13 5DE
- W.A Ackroyd
- 01943 607038 - Moorcroft Langbar, Langbar, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0EL
- B.& T.S
- Lower Wellington Rd, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8HR
- Burley Developments
- 01943 863555 - Off Main St, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7SB
- T.H Greenbank
- 01943 863774 - Beeston Fm Green La, Burley Woodhead, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7AZ
- S.K Hall
- 01943 831144 - The Riddings, Addingham, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0JD
- B.& T.S
- 01943 601889 - Lower Wellington Rd, LS29 8HR
- Dobson Construction
- 01943 608222 - Drill Hall Bsns Cnt East Pde, LS29 8EZ
- Aire Vallet Exteriors
- 01274 582260 - 5 Midgeley Road, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7LR
- 2.3 miles from Ilkley
- Arch Building Supplies
- 01274 580366 - Viaduct Yd Otley Rd, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7HD
- 2.3 miles from Ilkley
- Chevin Construction
- 01274 530205 - The Court Yard, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6NG
- 2.3 miles from Ilkley
- William Ellis & Sons (Baildon) Ltd
- 01274 588089 - 33 Westgate, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5EH
- 2.3 miles from Ilkley
- Construction People Recruitment Solutions
- 01274 531598 - Baildon Mills Northgate, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 6JX
- 2.3 miles from Ilkley
- Greenwoods Bros Builders
- 01274 598593 - 13 Snowden Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1JD
- 3.6 miles from Ilkley
- A 1 Builders Ironmongers
- 01943 872238 - Otley Rd, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8BT
- 4.0 miles from Ilkley
- A 1 Builders Ironmongers
- 01943 878706 - Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 8BT
- 4.0 miles from Ilkley
- Alvic Construction
- 01943 463108 - Lower Hall Fm Low Snowdon, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2NQ
- 4.0 miles from Ilkley
- GL Bishop
- 01943 461223 - 5 Newall Avenue, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2EA
- 4.0 miles from Ilkley
- K.m Norris Builders
- 01943 468133 - Westbeck Ho West La, Askwith, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2JL
- 4.0 miles from Ilkley
- Top Line Development
- 01274 566648 - Unit 16 Castlefields Trdg Est, Bingley, BD16 2AF
- 4.4 miles from Ilkley
- Bermar Building Co Ltd
- 01274 493427 - Unit 2, Bull Royd Industrial Estate, Bull Royd Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0LH
- 5.0 miles from Ilkley
- Builder Center (Bradford, Duncombe Way)
- 01274 493434 - Block 5 Duncombe Wy, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9SY
- 5.0 miles from Ilkley
- E J Dobson & Son
- 01274 638191 - 3a Oxford Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 4PN
- 5.0 miles from Ilkley
- M.K Bland
- 01274 661572 - 73 Wensleydale Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8NA
- 5.4 miles from Ilkley
- Ham Construction
- 01274 741651 - Eastbrook Ho Leeds Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 5DT
- 5.4 miles from Ilkley
- A & E Construction (Recruitment) Ltd
- 01274 723331 - 21 Northgate, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 3JR
- 5.4 miles from Ilkley
- Contech Builders
- 01274 747477 - 6a Claremont, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1BQ
- 5.9 miles from Ilkley
- Atkinsons
- 01274 497889 - Prospect Allerton Rd, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7AF
- 5.9 miles from Ilkley
- All-Tech Building Services
- 01274 818011 - Unit 2 Drumhill Wks, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6RF
- 6.3 miles from Ilkley
- M Austin
- 01274 817112 - 9 Hollingwell Hl, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6PU
- 6.3 miles from Ilkley
- Baldwin Building Contractors
- 01274 573147 - 121 Southfield Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9HQ
- 6.3 miles from Ilkley
- C & S Builders & Electrical Contractors
- 01274 226605 - 104 Gaythorne Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 8AY
- 6.3 miles from Ilkley
- Building Maintenance & Construction Services
- 01274 690989 - 74 Fair Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1QL
- 6.7 miles from Ilkley
- H B Projects
- 01274 269010 - Challenge Wy, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 8NW
- 7.0 miles from Ilkley
- Hamilton Building Contractors
- 01274 666166 - Unit 48, Commerce Ct Challenge Wy, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 8NW
- 7.0 miles from Ilkley
- Construction Publications
- 0113 2040505 - 62 Carr Hl Av, Calverley, LS28 5QG
- 7.2 miles from Ilkley
- Brooks Shopfitting & Contractors
- 01274 606277 - 40 Markfield Avenue, Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 0UH
- 7.7 miles from Ilkley