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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.
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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.....
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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......
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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 North East
Centurion Windows Ltd
- www.centurionwindowsscarborough.co.uk
- Welcome to Centurion Windows - Scarborough's Specialists in quality replacement PVCu double glazing windows and doors.
- 147 Victoria Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1SY
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.
- Croftside Lodge Halifax Road, Bradford, Yorkshire, BD13 5DE
Blueprint Contract and Maintenance Ltd
- www.blueprintcmltd.co.uk
- Blueprint offer a wide range of building and property maintenance services to domestic and commercial clients throughout Harrogate and North Yorkshire.
- 29 Heath Grove, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0PX
TW Tindall & Son Ltd
- www.twtindallandson.com
- TW Tindall and Son Ltd in Scarborough offer reliable building and joinery services at great prices. Quality workmanship is assured and our rates are very competitive.
- 116 Main Street Cayton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3RP
MA Construction Ltd
- www.maconstructionltd.com
- M A Construction Ltd specialises in all your commercial and domestic groundworks, drainage, construction, building work, driveways and much more.
- 15 Cadaleigh Close Bransholme, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU7 4DA
JB Henry and Sons Ltd
- www.builders-huddersfield.co.uk
- Design and build houses, bungalows, industrial and commercial units, specialist stonemasons, bricklayers, joiners and all other trades, ground work, hard landscaping and pointing also undertaken.
- 33 Deep Lane Clifton, Huddersfield, HD6 4HF
Ian Fairless Building Contractors
- www.builderderwentside.co.uk
- Established 1978 local building firm based in consett. Working in Derwentshire and all over the North East.
- Belmont House Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN
ANB Property Maintenance
- www.maintenancewakefield.co.uk
- ANB Property Maintenance is a professional and reliable company. All workmanship carried out to the highest standards. We also cover West Yorkshire for larger jobs. Phone 01924 380690 Mobile 07808 676237
- 1 Sherwood Grove 1 Sherwood Grove, Wakefeild, WF2 8RY
AP Joinery
- www.ap-joinery.com
- Well established building and joinery company serving Hull and surrounding areas. Reliable, prompt, honest and tidy, AP Joinery comes highly recommended in this area. No job too small.
- 35 Poultney Garth Hedon, Hull, HU12 8NS
JRB Designs Ltd
- www.jrbdesignsltd.co.uk
- JRB Designs Ltd are Barnsley based specialists in the provision of planning and construction drawings for loft conversions, extensions and other building projects.
- 166 Churchfield Lane Darton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5EA
Fullwood Construction Ltd
- www.generalbuilderhuddersfield.co.uk
- Fullwood construction Ltd will carry out any aspect of general building work and new builds in the Huddersfield, Leeds and Halifax area. We do all domestic, industrial and commercial work also.
- 11 Fullwood Drive Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 4JH
R D Battye & Son
- www.builderswestyorkshire.co.uk
- R D Battye and Son offers exterior and interior building services in West Yorkshire. For new buildings, extensions, refurbishments, alterations, roofing, conservatories, patios, plastering and general maintenance.
- 59 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8PR
Ace Builders
- www.acebuild.co.uk
- Ace Build cover all aspects of general building in the County Durham area. For fast, reliable, professional service call Ace Build first.
- The Old Brewery 9 Quarryburn Lane, Hunwick, County Durham, DL15 0RE
Robinsons Property Services
- www.robinsonspropertyservices-ltd.co.uk
- Robinsons Property Services are a Huddersfield based turn key building company, specialising in damp proofing and timber treatment, all electrical, roofing, plumbing and building work undertaken though out Yorkshire and Lancashire.
- Robinson Property Services Ltd 339 Radcliffe Road, HUDDERSFIELD, HD7 5BN
B and N Batty (Builders) Ltd
- www.bandnbattybuildersltd.co.uk
- B and N Batty Builders are a building and joinery specialist established for over 30 years with fully qualified tradesmen. We are also a member of the FMB. We cover all aspects of building and work throughout Harrogate and the surrounding areas.
- Granby Bungalow Granby Road, Harrogate, HG1 4ST
JWH Group Uk Ltd
- www.jwhbuildingservicesltd.com
- 22 years established, all building work undertaken and guaranteed. Guild of Master Craftsmen and FSB. Commercial, retail, domestic, industrial work all completed. We work within a 20 mile radius of Hull
- 1 Grantley Grove Bilton Grange, Hull, North Humberside, HU9 4RU
Robert Harrison and Son Building Contractors
- www.rharrisonandsons.co.uk
- Robert Harrison and Son Building Contractors are well established builders based in Whitby. We specialise in house extensions, roofing and new builds. Please visit our website for more details.
- Carr End Glaisdale, Whitby, YO21 2QU
Bellamy Building Company
- www.buildersbarnsley.com
- Bellamy Building Company is a leading building and brick laying company based in Barnsley. We provide most types of domestic and commercial building and brick laying services at a high standard.
- 36 Applehaigh View, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4HR
Newspan Construction and Conservatories
- www.newspanconservatories.co.uk
- Yorkshires premier construction and conservatory company provides a service that gives a little bit more. We guarantee you wont be disappointed. With Newspan you get a first class job from concept to completion, for more information please visit our website or call 0845 013 6807.
- Low Osgoodby Grange Osgoodby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2AL
T Travis And Sons Builders
- www.generalbuilderssheffield.co.uk
- T Travis and sons are a well established building and property developer based in Sheffield. We cover a wide area of the building trade from broken taps to home extensions our team of highly skilled builders have a reputation second to none.
- 42a Glebe Road, Sheffield, S10 1FB
Baker Builders Ltd
- www.bakerbuildersltd.com
- 35 years experience, both domestic and commercial builders, plumbers, roofers, Corgi registered. Members of National House Builders Council.
- 1 Parsons Road North East Industrial Estate, County Durham, SR8 5AN
Gray Building Solutions
- www.buildersrotherham.com
- Total building solutions for home and business. All trades supplied and completely manufactured.
- Woodbine Cottage 3 Turner Lane, Rotherham, S60 4HY
NBS Builders
- www.nbsbuilders.com
- All building work undertaken, including renovations, extensions, new builds etc. Give us a call now for a free quote.
- 13 Walton Road Upton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 1JD
DJW Paving
- www.constructionbarnsley.co.uk
- DJW Construction is a Barnsley based company. Established for 2 years, we started paving work in January 2008. We specialise in pattern imprinted concrete.
- 1 Intake Gardens, Barnsley, S75 2DP
Hope Valley Construction Ltd
- www.hopevalleyhomeimprovements.co.uk
- Hope Valley Home Improvements are property maintenance experts specialising in the plastering, plastering and roofing needs of customers in Sheffield, Chesterfield and the surrounding areas.
- Thorn House EYAM, Derbyshire, S32 5QW
SDT Builders & Roofers
- www.builderinyork.com
- Building services include alterations, extensions, driveways, porches, ground work, roofing contractor, re-roofs, repairs, titling, leaks etc.
- Bridge House 15 Bridge Close, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 3WG
MW&RF Brewster&Sons Ltd
- www.buildersskipton.co.uk
- Brewster and Sons is a well established building and joinery firm, based in Skipton, specialising in extensions, barn conversions, new builds and much more.
- Unit 6 Gate 4 The Sidings Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1TB
Cameron Builders Ltd
- www.buildersnewcastleupontyne.co.uk
- The complete building service. Building and construction company based in Newcastle upon Tyne covering a wide range of work in both private and public sectors.
- 16 Riverside Studios Amethyst Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7YL
Protea Building Services
- www.loftconversionslondon.co.uk
- Protea Building Services is based in Richmond and covers the whole North East area from County Durham to North Yorkshire. We undertake all building work including joinery.
- 4 Victoria Row Eppleby, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7BE
Cooper and Westgate
- www.cooperandwestgate.com
- Cooper and Westgate have a dedicated team approach to construction, delivering an on time, on budget and quality building project, we pride ourselves on providing a second to none service.
- Unit 3 Derwent Walk, YORK, YO32 9QW
J Kane Builders
- www.jkanebuilders.co.uk
- J Kane Builders cover all aspects of general building work including new builds, extensions and renovations. We also do tiling, bathrooms, kitchens and more.
- 31 Cherry Way Nafferton, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 4PA
Malcolm Clark
- www.malcolmclarkbuildingcontractor.co.uk
- Maintaining standards of excellence for over 20 years, we cover all building services including insurance and grant work. We guarantee to provide the highest standard of quality craftsmanship coupled with outstanding attention to detail. Please call or visit the website for more information.
- 133 Bellasize Park Gilberdyke, Kingston Upon Hull, HU15 2XT
Smith
- 40 Grange Rd, Soothill, WF17 6LN
C J Scarff
- 9 Newton Road, Great Ayton, Cleveland, TS9 6BS
Damp-proofing & Building Services
- 40 Gibson Street, Newbiggin-by-the-sea, Northumberland, NE64 6UW
Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council Cityworks Building Services
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE4 8XL
Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council Cityworks Building Services
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4EL
Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council Cityworks Building Services
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4EJ
Howard
- September Ho High St, Barmby On The Marsh, DN14 7HU
P G K Building Survices
- PO Box 52, Knaresboro, HG2 9II
A.J Raines
- 6 Church Walk, Little Driffield, Driffield, North Humberside, YO25 5XP
R.D Saunders
- 5 Charlton Court, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0BZ
Simpson
- Offices Outgang La, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 5YL
A.W Sinclair
- Roscoe Wks Roscoe St, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7BY
R & P.A Southwell
- High Stile, Leven, Beverley, North Humberside, HU17 5NL
M.J & K Speck
- Workshops Northside Rd, Hollym, Withernsea, North Humberside, HU19 2RS
B & S Spence
- 19 Park Crest, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0BT
S Spence
- Hornbeam Fm Hookstone Rd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QQ
F Spink
- Fairfield Road, Bridlington, North Humberside, YO15 3DP
A & D Sturdy
- 26 Scarborough Road, Rillington, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8LH
Styan Builders
- Builders' Yd, Minskip, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9JF
Newforce Enterprises Ltd (Truss to Frame)
- Catfoss Indust Est Bewholme La, Brandesburton, YO25 8ES
P.M Walker
- 36 Northfields, Strensall, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 5XW
H Watson
- 9 Hawthorn Gro, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7YA
York Timber Products
- New Building Bell Fm Hollicarrs, Escrick, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 6EE
Yorkshire Maintenance Company
- Unit 1, Dalton Street, Hull, North Humberside, HU8 8BB
N Zaifert Ltd
- 29 Back Lane, East Cowick, Goole, North Humberside, DN14 9ET
A.C Bell
- Janretta Main St, Chirnside, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3XX
David Hall
- Culmailie, Birgham, Coldstream, Berwickshire, TD12 4NF
GP Fitzgerald
- 17 College Street, Shildon, Durham