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 Powys
- Gethin Jones Ltd
- www.gethinjonesltd.co.uk
- Gethin Jones is one of Brecons top building contractors, specialising in commercial contracts, new builds, extensions, conversions and much more.
- Cwmhyfred Felin Cray, Cray Brecon, Powys, LD3 8YR
- J A Bowen and Co
- www.jabowenandcoltd.co.uk
- We are a highly recommended groundwork contracting company specialising in demolition, tarmac and asphalt laying. We undertake both domestic and commercial work.Please call 0845 815 1555 (Local Rate Call)
- Nant Fforch Cwm Golau, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9EY
- I.K Brookes
- Llettyridd Treeccfan Rd, Bwlch, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HZ
- Kendy Builders
- Boughrood Ho The Struet, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7LS
- E.J Morgan
- School Ho Pentrefelin, Pentrefelin, Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8TT
- Austin Price
- Tara Sarnau, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9PR
- G.R Probert
- 17 Penyfan Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8DB
- D.E.M Rees
- St. Davids Villa Ffrwdgrech Rd, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8DR
- J.L Stephens
- Graig Vw, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7YZ
- Vale Building Services
- Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8NL
- A.J.H Newtown
- 8 Dolerw Park Drive, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2BA
- R.D Ashton
- Goron, Cefn Mawr, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3LD
- Barwick Construction
- Ivy Croft Lower Canal Rd, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2HY
- B.W Bellis
- 15 Mill Fields, Milford, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3JP
- Boys & Boden
- Mochdre Industrial Estate, Mochdre, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4LE
- D Bridgewater
- Crossway, Howey, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5PU
- Builder Center (Llandrindod Wells)
- Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6BH
- Builth Building Services
- Building Yd Castle Rd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3EL
- G.F Coates
- 4 Hafren Ter, Main St, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5HQ
- A.M Davies
- 18 Glandwr Park, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3DF
- Gwilym Davies
- Cae Deinter, Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5QT
- Davies
- Pwllgwilym, Cilmery, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3NY
- Davies
- Pwllgwillyn La Llanafan Rd, Cilmery, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3NY
- R.J Davies
- Pwllgwilym, Cilmery, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3NY
- G & T Evans
- Mochdre Indust Est, Mochdre, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4JD
- Mike Evans
- Llannerch Ddyfi, Cemmaes Road, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8JZ
- T Evans
- 1 Craignant, Nantmel, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6EW
- Jewson (Builth Wells)
- Sawmills Station Yard, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SS
- M.R Jones
- Sycamores, Dolau, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5TE
- R.D.G Jones
- The Cottage, Painscastle, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3JL
- R.M Lanham
- Rhydhafren, Waen Lane, Llandinam, Powys, SY17 5BH
- Llanidloes Building Supplies
- Severnside Depot Eastgate St, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6HD
- M J M Builders
- 2 Glandwr Villa, Gorn Road, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6DQ
- J.A Morgan
- Noyadd, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5PE
- H Naylor
- Tyr-Orsaf Cerrist, Van, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6NH
- O G W Builders
- Westgate St, Van Rd, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6AD
- J Osborne
- The Strand, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3AA
- D.E Owen
- 2 Severn St, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5DX
- James Phillips
- 10 Pen Y Borfa, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6HP
- I Pryce
- Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7DJ
- Smithfield Workshop
- Smithfield Mkt Smithfield Rd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3AN
- R Taylor
- Riverside 11 Crabtree Gn, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6EP
- Travis Perkins Trading (Branches, Machynlleth)
- Doll St, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BQ
- L.J Watkins
- New Bungalow Fronwen La, Dolau, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5TL
- Welsh Oak Frame
- Belmont Station Rd, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5EQ
- F.j.williams Of Hay
- Hereford Rd, Hay-on-wye, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR3 5EW
- Simon Hill Building Contractors
- 7 Tainworth Pennorth, 150, LD3 7EJ
- Burdens
- Old Station Yd, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AA
- Travis Perkins Trading (Branches, Newtown)
- New Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1AS
- Beacons Construction & Maintenance
- 126 Beacons Park, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9BP
- W.h Ricketts
- Forge Cott, Ffynnon Gynydd, HR3 5LN
- David Jenkinson
- Great Ho Barn, Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0SH
- Perfect Pitch Construction
- Pengarn Fm, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8NR
- Robert Price Builders Merchants Ltd
- Danygaer Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7DT
- Knighton Builders Merchants
- LD7 1EW
- A.W. Jones Construction
- Pentwyn Barn, LD2 1KK
- Tywyn Glass & Construction
- Brook Street, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9DP
- Paul Stephen
- Bronderw, Llanwnog, Powys, SY17 5JG
- M I Lewis Building Contractor
- Paris House, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ
- M I Lewis Building Contractor
- Paris House, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ