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 Scotland
- Mackay Builders and Roughcasters
- www.makaybuilders.co.uk
- Mackay Roughcasters and Builders undertake all building and roofing work throughout Caithness and Sutherland. All our work is carried out by local, time served and LITB trained tradesmen. Please visit our website for more information.
- 0845 8151133 - Mackay Builders And Roughcasters Arenley Park, Lybster, Caithness, KW3 6AS
- Highland Property Claims
- www.builderinverness.com
- Highland property management is a reputable property management company based in Inverness shire.
- 0845 2631568 - 3-7 Young Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5BL
- Grant R Benson Building and Maintenance
- www.grantrbensonbuildingandmaintenance.co.uk
- Grant Benson specialises in all general building and property maintenance aspects. Covering a 20 mile radius of Motherwell. All trades covered.
- 01698 843278 - 9 Robert Burns Quadrant, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, ML4 3DF
- Blackstoun Builders
- www.builderpaisley.com
- Blackstoun Builders are a well established and professional general building service. No job is too small or too big.
- 0845 2633041 - 13 Anderson Drive, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, PA4 8PL
- TRS Ltd
- www.trsplumbing.co.uk
- TRS Ltd undertake all aspects of central heating and gas appliance installations. For a no obligation quote or more information give us a call.
- 0845 272699 - PO Box 21038, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 1XJ
- PMR (Scotland) Ltd
- www.buildersinedinburgh.biz
- Chris the proprietor started PMR Scotland Ltd in 1989. They offer an excellent, reliable and professional service with a wealth of knowledge in each trade. See website for more information.
- 0845 2634516 - 1 Bath Street Lane, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH15 1HA
- Fastrac UK Building and Paving Contractors
- www.fastracgroup.co.uk
- At Fastrac we offer a service that will take your building contract from start to finish including extensions, kitchens, buildings, paving, driveways and decking.
- 01592 570135 - 67 Sythrum Crescent Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5DH
- A S Frew and Son
- www.asfrewandson.co.uk
- Well established firm offers a reliable and prompt service at a reasonable price. For any job big or small A S Frew and Son are the ones to call - 0845 013 7921.
- 0845 0137921 - 74 Overtown Road Springside, Ayrshire, KA11 3BJ
- CMB Building Contractors Ltd
- www.builder-aberdeen.com
- We offer all forms of building needs; we are punctual, affordable and stick to our prices. Please visit our website.
- 0845 2634885 - 3 Crooked Lane, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 4QT
- Alistair MacLennan Builders
- www.alistairmaclennanbuilders.co.uk
- Alistar MacLennan Builders undertake all building work including new builds, extensions, renovations, restorations, concrete work, rouch casting, garages. Please contact us for a free no obligation quite or visit our website.
- 0845 8323793 - 11 Caberich Kirkhill, Inverness, IV5 7PH
- Iain Christie Joiners and Building Contractors
- www.iainchristiejoinersandbuildingcontractors.co.uk
- Iain Christie Joiners and Building Contractors cover all aspects of the joinery and building trade and specialise in large extensions and new builds. For a friendly well established company call Iain.
- 0845 2632198 - The Gardens Argarty, Doune, Perthshire, FK16 6EJ
- GPH Builders Merchants Ltd
- www.gphbuildersmerchants.com
- GPH Builders Merchants are builders merchants based in Aberdeenshire. We offer a top quality service supplying building materials and tools for everyone.
- 0845 2635385 - Harlaw Road, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB15 4FH
- Caledon Builders
- www.caledonbuilders.co.uk
- We are leaders in all aspects of building services covering the entire Aberdeenshire, Dundee, Elgin and Arbroath. We specialise in extensions and house builds etc.
- 07732 122125 - 3 Northfield Park, Laurence Kirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1EN
- Prolink Building Solutions
- www.prolinkbuilding.com
- Prolink building solutions offer general building, central heating and plumbing services, windows doors and conservatories.
- 0845 0135183 - Overhouses, Drumclog, Strathaven, ML10 6RQ
- Flat Solution Builders
- www.flatsolution.co.uk
- Flat Solution is a fantastic painting and decorating company based in Edinburgh. We provide a friendly, reliable, professional and affordable service.
- 07907 982896 - Building 4 Flat 15 Albion Gardens, Edinburgh, EH7 5QF
- Aberdeen Property Maintenance
- www.aberdeenpropertymaintenance.co.uk
- Established and reliable company. Excellent rates and no job too big or too small. From extensions to repairs we cover them all. Friendly and reliable we always get the job done right.
- 01779 474811 - 16 Arbuthnot Terrace, Peterhead, Abeerdeenshire, AB42 2BQ
- Mike ODriscoll
- www.builderelgin.com
- Complete house building including design, kitchen and bathroom refits. Refurbishments, renovations and repairs. Established for over 30 years.
- 01343 830020 - 67 Granary Street Burghead, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 5UA
- Method Construction
- www.methodconstruction.co.uk
- Established and experienced company who covers all aspects of general building and carpentry and joinery. No job too large or small. We are fully insured with 5 Million public liability. Call us now.
- 0845 8061787 - 7/4 Lochend Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 6ED
- Mackinnon Joinery
- www.jmackinnonjoineryandbuilder.com
- Family run, prompt, reliable business, with 30years experience (especially new buildings) roofing, re-roofing and brick work in Fort William and The Highlands.
- 0845 8062778 - Building Contracters Torluncdy, Fort William, PH33 6SW
- Steven Lackenby General Builders Ltd
- stevenlackenbygeneralbuilders.com
- Well known local business specialising in all aspects of general building work, including plasterwork, new builds, renovations, extensions, conservatories, groundwork and drainage. Covering Galashiels, Berwick and most of the Scottish borders area.
- 01361 883676 - 1 The Neuk Wellrig Park, Berwickshire, TD11 3NN
- Westoun Development Ltd
- www.westoundevelopmentltd.co.uk
- Westoun Development Ltd has over 25 years experience in the building industry. We cover everything from planning to completion, commercial and domestic. For more information visit our website or give us a call.
- 0845 8061184 - Craigend Cottage Westoun, Lanark, South Lanarkshire, ML11 0NH
- Kinghorn Construction Ltd
- www.builderaberdeenshire.com
- Kinghorn Construction are professional Builders based in Aberdeenshire. An independent firm of professional building contractors offering a professional and reliable service to home owners.
- 0845 2633110 - Rohan Cormack Park Rothienorman, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 8GL
- Lindstone Contracts Ltd
- www.builderedinburgh.org
- A professional, family run business specialising in residential, commercial and industrial new builds. Winners of numerous awards and covering the Edinburgh area. For a professional service please contact us.
- 07808 070403 - 4 Bowling Green Street Methil, Leven, Fife, KY8 3DH
- M & P Builders Ltd
- www.mandpbuildersltd.co.uk
- With over 40 years experience M and P Builders Ltd use only the best building products and materials to ensure quality workmanship. We cover everything from landscaping to conservatories.
- 01371 878053 - 2 Tenterfields, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1HH
- Robert Macfarlane Decorating Service
- www.robertmacfarlane-decoratingservices.com
- Glasgows premier painting and decorating service, friendly, affordable, reliable and not to mention professional service, call now!
- 01475 635005 - 43 Victoria Road, Gourock, PA19 1DF
- SM Building Preservations
- www.preservationfife.com
- A professional preservation company, all work carried out by qualified tradesman, free surveys and advice offered. All work fully guaranteed a minimum of 30 years. All areas of Fife covered.
- 0845 2634485 - 31 Carleton Cresent, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5AN
- Glasgow City Council (Building Services, Service Centres)
- 0141 2871070 - 179 Westmuir St, G31, G2 4PF
- Glasgow City Council, Cathcart Local Repair Team
- 0141 2873022 - 32-36 Greenholme Street, Glasgow, G44 4DU
- Glasgow City Council Building Services Service Centres
- 0141 2873995 - 261 Forge Street, Glasgow, G21 2AR
- Glasgow City Council Building Services Service Centres
- 0141 2873116 - 48 Waddell St, Glasgow South, G5 0LU
- Glasgow City Council, Great Western Road Local Repair Team
- 0141 2870752 - 1852 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G13 2TN
- Glasgow City Council, Helca Local Repair Team
- 0141 2870520 - 3 Hecla Place, Glasgow, G15 8LU
- Glasgow City Council
- 0141 2871594 - 74 Househillwood Road, Glasgow, G53 6BB
- Glasgow City Council, Knightswood Local Repair Team
- 0141 2873488 - 20 Dykebar Avenue, Glasgow, G13 3HF
- Glasgow City Council, Lyoncross Local Repair Team
- 0141 2871591 - 200 Lyoncross Road, Glasgow, G53 5NE
- Glasgow City Council, Maryhill Local Repair Team
- 0141 2871392 - 187 Thornton Street, Glasgow, G20 0RA
- Glasgow City Council, Meiklewood Local Repair Team
- 0141 2871702 - 15 Meiklewood Road, Glasgow, G51 4EU
- Glasgow City Council
- 0141 2873250 - Nye Bevan House, 20 India Street, Glasgow, G2 4PF
- Glasgow City Council Building Services Training Centre
- 0141 2873251 - Glasgow, G1 1JA
- Thompson
- 01461 204393 - Unit 7 Indust Est, Silverlaw, DG12 5EQ