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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 Scottish Highland
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.
- 0870 8147739 - Mackay Builders And Roughcasters Arenley Park, Lybster, Caithness, KW3 6AS
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
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
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
A A Construction
- 01349 854447 - Highland Waste Cromarty Firth Indust Pk, Invergordon, Ross-Shire, IV18 0LT
Alron Building Services
- 01862 892641 - Knockbreck Avenue, Tain, Ross-Shire, IV19 1LY
Ambit Caledonian
- 01349 853377 - Clydesdale Bank Bldgs High St, Invergordon, Ross-Shire, IV18 0DH
Apollo Window Blinds Agents
- 01478 612661 - Budhmor, Inverness, IV15 9DJ
Blue Circle Industries
- 0870 8148358 - Longman Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1RY
Caley Timber & Building Supplies (Dalcross)
- 0845 3736639 - Unit 15 Dalcross Indust Est, Dalcross Industrial Estate, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV2 7XB
Gerard Campbell
- 01463 782262 - Breac House, Drumindorsair, Broallan, Beauly, Scottish Highland, IV4 7AH
D.K Chisholm
- 01463 231839 - 26 Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV3 5NY
Claymore Builders
- 01349 877206 - Braedunvournie, Duncanston, Dingwall, Ross-Shire, IV7 8JB
Culloden Builders
- 01463 239491 - Pollensa Blackpark, Leachkin, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV3 8PN
Culloden Building Services
- 01667 455042 - Delnies Wood, Nairn, Nairnshire, IV12 5NS
Drumness Construction
- 01463 243338 - 3 Connel Court, Ardconnel Street, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV2 3EY
Easter Ross Building Supplies
- 01349 853021 - Davidson Dv Castle Av Indust Est, Invergordon, Ross-Shire, IV18 0AZ
Easter Ross Building Supplies
- 01349 854917 - Unit 4/6, Castle Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV2 3AA
Framewise
- 01463 220882 - 21 Wells Street, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV3 5JT
Donald A Fraser
- 01381 620653 - 4 Fiery Hillock, Ness Road East, Fortrose, Ross-Shire, IV10 8SE
G & A Barnie Building Services (Inverness)
- 01463 710826 - 16 Carsegate Rd Sth, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV3 8LL
Jack & Adam Hall
- 01349 883866 - 2 Hill Street, Alness, Ross-Shire, IV17 0QL
Hays Construction & Property (Inverness)
- 01463 250647 - Ballantyne Ho Academy St, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1LU
Highland Steel & Building Supplies
- 01463 712666 - 28 Harbour Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1UA
Howden's Joinery Ltd Branches
- 01463 239500 - 6 Henderson Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1SN
Innova House
- 01667 452555 - Allton Donn Ho Altonburn Rd, Nairn, Nairnshire, IV12 5NB
Jewson Ltd
- 01463 236551 - 10 Harbour Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1SY
Jewson Inverness
- 01463 712507 - Inverness, IV3 6LL
Keyline Builders Merchants Ltd
- 01463 239151 - 25 Harbour Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1SY
Kingsteps Construction & Management Services
- 01667 454575 - Kingsteps Ho Lochloy Rd, Nairn, Nairnshire, IV12 5LF
Lochloy Homes
- 01667 451112 - Nairn, Nairnshire, IV12 5BS
D & I MacCulloch
- 01463 790868 - 39 Blackwell Road, Culloden, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV2 7DZ
D & I Macgillivray
- 01463 794147 - 4 Caulfield Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV2 5DH
McGregor Construction
- 01397 703216 - Seafield Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1SG
McGregor Construction
- 01463 222791 - Seafield Rd, Inverness, IV1 1SJ
Angus Maciver
- 01381 621333 - Cliff Ho Academy St, Fortrose, Ross-Shire, IV10 8TW
W Mackay
- 01463 790995 - 1 Orchard Park, Cradlehall, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV2 5TP
MacKintosh Builders
- 01463 790555 - Westhill, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV2 5BN
A.F.M Melville
- 01408 634244 - Plot, 4 Ross Gardens, Golspie, Scottish Highland, KW10 6SL
A.G Melville
- 01408 633473 - Golspie Tower, Golspie, Scottish Highland, KW10 6SE
M M Miller
- 01463 241000 - 24 Carsegate Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV3 8EX
A W G Construction Services Ltd
- 01224 725244 - 37 Harbour Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1UA
Donald A Nicolson
- 01463 710043 - Unit 3/3 Carse Gate Rd Nth, Inverness, IV3 6DU
O'Brien Properties
- 01349 864628 - Cambrai Ho Station Rd, Dingwall, Ross-Shire, IV15 9JR
Reco Building Developments
- 01349 861686 - 16 Newmore, Muir Of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7RG
Richard Irvin (Building Services Division)
- 01343 548062 - Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1NU
Richard Irvin Building Services Division
- 01463 220651 - Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1NU
Richard Irvin Building Services Division
- 01463 226453 - Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1AA
A Ross
- 01349 882250 - Kendal Cres Yd, Alness, Ross-Shire, IV17 0UG
Roy Construction
- 01463 713838 - 8 Lotland Street, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1PA
Dsc North
- 01997 420190 - Beechwood, Achilty, Strathpeffer, Ross-Shire, IV14 9EG
Burdens
- 01463 870386 - Muir Of Ord, Ross-Shire, IV6 7SY
Core Technical Services
- 01349 854692 - Aitkin Portcabin Berth 4, Invergordon, Ross-Shire, IV18 0EX
Wickes Building Supplies
- 01463 717235 - 295 Longman Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1SD
Keyline Builders' Merchants (Dingwall)
- 01349 862277 - Station Store Station Rd, Dingwall, Ross-Shire, IV15 9JE
Keyline Builders' Merchants (Tain)
- 01862 892200 - Shore Road, Tain, Ross-Shire, IV19 1EH
Clansaman Construction
- 01463 242541 - 22 Falcon Avenue, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV2 3TF
Allans of Gillock Ltd
- 01463 713393 - 52 Seafield Road, Inverness, Scottish Highland, IV1 1SG
Derek Macleod Construction Services
- 01463 831829 - Firthview, Leachkin, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, IV3 8PN
Milton Construction
- 01456 450868 - Oakbank, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, IV63 6XS