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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 Shangton
- Plast-a-Build
- www.plastabuild.co.uk
- A flawless finish guaranteed. Plast A Build offer a professional plastering service to Leicester and the surrounding areas.
- 26 Foston Gate, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3SD
- Bryott Constructions Limited
- www.buildersleicestershire.com
- Brycott Construction provides first class building and property maintenance services to clients throughout the whole of Leicestershire. The needs of our clients are our primary focus.
- 1 Archery Close Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, LE8 5QB
- AWG Building Services
- www.awgbuildingservices.co.uk
- AWG building services of Leicester is a top quality company specialising in all your building requirements, from kitchens to new builds, extensions, renovations, refurbishments and much more.
- 9 Bankart Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2DD
- Buildmore Construction Ltd
- www.builderinleicester.co.uk
- We are a NHBC registered building company located in Derbyshire. We cover everything from plumbing to new builds. Give Buildmore Construction a call today.
- First Cottage Pool Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8AA
- PDL Property Maintenance Services & Contractors Ltd
- www.propertymaintenanceleicester.com
- PDL Property Maintenance Services are a highly recommended building company based in Leicester. All general building, electrical, heating, carpentry, security and property maintenance work is taken care of.
- The Management Suite The Whittle Estate, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6LH
- Andy Hughes Ltd
- www.loftconversionsleicester.co.uk
- Leicester_s premier building and alterations company. We undertake loft conversions, extensions, design and fit both kitchens and bathrooms. We also specialize in general building alterations including central heating installations and deal with Combi boilers. Please call today for a quote.
- 11 Hampstead Close Narborough, Leicester, LE19 3FR
- G Kearney Property Maintenance & Regeneration Ltd
- www.propertymaintenanceinleicester.co.uk
- G Kearney and team offer a fast and professional service at competitive prices. We offer a complete solution to any of your property maintenance problems. Call us on 07852947291, 07852947292 or 07852947293 today!
- 24 Little Glen Road Glen Parva, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 9TR
- T Denman & Son Ltd
- www.commercialbuildersleicestershire.co.uk
- T Denman and Sons was established in 1980 and have been based in Melton Mowbray since that time. We specialise in all aspects of general building work.
- Cardigan House Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AW
- Charlie Wells Building Services Ltd
- www.builder-kettering.co.uk
- We specialise in survey, design and construction of energy efficient related systems and products for the home and work place. Accredited and committed to low carbon building schemes in the Kettering and Leicester area. Please see the website for further details.
- 40 Thistle Drive Desborough, Kettering, NN14 2JL
- K S Building Contractors
- www.buildingcontractorslondon.co.uk
- K S Building Contractors offer a specialist building service from Leicester to London. We can accommodate any sized job and offer the highest of standards. Visit website for more information.
- 245 Tudor Road, Leicester, LE3 5JH
- Cairns Group
- www.rooferleicestershire.com
- Cairns Group specialises in roofing, scaffolding, demolition, joinery and project developments. Covering a vast area and offering a high quality service at all times. We have a great Design team, meticulous planning and perfection guaranteed.
- Rectory Place, Old Parsonage Lane, Hoton, Loughborough, LE12 5SG
- Dash Groundworks - General Builder
- www.dashgroundworks-generalbuilder.co.uk
- Dash Groundworks and General Builders are Leicestershire_s premier building company and cover all domestic and commercial requirements from single/double extensions, groundworks, property maintenance, alterations and hard landscapes.
- 1 The Pingle Barlestone, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 0SA
- S Adams
- 7 Fleetwood Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1YA
- Asher Bros
- The Bungalow Warwick Rd, Kibworth, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 0JF
- Belvoir Building Services
- Rose Farm Business Pk Leicester Rd, Countesthorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 5QW
- Builder Center (Leicester)
- Knighton Flds Rd East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6DR
- Byron Construction
- 13 Link Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3RA
- D.E.N Building Finishes
- 3 Heddington Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6HE
- Davies Materials & Tools
- Halsbury Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1QA
- Fletcher Homes
- Kingswood Ldg London Rd, Great Glen, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 9FL
- Ideal Group
- Jay House, 88-90 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0RD
- Blaby Building Supplies
- 11 Sycamore Street, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 4FJ
- K Beesley
- 6 Church Nook, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 3RA
- E.P Builders Merchants
- St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA
- Howdens Joinery Ltd
- 10 Chartwell Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2FL
- CHS Building Services
- 19 St. Margarets Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 3EB
- 2.1 miles from Shangton
- G D Building Services Ltd
- 10 Brunswick Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 2LP
- 2.1 miles from Shangton
- Harbot Builders
- Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6PW
- 2.1 miles from Shangton
- Clinton Construction
- 18 Humberstone Drive, Leceister, LE5 0RA
- 2.9 miles from Shangton
- Alpha Building Services
- Unit F6 Hamilton Bus Pk, 83 Waterside Road, Hamilton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1TL
- 2.9 miles from Shangton
- B & A Construction
- 98 Uppingham Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0QF
- 2.9 miles from Shangton
- B & A Construction
- Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0QF
- 2.9 miles from Shangton
- Brown & Kirby
- Sidwell Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4GQ
- 2.9 miles from Shangton
- Collingtons Supplies
- Forest Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0DW
- 2.9 miles from Shangton
- Grand Construction
- 69 Frisby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0DQ
- 2.9 miles from Shangton
- Leicester Building Materials
- 248 Humberstone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0EG
- 2.9 miles from Shangton
- Belgrave Timber Supplies
- Abbey Ct Wallingford Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5RD
- 3.4 miles from Shangton
- Bentley Roofing Co
- 15 St. Helens Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0GS
- 3.4 miles from Shangton
- C & R Builders
- 92 Anchor Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PU
- 3.4 miles from Shangton
- J.C Fowler
- 35 Southdown Drive, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8HS
- 3.4 miles from Shangton
- Brick Building
- 9 Co-Operation Street, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4NG
- 3.7 miles from Shangton
- George Wimpey East Midlands
- The Osiers Bsns Pk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1DX
- 3.7 miles from Shangton
- S.H Hill
- 56 Blaby Road, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4AP
- 3.7 miles from Shangton
- Bob's International
- 23 Saxon Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0BL
- 4.3 miles from Shangton
- William Bonnington
- 102 Sports Road Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 8AJ
- 4.3 miles from Shangton
- Gardiner Construction
- 279 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3PJ
- 4.3 miles from Shangton
- Harbot Builders
- 67 Carlisle Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6AH
- 4.3 miles from Shangton
- Hardy Construction & Development
- 134 Pool Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9GE
- 4.3 miles from Shangton
- Holmefields Building Contractors
- Unit 2, Carlisle Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6AH
- 4.3 miles from Shangton
- Sunningdale Landscape Supplies
- Sunningdale Indust Pk Sunningdale Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1UX
- 4.3 miles from Shangton
- Fairfield Construction
- 217, Fosse Rd Nth, LE3 5EZ
- 4.3 miles from Shangton
- Anstey Building Supplies
- 1b Cropston Road, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7BP
- 4.5 miles from Shangton
- Blenheim Builders
- 4 Main Street, Thurnby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PN
- 4.5 miles from Shangton
- Construction Chemicals
- 75 Town Gn St, Rothley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7NW
- 4.5 miles from Shangton
- Curson Building Contractors
- The Barn, 15 Fairhaven Road, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7TF
- 4.5 miles from Shangton
- E W Construction Ltd
- 26 The Half Croft, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1LD
- 4.5 miles from Shangton
- G & G Construction
- 53 Anstey Lane, Thurcaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7JB
- 4.5 miles from Shangton
- Green Builders
- 27 Latimer Road, Cropston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7GP
- 4.5 miles from Shangton
- IQT Joinery & Building
- 4 Parsons Gn Est Boulton Rd, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1LD
- 4.5 miles from Shangton
- Anstey Cattery
- 187a Cropston Road, Anstey, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7BR
- 4.5 miles from Shangton