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 Shepton
- Melhuish & Saunders
- www.melhuishandsaundersltd.com
- Melhuish and Saunders Ltd has been established since 1923 and over the years has become a respectable and highly creditable building contractor completing numerous contracts throughout the South West; offering a variety of services.
- 01749 347500 - Anglo Trading Estate Commercial Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BY
- Steve Blake Building Contractor
- www.buildersheptonmallet.com
- We are Building Contractors covering the Shepton Mallet and Glastonbury area. We specialise in extensions, renovations, property refurbishment, plastering, painting and decorating. Please visit the website for more information.
- 0845 2635217 - 3 Moor View Close Meare, Glastonbury, BA6 9TB
- A & S Building Contractors
- 01749 899500 - The Willows, Stocks Lane, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4EU
- Albino Builders
- 01749 344965 - Drill Hall Charlton Rd, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5PA
- Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd
- 01749 830231 - Southwood, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6LX
- Dunford Builders Ltd
- 01749 860101 - Southwood, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6LX
- Race Brothers
- 01749 342538 - Oak Cott Boards X, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5DY
- S & P Developments
- 01749 345129 - 10 Cannards Grave, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LY
- Travis Perkins Trading Co Ltd
- 01749 346262 - Crown Trading Estate, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5QQ
- Woodcraft Homes
- 01749 345444 - Grandstand Units, The Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN
- Chas H Clothier
- 01963 350365 - Springfield, Millbrook Gardens, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EE
- 3.4 miles from Shepton
- Evercreech Building Supplies
- 01963 350329 - Railway Stn, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PF
- 3.4 miles from Shepton
- F & B Construction Ltd
- 01749 813334 - West End, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0BH
- 4.2 miles from Shepton
- F.H.C Fear
- 01749 840411 - New Bungalow, The Old Quarry, Bath Road, Oakhill, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5AF
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- Halsall Construction Ltd
- 01761 433744 - Coombend, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3AW
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- Hicks, K.C
- 01761 435627 - The Firs Southfields, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3NZ
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- Jewson Ltd
- 01761 413531 - Wells Road, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3XR
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- M H Builders
- 01761 437038 - 40 St. Marys Rise, Writhlington, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3PD
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- P.N Milverton
- 01749 840265 - The Smithy, Binegar, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4UH
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- Norton Masonry
- 01761 419422 - 38 Long Barnaby, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2TZ
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- Pitman
- 01761 437267 - 4 Tyning Hl, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3ET
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- Radstock Building Supplies Ltd
- 01761 437733 - Town Mills, Mill Road, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3PB
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- John Reynolds
- 01761 232206 - The Root House, Manor Courtyard, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4QF
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- T C B Builders
- 01373 812492 - The Lilacs, Upper Vobster, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5SD
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- B & R Thorner Ltd
- 01761 232941 - Unit 10, New Rock Industrial Estate, New Rock, Chilcompton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4JE
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- Upson Builders
- 01761 233007 - Unit 5, South Rock Industrial Estate, Chilcompton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4LD
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- Winsley-White
- 01761 232361 - 1 Northside Wells Rd, Chilcompton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4ET
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- K.P. Martin Builders
- 01761 438985 - Wellsway Wks Wells Rd, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3RZ
- 5.7 miles from Shepton
- T.A Green
- 01963 34221 - 73 High St, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9JZ
- 5.8 miles from Shepton
- Travis Perkins Trading Co Ltd
- 01963 33881 - Old Town Mills, Mill Street, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9AP
- 5.8 miles from Shepton
- (Wincanton) Ltd Woodland
- 01963 33758 - Bennetts Fld Trdg Est, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9DT
- 5.8 miles from Shepton
- Woolway
- 01963 370564 - Meadow Vw High Road, Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0DN
- 8.7 miles from Shepton
- Biggs Ken Contractors
- 01761 470743 - High Street, High Littleton, Bristol, Avon, BS39 6HP
- 9.2 miles from Shepton
- T.I Clark
- 01275 332346 - Grey Stacks, Upper Stanton, Stanton Drew, Bristol, Avon, BS39 4EG
- 9.2 miles from Shepton
- Clutton Contractors
- 01761 452168 - Unit 1 Highbury Fm Bsns Pk, Hallatrow, Bristol, Avon, BS39 6EH
- 9.2 miles from Shepton
- Marty's Builders
- 01761 451010 - The Bungalow Ruett La, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, Avon, BS39 6UP
- 9.2 miles from Shepton
- PAC Construction
- 01761 451551 - West Clo Cameley Rd, Temple Cloud, Bristol, Avon, BS39 5AF
- 9.2 miles from Shepton
- Paul Channon Construction
- 01761 411691 - Khandalla Farrington Rd, Paulton, Bristol, Avon, BS39 7LW
- 9.2 miles from Shepton
- F.J Wookey
- 01275 332377 - The Mill, Bishop Sutton, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, Avon, BS39 5UT
- 9.2 miles from Shepton
- Newland Homes
- 01761 452923 - 133 Station Road, Clutton, Bristol, Avon, BS39 5PF
- 9.2 miles from Shepton