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 South East
- I A & M A Masters Ltd
- www.IanMastersLtd.com
- I A & M A Masters Ltd are professional builders specialising in all aspects of general building work throughout Rochester and beyond. Our services include new builds, extensions, loft conversions, renovations and all other aspects of building work.
- 0870 8148359 - 48 Rochester Road Halling, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1AH
- Beaulieu Construction
- www.beaulieuconstruction.co.uk
- Beaulieu Construction specialise in all aspects of building and construction, including house extensions and loft conversions.
- 0845 3478225 - 15 Chandlers Burnham-on-crouch, Chelmsford, CM0 8NY
- Division Five Builders
- www.north-london-builder.co.uk
- Well established building company serving North London and the surrounding areas for all aspects of building work. No job to small.
- 0845 8064998 - 25 Downham Road, London, N1 5AA
- Henley Building Co
- www.henleybuildingco.co.uk
- 01235 812131 - 2 Evenlode Drive Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7XG
- Jacks Building Services
- www.jacksbuildingservicesltd.co.uk
- Jacks Building Services are an established, respected building firm based in Harrow. They specialise in extensions and loft conversions but will also do bathrooms and kitchen installation.Please call 0845 013 5489
- 0845 0135489 - 5 Melrose Rd Pinner, Harrow, HA5 5RA
- Friend Contracting
- www.plasterersuxbridge.com
- Established for 25 years, an unrivaled and quick service throughout London. Competitive and guaranteed service, references on demand. We cover everything including gas, central heating, dry lining, plastering, UPVC, fascias, extensions, etc.
- 0870 8147739 - White Gates Cheapside Lane, Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5AE
- D B Building Contractors Ltd
- www.dbbuildingcontractorsltd.co.uk
- DB Building Contractors Ltd is a team of highly professional tradesmen operating in and around the Staines area. We specialise in extensions, builds and are also disabled building specialist.
- 01784 431212 - 2 College Avenue Egham, Surrey, TW20 8NR
- Millstream Builders
- www.millstream-builders.co.uk
- Professional building company covering all aspects of building services and property maintenance for domestic clients including, extensions, loft conversions, alterations and renovations.
- 0845 8068689 - 39 Glebe End Elsenham, Harlow, Herfordshire, CM22 6EL
- Absolutely Anything Property Maintenance
- www.builder-reading.com
- We are a building company based in Reading covering every aspect of building work to the highest standard.
- 0845 2635345 - 18 Lomond Avenue Caversham, Reading, RG4 6PL
- Southern Counties Construction Ltd
- www.southerncountiesconstruction.com
- We are a well established building company based in Berkshire. We cover all aspects of property maintenance work including swimming pool design and fit, extensions, loft conversions and much more.
- 0118 9449890 - 4 Colesmans Moor Road Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4DL
- NDR Builders
- www.builder-tenterden.com
- We are a professional and friendly building company specialising in tiling, guttering, fascias and soffits. We undertake work within a 30 mile radius of Tenterden
- 01233 851148 - Hookstead Lodge Hookstead Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3NE
- DLP Associates
- www.builders-basingstoke.com
- DLP Associates (Building) Ltd have been established since 1988. We have built up a team of highly skilled tradesmen covering many aspects of building and associated works.
- 0845 2632990 - 30 Majestic Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4XD
- OJ Builders
- www.ojbuilders.com
- If you are looking for a builder to undertake loft conversations, extensions, renovations, garage, cellar conversions, or general building work. Please call for a free competitive no obligation quote or advice
- 023 92370115 - 11 Hill Road Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8LD
- J R Wakely Builders
- www.jrwakelybuilding.co.uk
- J R Wakely Builders is a specialist in all aspects of building services. We provide fast estimates for insurance claims and cover East London, Essex and the surrounding areas.
- 01708 782968 - 1 Elm Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 8HH
- O'Connor Builders Ltd
- www.builderwembley.com
- O_Connor Builders is Wembley_s leading building company specialising in extensions, conversions, renovations, refurbishments, kitchens, bathrooms and decking. All of our work is Checkatrade approved. Please call or visit our website for more information.
- 07973 615173 - Empire House Empire Way, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 0EW
- The Best Building Company Trading as Hillier Fox
- www.builders-berkshire.net
- We are The Best Building Company Ltd trading as Hillier Fox and specialise in all aspects of domestic and commercial building. We cover the whole of Berkshire and are a company big enough to cope and small enough to care.
- 0118 9304113 - Milehouse Farm Bath Road, Reading, RG7 5HJ
- Manorcote Building Ltd
- www.builders-surrey.co.uk
- Manorcote Building Ltd is London's premier building firm.We take care of all aspects of building including extensions, alterations and also carpentry.We are a professional, clean, tidy and competitively priced.Please call today for a quotation 0207 3521333
- 020 87150185 - 134 Lots Road, London, SW10 0RJ
- Ants Builders Limited
- www.generalbuilderlondon.org
- For general building services all over London there is no-one better than Ants Builders. Please visit my website for further details.
- 07956 494267 - 67 Alexandra Road, Croydon, London, CR0 6EZ
- Neil Cannon
- www.buildersmargate.co.uk
- Chi building services are the countys premier building company and cover all domestic/commercial requirements. From alterations to single/double extensions, no job too small, just call.
- Unit 6 Fullers Yard Victoria Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1NA
- GJ Giles
- www.builderhorsham.com
- Specialising in all aspects of building and brick work, GJ Giles is available for everything from extensions to new builds to hard landscaping. Please visit our website for further information.
- 01403 700785 - Atcost Barn 2 Malham Farm, Billingshurst, RH14 0AP
- Aston Construction
- www.astonconstruction.co.uk
- Aston Construction are builders in the Stevenage area. We are reliable and professional and cover all aspects including extensions and renovations.
- 01438 745646 - 61 High Street Old Town, Stevenage, SG1 3AQ
- Stephen Willey Building Services
- www.stephenwilley.co.uk
- Steven Willey covers general building, new builds, loft conversions, extensions including garages, barn conversions etc. Please see our website for more information.
- 0845 0135194 - 23 Rosebery Avenue Beltinge, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6RU
- CJ Williams Builders
- www.cjwilliamsbuilders.co.uk
- Contact CJ Williams for any aspect of building work. We specialize in restorations and conversions. We also deal with listed buildings. Please call 0845 013 5894
- 0845 0135894 - Silver Birches 57 Hight Road, Colchester, CO2 0DT
- ABK Decorations Ltd
- www.builder-thames-valley.co.uk
- Providing all aspects of building refurbishment work to a professional, high quality standard to the commercial, industrial and residential sectors including educational establishments. Covering High Wycombe, Oxford and Buckinghamshire. Please see our site for more details.
- 0845 6835115 - 131 Lane Ends Road Sands Industrial Estate, High Wycombe, HP12 4HF
- Hexagon Consultants
- www.hexagonconsultants.co.uk
- We are a well established company that prides itself on the quality of our work. We cover any building job whether it is a loft conversion or a full renovation. Contact us for further details.
- 0845 2632084 - 176 Bexley Road Eltham, London, SE9 2PH
- Total Construction Services Ltd
- www.builders-essex.net
- Total Construction Services Ltd, based in Loughton, specialises in providing a complete and comprehensive range of general building and construction services to customers all over the Essex and East London areas.
- 020 85088900 - 42 Spring Grove, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4QD
- Ashurst Construction
- www.buildereastgrinstead.com
- Ashurst Construction covers all general building and construction. New builds, extensions, refurbishments, groundwork_s, landscaping, paving, decking, fencing etc. Domestic and commercial scale with a professional service. Call now!!!
- 0845 8061176 - Unit 6, Charlwoods Industrial Estate, Charlwoods Road, East Grinsted, West Sussex, RH19 2HG
- DJ Snell Builders Ltd
- www.builder-colchester.co.uk
- DJ Snell Builders are a highly recommended company based in Clacton on Sea. They are a family run business offering domestic, commercial and industrial work for all aspects of building.
- 0845 2632038 - 2 Faraday Close Gorse Lane Industrial Estate, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 4TR
- Finebuild Builders
- www.finebuildbuilders.co.uk
- Fine Build Builders is a local building company catering for all your construction and maintenance needs throughout Kent. We use only the best tradesmen in town.
- 0845 8064113 - 60 Connaught Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5TW
- Chirton Building Company
- www.chirtonbuildingcompany.com
- Established since 1946 Chirton Building Company is a family business and the quality of work remains long after the bill is forgotten. They deal with listed buildings, extensions, renovations, barn conversions and new builds. They are also a member of the National Federation of Builders.
- 0845 8060445 - 4 Cherrington Field Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3RP
- Croft Building Contractors
- www.berkshirebuilders.co.uk
- Croftbuild specialise in all aspects of building work refurbs and renovations in bracknell, wokingham, reading.We are fully qualified and insured for a free quote call 07831687059.
- 0845 6835675 - 30 The Avenue, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6PG
- Stone Fasteners
- 020 8293 - Woolwich Road, London, England, SE7 8SL
- Audley Construction
- 01273 833023 - Unit 6 Danworth Fm Danworth La, Brighton, BN6 9LW
- One Build (ferring)
- 01903 242214 - 18 Grange Park, Ferring, West Sussex, BN12 5LS
- Rylands Building Contractors
- 01273 488727 - 3 East Wy, Newhaven, BN7 1NG
- A & J Contracting
- 0870 8148359 - Wrotham Rd, Sevenoaks, TN15 8DB
- King and Country Builders
- 01825 764608 - Pippingford Pk Manor Millbrook Hl, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3HW
- Chine
- 01329 319215 - 7 Gardner Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4EF
- John W Green
- 01962 851533 - 6 Weeke Clo, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5JE
- Richard Haydn
- 0845 3736639 - Deverside, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LD
- M.S Hill
- 01489 583860 - Normandy Ct Shore Rd, Warsash, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 9FS
- A.A Jupe
- 01590 642266 - Channel Vw Keyhaven Rd, Keyhaven, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0TH
- Daniel Laishley
- 01794 519888 - 12 The Meadows, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0GX
- Lampard
- 01962 868849 - M.C. Lampard & Sons Ltd Barfield Clo, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9SQ
- John Riches
- 01489 573357 - 64 Newtown Road, Warsash, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 9GB
- K.A Robinson
- 01962 853864 - 10 Falcon Vw, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4EP
- L Robinson
- 01264 352297 - 4 The Avenue, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3EL
- Shergold
- 01794 512481 - 133 Tadburn Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5HW
- R.A Sibley
- 01590 622523 - Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7RL
- W.G Wilson
- 01489 583452 - 387 Warsash Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4LL
- J.O Winstone
- 01962 779738 - Walnut Cott, Easton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1EE
- H.W.C Woollhead
- 01962 773460 - Builders Yard The Dene, Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0BH
- J Mcdonald Building
- 020 89911799 - 29 Charles Rd, Ealing, West London, W13 0ND
- Ealing Roofing and Guttering - For roofing, guttering and home improvements
- 020 85685034 - 56 Almond Ave, South Ealing, London, W5 4AB
- ADI Developments
- 07768 39529 - 43 Westhill Rd, Dartford, Dartford, DA1 2HJ
- Husar Ltd
- 020 89047079 - 23 Derwent Gardens, Wembley, London, HA9 8SG
- Cousins Builders
- 01234 407066 - 42 Lorraine Road Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9DJ
- Cousins Builders
- 01234 407066 - 42 Lorraine Road Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9DJ
- G Hall Builders
- 01727 858882 - 2 The Garth, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0JJ
- Bespoke By Brown
- 01767 699424 - 7 Longfield Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1LJ