Builders in Durham and County Durham
We work right across Durham City and the wider county, from the stone villages out west through to Chester-le-Street and Consett. Stone masonry, brickwork, groundworks and full extension packages.
What building work in Durham usually involves
Durham has more natural stone than anywhere else on our patch, and it needs treating differently to brick. Cement pointing on an old sandstone wall will wreck the face of the stone within a few winters. If someone has done that to your property we can cut it out and repoint it in lime the way it was meant to be.
Durham City centre and the older villages have a lot of listed and conservation area property. That means planning consent, matching stone and lime mortar rather than whatever is cheapest at the merchant. It costs more but it is the only way it lasts, and we will be upfront about that from the quote stage.
What we get asked for most in Durham
Brickwork & Pointing in Durham
Expert bricklaying and repointing services for new builds, extensions, and restoration work. Our skilled bricklayers deliver precision and quality on every project.
More on brickwork & pointingStone Masonry in Durham
Traditional and contemporary stone masonry including walling, restoration, and new builds. We work with natural stone to create lasting structures of exceptional quality.
More on stone masonryGroundworks in Durham
Complete groundwork solutions including excavation, foundations, drainage, and site preparation. We lay the groundwork for successful construction projects.
More on groundworksPlastering & Plasterboarding in Durham
Professional plastering and plasterboard installation for smooth, flawless finishes. From small repairs to full property re-skims and partition walls.
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Why people in Durham use us
- One point of contact from the first call through to the final tidy up, so you are never chasing three different trades.
- Over 25 years of hands on experience on the tools across the North East, not a call centre passing your details on.
- Fixed written quotes with the costs broken down, so you know what you are paying for before anyone starts.
- We turn up when we say we will, and we clear up after ourselves.
- If a job is not worth doing, or you would be better spending the money elsewhere, we will tell you.
Durham questions we get asked a lot
Do you do lime pointing on stone property in Durham?
Yes. Lime mortar lets old stone breathe, cement does not. On any pre 1919 solid stone wall we would recommend lime, and we will tell you if a previous contractor has used the wrong stuff.
Can you match existing stone on an extension?
Usually, yes. Reclaimed stone from the right area is the best match. We source it and lay it to the same coursing so the new work does not stick out like a sore thumb.
Do you work on listed buildings in County Durham?
We do, but listed building consent has to be in place first. We will tell you honestly what the council will and will not allow before you commit to anything.
Got a job in Durham?
Tell us what you need doing and we will come out, have a proper look and give you a straight price. No pressure, no sales patter.