Builders
See also Surveyors, Plasterers, Carpenters and Joiners,
Brickwork (includes Brick Walling and Stonemasons),
Bathrooms, Kitchens, Driveways, Groundworks (for foundations,
excavations and plant hire), Roofing.
For disabled adaptations to houses, see Mobility.
For smaller jobs see Home Maintenance.
For Planning Consent, see Simon Spencer (feature 12).
For Land Surveys, see Benchmark Exeter Ltd. (feature 226).
Cheaper is not necessarily better. Low quotes with unrealistic
prices cannot be achieved without cutting corners or by charging
the customer more than originally quoted. All the businesses in
Our Local Expert have been recommended for quality, service and
value for money.
A & J Carpenters Ltd.
Unit 10, Alexandria Industrial Estate, Sidmouth, EX10 9HA
01395 519300
[email protected]
www.ajcarpenters.co.uk
Serving the Devon community since 1994, A&J have been
well recommended to us as friendly and professional.
Barn conversions, loft conversions, new build, small works
and renovations. Free estimates. Members of the Guild of
Master Craftsmen.
24. ARG Services
01392 460422 / 07890 992957
[email protected]
All home improvements and building alterations.
25. JR Cheeseman Carpenters an d
General Builders
07958 516642
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/pages/J-R-
Cheeseman/164095527005570
Extensions, conversions, new builds, kitchens and
bathrooms from friendly builders with an excellent
reputation created over 14 years. Expect high quality work
on budget. Gas and electrics within the team means no
problems co-ordinating suppliers. See their excellent work
on their FaceBook page. ‘Brilliant!’
26. CSD Groundworks & Building
Contractors Ltd.
07812 994169
[email protected]
www.csdcontractors.co.uk
Let CSD take the stress and expense out of your building
works by managing everything from below ground
up! Building works include: contract management,
building control, new builds, extensions, alterations and
conversions through all phases. Groundworks include:
foundations; drainage; driveways; patios; roads; drop
kerbs; street works; ground clearance; turfing, landscaping
and fencing. Full public liability cover. CITB and CSCS
registered. Friendly, tidy and professional service.
Recommended for ‘getting the job done on time with a
happy, friendly and hardworking attitude’.
23.
MB Davies Building Services Ltd.
01392 678990 / 07940 502131
[email protected]
www.mbdavies.co.uk
For new build, one-off specifications, extensions and
renovation work, including design if desired. Mark Davies
and his professional team of 9 (plus specialists) offer reliability
and experience, with a reputation built on attention to detail
and a friendly, helpful approach. Renowned for completing
jobs to their quoted price. NHBC guarantees on request.
28. C.J. Denning, Sidmouth
01395 577672 / 07788 600300
[email protected]
Very well recommended Sidmouth building contractor,
managing your entire project: extensions; renovations;
maintenance; garage and loft conversions; kitchens
and bathrooms.
29. Chris Fry General Builder
07977575667
[email protected]
Chris Fry provides the complete service: carpentry; loft
conversions; plumbing; electrics; plastering; decorating;
roofing. ‘Cheerful, reliable, listens to what you want, offers
constructive suggestions.’
30. Graves and Sons Builders, Sidmouth
01404 812810
[email protected]
www.gravesandsons.co.uk
Chimney specialists and other building work,
recommended to us for being thorough. Also extensions,
patios, driveways, rendering, painting and decorating, velux
windows, roofing and flat roofing. Offering free estimates in
local area from Tipton St John, email enquiries welcome.
31. H & V Builders
1 Leas Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6SA
01395 443615
[email protected]
Established in 1970, H&V are a small firm offering the
complete building service – covering all aspects of
the building trade. They were recommended to us by
customers and other tradespeople. Almost all their work
comes purely from recommendation. Members of the
Federation of Master Builders.
32. Richard Higham and Son
01395 207341 / 07900 267357
[email protected]
For extensions, alterations, conservatories, bricklaying,
stone walls, patios, retaining walls, disabled access ramps
and more. ‘So impressed with his workmanship, and he
was so clean!’ ‘He is exceptional – everything is perfect.’
33. K & W Builders
07801 852289
[email protected]
Experienced bricklayers with a business built on returning
customers. For large and small extensions, new builds,
patios, driveways, knock-throughs, archways, garden
walls and more. Calling on their own network of excellent
trades as and when required. No hidden extras, happy to
share their experience and offer advice at times that best
suit you and your project.
27.
Kenworthy and Arbourne Ltd.
01297 647184
07970 632335 / 07966 509590
[email protected]
Friendly Beer business for new builds, house renovations,
extensions, loft conversions and driveways. Customers
throughout East Devon enjoy their quality workmanship
and cheerful approach. ‘They have more than exceeded
our expectations.’
35. Lifestyle Installations
01395 273688 / 07970 068824
[email protected]
For general maintenance, conservatories, fitted kitchens,
loft conversions, small extensions and bathroom
moves, try Exmouth based Phil Jones. He has 25 years
experience of double glazing installations, and 17 years
experience of general maintenance. Phil provides a
small friendly service, where customers can choose the
materials used. Great maintenance service offered for
people renting out accommodation.
34.
Please keep your recommendations
coming in!
P E Lipp & Son Building and
Maintenance Contractors
01395 275922
[email protected]
Family business est. 1960, employing qualified specialists
in all trades. Clean and reliable, expert team who manage
your whole project – contracting architects and arranging
planning when needed. All building work, maintenance and
decoration: extensions; conversions; new build; roofing.
The complete building package.
37. MFS General Builders and Roofing
Services, Sidmouth
01395 512163 / 07741 162381
[email protected]
With 31 years experience within the Sid Valley, Mark Fayter-
Small provides an extensive friendly and personal service
for all property maintenance. Work includes: internal
and external alterations; small extensions and garages;
groundworks; bricklaying; roofing; gutters; painting and
decorating. Also garden landscaping, driveways, patios and
fencing. ‘Fabulous job! Extremely polite’.
38. J & L Muir General Builders
01395 278176
07751 541420 / 07716 749779
[email protected]
Versatile and skilled father and son team with a good
reputation through repeat custom in the Exmouth area.
Kitchens, staircases, extensions (single and double storey),
repairing windows and more. No job too small. ‘Extremely
reliable, absolutely trustworthy, and the standard of work
is extremely high’.
36.
POW Maintenance and Construction
01395 516738 / 01392 340211
07815 757725
[email protected]
Simon Pow and his reliable team are one of the most
recommended businesses in Our Local Expert. They
provide a personal, professional service for extensions;
renovations; kitchens; bathrooms; GRP flat ro ofing
(with 20 year guarantee); re-roofing, roof repairs; Velux
installations; UPVC replacement roofline products; patios;
decking; plastering (with dedicated plastering team); tiling
and all aspects of general building.
40. Roach and Coles Builders
01395 279736 / 07980 159406
[email protected]
Specialising in listed buildings and renovations, also
new builds, extensions, refurbishments, loft conversions,
groundworks and general repairs. Roach and Coles deliver
the whole service with a personal, quality one-to-one
service at an affordable price. Established for over 25
years with numerous references for their excellent work.
Working in Budleigh, Exmouth, Sidmouth and throughout
East Devon.
41. Singleton Builders Ltd
01395 263186 / 07775 715912
[email protected]
www.singletonbuilders.co.uk
For new builds, alterations and refurbishments in the
Exmouth area. Most work through recommendations from
local architects. Promising high quality workmanship,
performing a good job at a fair price without cutting
corners. All trades from personal network built through
30 years experience.
42. TD Builders
24 Scotch Mead, Aylesbeare
01395 233995 / 07751 738092
[email protected]
Recommended to us for being ‘friendly, tidy, and above all
– extremely reliable’. Terry Woolley and his team perform
all building work at very competitive prices including
extensions, renovations and roofing. In business for over
20 years, offering guarantees on all work.
43. Urban Earth Homes and Gardens
01395 260168 / 07891 673172
[email protected]
www.urban-earth.co.uk
National award-winning family business offering you a
one-stop-shop for almost everything associated with
homes and gardens. Qualified, experienced, well-
mannered craftsmen working to high and exacting
standards. Working with you to achieve your ideal
extension, porch, garage, new build, landscaped garden,
outbuilding, patio, driveway or exterior wall. ‘Absolutely
first class’, ‘on time, within budget’, ‘way beyond
our expectations’.
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