Rendered extension on a family home

Builders in Darlington

Victorian villas in the West End, family homes across the town and villages along the Tees from Hurworth to Croft.

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Team of 12multi trade, in house
Painted room with oak floor after plastering
White rendered extension with wall lights

Builders in Darlington

Darlington is 40 minutes up the A1(M) from our yard, just over the Tees, and well within the area we cover.

The town has a lot of good Victorian and Edwardian housing, especially in the West End, with big rooms, tall ceilings, slate roofs and chimneys that need looking after. Further out there are family homes and older village properties.

We can extend, renovate, reroof and replaster homes across the town, and handle everything from the drawings to the final clean.

40 minutes up the A1(M)

Call Lewis to arrange a visit to your Darlington home.

Building in Darlington

Victorian houses

West End villas and terraces need slate roofs, chimneys and plaster repaired in keeping, not patched.

Darlington Borough Council

Darlington has its own planning authority, with conservation areas including the West End and the town centre.

Outside as well

Driveways, patios and walls laid with proper sub bases and drainage, so they stay level and dry.

What clients say

Rendered extension with a porcelain path

Extending in Darlington?

Talk to Lewis about your house. He will visit, talk through what is possible and arrange a full, itemised quote.

Questions from Darlington homeowners

Anything else, call Lewis on 07816 237961.

Do you work in Darlington even though it is in County Durham?

Yes. Darlington is about 40 minutes from our yard and well within the area we cover, along with Hurworth, Croft on Tees, Middleton St George, Heighington and the villages around.

Who handles planning in Darlington?

Darlington Borough Council. Conservation areas include the West End and the town centre, which affects what can be done to the front of a house.

Can you replace the roof on a Victorian house?

Yes. We strip, check the timbers, felt, batten and slate it again, reusing good slate where we can and matching it where we cannot, then rebuild or repoint chimneys and renew the leadwork.

Getting to Darlington

Our yard is at Topcliffe, near Thirsk. Darlington is about 40 minutes up the A1(M), so our own team is on site early and stays on your job until it is finished.

We keep to about an hour's travel from the yard. It means Lewis can get to you quickly when something needs a look.

Nearby areas we cover

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Your Darlington project, priced properly

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What our clients say

Single storey extension, patio and chimney★★★★★

We were introduced to Barlow Construction through our architect. They proved themselves to be a professional, trustworthy and reliable building company. Nothing was too much trouble. Originally taken on to do a single storey extension, which they did to an extremely high standard, we then asked them to lay a full surround patio with ACO drainage and repair our chimney stack. They were very tidy, clearing and putting everything away at the end of each day. We would wholeheartedly recommend them.

CJ H.via Google
House extension★★★★★

Lewis and the team did a fantastic job on our extension from start to finish. Communication was excellent throughout, they kept us updated at every stage, turned up when they said they would, and left the site clean and tidy each day. The finish is exactly what we wanted and the whole process was far less stressful than we expected.

Lee W.via Google
Refurbishment★★★★★

We recently used Barlow Construction for a refurbishment project and were extremely pleased with the service and the quality of work. Lewis was great to deal with from the start. Professional, reliable and always on hand to offer advice on the best approach and industry best practice. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lewis and the team.

Alex K.via Google
Kitchen refurbishment★★★★★

The guys from Barlow Construction did an excellent job. They arrived on time. I was working from home throughout the kitchen refurbishment so got to know them. Great bunch of lads, great work. No issue too big or small, they got it sorted. Well pleased with the finish.

Metesh K.via Google
Work across several properties★★★★★

We have worked with Lewis and his team across a number of properties and he is incredibly professional and pleasant to work with. Highly recommended.

Letty H.via Google
Building work★★★★★

Start to finish, professional and friendly. Lewis and the guys from Barlow Construction are all amazing. You won't find any better.

Lindsey D.via Google
Construction management★★★★★

Fantastic building firm, clean workers who take your individual needs into consideration. Thank you.

Ali D.via Google
Building work★★★★★

Absolutely amazing work they did. Great lads and very professional.

Tia L.via Google
Single storey extension★★★★★

Following a tender process organised by our architect, we chose Barlow Construction of Thirsk for a single storey extension enlarging our kitchen diner, and a raft of other internal work. Lewis and his team were exemplary. We particularly liked their flexibility with variations and extra tasks as we went along. Cleared up each evening and respectful of the property and neighbours. The standard of build and the communication throughout were superb.

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Barn conversion, farmhouse and two extensions★★★★★

Lewis Barlow has been involved in two major projects at our house near Stillington. These included restoring a barn and converting it to residential use, renovating the original farmhouse, and building two substantial extensions. He has immense skill in all areas of construction, takes huge pride in his work, and is always a delight to deal with. He runs a team efficiently and explains what he is doing as he goes, always letting you know what the next day or week holds. Our house is a joy to live in.

Tim B.via Yell
Whole bungalow upgrade★★★★★

Every room has been upgraded in our extended bungalow by Barlow Construction. It took five months of continuous work and we can only describe it as faultless, not a word we use lightly. From day one their prime concern was to make sure we got what we wanted, with quality, politeness and excellent communication. Scrubbing the new patio on the last day summed up their whole attitude.

Alan S.via Yell
Single storey extension and kitchen★★★★★

We had a single storey extension and a new kitchen installed by Lewis and the team and couldn't be happier with the finished project. The work was of excellent quality and done with real professionalism and knowledge from start to finish. I cannot fault them.

Darran M.via Yell
Boundary stone wall rebuild★★★★★

A tree had pushed over our boundary stone wall and neighbours needed access at all times. After discussing everything on site with Lewis we received a very reasonable quotation. The job was completed to the very highest standard and all the residents commented on how polite and courteous the workers were. A top building firm that we will certainly use again.

Jean J.via Yell
Renovation★★★★★

After meeting Lewis we quickly realised we would be in safe hands, thanks to his approachable manner and well thought out programme of works. He and his team lived up to the high expectations they set themselves, and we have already pencilled in our next project. Punctual, polite, hard working and they left our home spotless after each working day.

Robert B.via Yell
Repointing and stonework★★★★★

I have no hesitation in awarding the full 5 stars for the high standard of the repointing and other work, and for the extra attention given to improving the look as well as the structure of my house. At all times the team took great care to make the process a smooth and pleasurable one. One of the reasons I contacted Barlow Construction was their membership of the Federation of Master Builders, and that has certainly proved its worth.

Lindyvia FMB
Foundations for a barn conversion★★★★★

Barlow Construction built the foundation blockwork and external brickwork up to DPC, and prepared for the ground floor slab, on my timber frame barn conversion. The team showed flexibility and good problem solving on a complex site. They worked quickly and accurately to produce level and square foundations to tight tolerances, a very sound base for the timber frame, and a high quality finish to the brickwork.

Simon B.via Previous website
Double storey extension★★★★★

Lewis and the guys built our double storey extension and fully completed the interior. From the en suite bathroom to the kitchen installation, Lewis project managed every area, which made it entirely stress free. The guys did an absolutely fantastic job and made our home look even better than we imagined.

R H.via Previous website
House extension★★★★★

Lewis and the team did a brilliant job on our extension. Without them we would not have achieved our dream home. From basic drawings, a huge job was completed in record time to a very high standard, and Lewis always accommodated the changes we wanted. Our architect commented on the workmanship and took photos for his own website.

C & T P.via Previous website
Renovation★★★★★

Communication throughout the build was exemplary. It is a measure of Lewis's integrity that he will immediately flag unnecessary work that can be avoided, and he is happy to suggest alternative approaches, which were consistently better ideas than ours. The tradesmen he chose were professional, trustworthy and delivered without fault.

Renovation clientvia Previous website
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