Barlow Construction has helped me through a major renovation of an 1860s property, involving new suspended ceilings, new wall linings throughout, full damp proofing, new doors and lintels, a new central heating system, and new bathroom and kitchen installs. Lewis has been a pleasure to deal with throughout, and his advice and guidance have been invaluable. His onsite team show considerable depth of experience, with no dramas in dealing with the unexpected work that crops up in an old building. If only all firms were like this to deal with.

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


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.
What we build in Darlington
Our own team carries out the work below, with Lewis as your contact from the first visit to handover. Resin driveways are laid by our Daltex approved partner.

Roofers in Darlington
Slate and tile roofs, repairs, flat roofs, leadwork and chimney stacks.
Roofing and Chimneys
Plasterers in Darlington
Boarding, skimming, lime plaster and render, from one room to a whole house.
Plastering and Rendering
House extensions in Darlington
Single and double storey, kitchen extensions and glazed gables, matched to the brick or stone of your house.
Extensions
Driveways and landscaping in Darlington
Resin and block paved driveways, stone patios, steps and garden walls.
Driveways and Patios
Kitchen fitters and renovations in Darlington
Kitchen refits and full renovations, including the structural work.
Renovations and Kitchens
Bathroom fitters and tilers in Darlington
Bathrooms, en suites and wet rooms, fitted and tiled by our own team.
Bathrooms and TilingEverything else we do in Darlington
- House extensions in Darlington
- Loft conversions in Darlington
- New build homes in Darlington
- Barn conversions in Darlington
- Oak frame and joinery in Darlington
- Stonemasons and restoration in Darlington
- Kitchen fitters and renovations in Darlington
- Bathroom fitters and tilers in Darlington
- Resin and block paved driveways in Darlington
- Patios and landscaping in Darlington
- Roofers and chimney repairs in Darlington
- Plasterers and groundworks in Darlington
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

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
A full, itemised quotation from independent estimators, with no hidden extras. Start with a call or a WhatsApp.
What our clients say
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Start to finish, professional and friendly. Lewis and the guys from Barlow Construction are all amazing. You won't find any better.
Fantastic building firm, clean workers who take your individual needs into consideration. Thank you.
Absolutely amazing work they did. Great lads and very professional.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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Insured by QBE£5m public liabilityUp to 10 yearsinsurance backed guaranteeTalk to us about your Darlington project
Send a few details and Lewis will call you back to talk it through and arrange a visit. If you already have drawings, WhatsApp them over and he will have a look before he comes out.
- Call Lewis07816 237961
- YardUnit 3, Bridge Farm, Park Road, Topcliffe, Thirsk YO7 3PD
Tell us about your project
Lewis reads every enquiry himself and will come back to you to arrange a visit. Quotes are free and come with no obligation.




