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.
Plastering, rendering and more
Plastering, lime plaster and external render, plus brickwork, garden walls, groundworks, tanking and fireplaces.
Freshly plastered room
20+ yearsin the trade
Up to 10 yearsinsurance backed guarantee
FMB memberFederation of Master Builders
TrustMarkGovernment endorsed
Team of 12multi trade, in house
Finishes that make the rest look right
A good plasterer makes a room. A poor one makes every other trade look bad.
Inside we board, skim and float, and use lime plaster on older solid walls that need to breathe. Outside we apply through coloured and traditional renders, and repair or replace failing render on period houses.
Other building services
Everything the rest of the house needs, done by the same team.
Plastering
Skim, float and set, dry lining and lime plaster for older walls.
External render
Through coloured and traditional renders, with beads and details done properly.
Brickwork and garden walls
Garden and boundary walls, piers and retaining walls in brick or stone.
Groundworks and drainage
Excavation, foundations, drainage and soakaways for extensions and new builds.
Tanking and damp
Cellars and below ground rooms tanked and finished to be dry and usable.
Fireplaces
Fireplace openings formed, rebuilt and finished, with stone and oak surrounds.
Plastering and render
Tired render on the outside?
Cracked or blown render lets water in behind it. We strip, repair and rerender, choosing the right system for the wall underneath.
What clients say
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.
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.
Walls, render or groundworks to sort?
Call Lewis or WhatsApp a few photos. He will tell you honestly what is involved and arrange a visit.
Questions
Anything else, call Lewis on 07816 237961.
Should I use lime plaster on an old house?
On solid stone or brick walls built before about 1919, lime plaster is usually the right choice because it lets the wall breathe. Gypsum can trap moisture and cause damp problems.
Can you repair old render?
Yes. We can patch render to match, or strip and rerender if it is failing across the wall.
Do you take on groundworks only?
Yes, for foundations, drainage and bases for extensions, garden rooms and self build homes.
One team, one point of contact, one honest price
Lewis is involved in every job, from the first visit to the final clean. Call him, WhatsApp a few photos, or send the form below.
What our clients say
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.
Fantastic building firm, clean workers who take your individual needs into consideration. Thank you.
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.
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.
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 job
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.