Builders in Hexham
Hexham is a historic market town in the Tyne Valley, centred on its Abbey, market place and Old Gaol. Much of the town is built of local stone, from terraced houses and cottages to larger Victorian villas, with more recent family homes on the edges of town.
Working with stone buildings
Stone buildings need a different approach from modern brick and block houses. Solid stone walls need to breathe, so lime mortars, lime plasters and breathable finishes are often more suitable than cement-based materials, which can trap moisture and cause damp and decay. When repairing or extending a stone building, matching the stone, the pointing style and the details makes a big difference to how the finished work looks.
Conservation in Hexham
Hexham town centre is a conservation area with many listed buildings. Changes to the outside of buildings, including windows, doors, roofs and shopfronts, may need planning permission or listed building consent. Check with Northumberland County Council before finalising plans.
What we can help with
- Sympathetic extensions and loft conversions
- Plastering, including lime plaster repairs where appropriate
- Joinery, including repairs to doors, sills and staircases
- Kitchens and bathrooms in older properties
- Refurbishment of shops and business premises
Building services in Hexham
Every service below is available to homes and businesses in Hexham and the streets around it.
Home Extensions in Hexham
Rear, side and two-storey extensions for houses in Hexham, planned around the space you have and the way you want to use it.
Loft Conversions in Hexham
Loft conversions for houses in Hexham, creating bedrooms, offices and en-suites in the space above your ceiling.
Garage Conversions in Hexham
Garage conversions in Hexham that turn an integral or attached garage into a warm, usable room.
Kitchen Renovations & Fitting in Hexham
Kitchen renovations and fitting in Hexham, including layout changes, building work and careful installation.
Bathroom Installations in Hexham
Bathroom, en-suite and shower room installations in Hexham, coordinated from strip-out to final finish.
Joinery & Carpentry in Hexham
Joinery in Hexham, from hanging doors and fitting skirting to staircases, flooring and fitted storage.
Building Repairs & Maintenance in Hexham
Building repairs and maintenance in Hexham for homeowners, landlords and businesses, from small jobs to larger remedial work.
Plastering, Rendering & Decorating in Hexham
Plastering, rendering, painting and decorating in Hexham, inside and out.
Commercial Refurbishment in Hexham
Commercial refurbishment and building work for shops, offices and business premises in Hexham.
General Building & Project Management in Hexham
General building and project management in Hexham, coordinating the trades and stages of your project.
Structural Crack Stitching in Hexham
Crack stitching for cracked brick and stone walls on homes and buildings in Hexham.
Cavity Wall Tie Replacement in Hexham
Replacing failed cavity wall ties on homes and buildings in Hexham.
Bowing & Bulging Wall Repairs in Hexham
Repairs to bowing and bulging walls in homes and buildings across Hexham.
Lintel Replacement & Repairs in Hexham
Replacing and repairing lintels over windows and doors on properties in Hexham.
Structural Steel Beam Installation (RSJ) in Hexham
Steel beam installation for opening up walls and rooms in homes across Hexham.
Traditional Lime Mortar Repointing in Hexham
Lime mortar repointing for period brick and stone buildings in Hexham.
Victorian Brickwork Restoration in Hexham
Restoring Victorian brickwork on terraces and period buildings in Hexham.
Stone Window Sill Restoration in Hexham
Stone window sill repairs for period homes and buildings in Hexham.
Decorative Stone Cornice Repairs in Hexham
Stone cornice repairs on period buildings in Hexham.
Heritage Chimney Stack Restoration in Hexham
Restoring period chimney stacks on homes in Hexham.
Basement Tanking & Waterproofing in Hexham
Tanking and waterproofing for damp cellars and basements in Hexham.
Cellar Floor Lowering in Hexham
Lowering cellar floors to create usable space in homes across Hexham.
Subfloor Ventilation Improvements in Hexham
Subfloor ventilation improvements for suspended timber floors in Hexham.
Underground Drainage Repairs in Hexham
Underground drain repairs for properties in Hexham.
Timber Floor Joist Restoration in Hexham
Repairing and replacing decayed floor joists in homes across Hexham.
Parapet Wall Rebuilding in Hexham
Rebuilding and repairing parapet walls on homes and buildings in Hexham.
Bay Window Roof Restoration in Hexham
Bay window roof restoration for period homes in Hexham.
External Concrete Staircase Construction in Hexham
Building external concrete staircases for properties in Hexham.
Retaining Wall Construction & Repairs in Hexham
Retaining wall construction and repairs for sloping sites in Hexham.
Boundary Wall Rebuilding in Hexham
Boundary wall rebuilding for gardens and frontages in Hexham.
Lead Flashing Replacement in Hexham
Lead flashing replacement on roofs across Hexham.
Dormer Window Structural Repairs in Hexham
Structural repairs to dormer windows on homes in Hexham.
Roof Valley Repairs in Hexham
Roof valley repairs for homes and buildings in Hexham.
Roof Timber Strengthening in Hexham
Roof timber strengthening and repair for homes in Hexham.
Flat Roof Upstand & Abutment Repairs in Hexham
Flat roof upstand and abutment repairs for properties in Hexham.
Commercial Mezzanine Floor Installation in Hexham
Mezzanine floor installation for commercial premises in Hexham.
Shopfront Structural Alterations in Hexham
Shopfront structural alterations for businesses in Hexham.
Warehouse Concrete Floor Repairs in Hexham
Warehouse and industrial concrete floor repairs in Hexham.
Commercial Fire Compartmentation Works in Hexham
Fire compartmentation works for commercial buildings in Hexham.
Industrial Partition Wall Installation in Hexham
Industrial partition wall installation for units and workshops in Hexham.
Disabled Access Ramp Construction in Hexham
Building permanent access ramps for homes and premises in Hexham.
Doorway Widening for Wheelchair Access in Hexham
Doorway widening for wheelchair access in homes across Hexham.
Level-Access Entrance Construction in Hexham
Level-access entrance construction for homes and premises in Hexham.
Accessible Bathroom Structural Adaptations in Hexham
Accessible bathroom structural adaptations for homes in Hexham.
Ground-Floor Bedroom Conversions in Hexham
Ground-floor bedroom conversions for homes in Hexham.
Spalled Brick Replacement in Hexham
Replacing spalled and frost-damaged bricks on homes in Hexham.
Concrete Spalling Repairs in Hexham
Concrete spalling repairs for homes and buildings in Hexham.
Decorative Brick Arch Restoration in Hexham
Decorative brick arch restoration on period buildings in Hexham.
Concrete Balcony Repairs in Hexham
Concrete balcony repairs for flats and homes in Hexham.
Failed Mortar Joint Restoration in Hexham
Restoring failed mortar joints on brick and stone walls in Hexham.
Salt-Damaged Masonry Repairs in Hexham
Repairing salt-damaged masonry on coastal and exposed properties in Hexham.
Wind-Damaged Gable Wall Repairs in Hexham
Wind-damaged gable wall repairs for homes and buildings in Hexham.
Coastal Render Repairs in Hexham
Coastal render repairs for exposed homes and buildings in Hexham.
Rainwater Penetration Remedial Works in Hexham
Rainwater penetration remedial works for homes and buildings in Hexham.
Storm-Damaged Brickwork Rebuilding in Hexham
Storm-damaged brickwork rebuilding for properties in Hexham.
Internal Courtyard Enclosures in Hexham
Enclosing internal courtyards and yards to create usable space in Hexham.
Under-Stairs Structural Reconfiguration in Hexham
Under-stairs reconfiguration for homes in Hexham.
Garage Floor Levelling & Damp Protection in Hexham
Garage floor levelling and damp protection for properties in Hexham.
Outbuilding Conversion & Restoration in Hexham
Outbuilding conversion and restoration for properties in Hexham.
Old Doorway & Window Opening Alterations in Hexham
Doorway and window opening alterations in old walls across Hexham.
Starting a building project in Hexham
The easiest way to begin is to tell us what you have in mind: the type of work, the address or postcode (we work across NE46), whether the property is a home, a rental or business premises, and roughly when you would like the work done. Photographs are a great help, and you can attach them to the enquiry form on this page.
We will then talk through the scope of the work and the information needed to assess it. If drawings, planning permission or building regulations approval are likely to be needed, we explain how that works with Northumberland County Council, and agree the approach, arrangements and next stages with you before any work proceeds. Nothing is assumed or promised until it has been agreed.
Useful questions before building work in Hexham
Why use lime mortar on stone buildings?
Lime is softer and more breathable than cement, so moisture can escape through the joints rather than the stone. It helps protect older walls from damp and frost damage.
Is Hexham town centre a conservation area?
Yes, and many buildings are listed. Changes may need planning permission or listed building consent.
Can a stone cottage be extended?
Often, yes, with materials and a design that suit the original building. Planning permission may be needed depending on the size and location.
Do you work on shops in Hexham?
Yes. We carry out refurbishment and repairs for commercial premises.
Map of Hexham
Nearby neighbourhoods and villages
We work in Hexham and nearby Tyne Valley communities, including Corbridge, Acomb, Oakwood, Anick, Low Gate, Dilston and Riding Mill.
