Builders in Whickham
Whickham sits on high ground above the Derwent and Tyne valleys to the west of Gateshead. Its old village centre, around Front Street and St Mary's Church, has stone cottages and older houses, while the surrounding area is mostly family homes on estates built from the mid twentieth century onwards, with views across to Newcastle.
The old village
Whickham's historic core is a conservation area, so alterations to older buildings, especially those visible from the street, may need consent. Stone buildings also need suitable repair methods: lime mortars and breathable finishes often suit them better than modern cement-based materials.
Family homes
On Whickham's estates, the most common projects are single-storey rear extensions, garage conversions, loft conversions and updated kitchens and bathrooms. Sloping gardens are common here, which can affect foundations, drainage and access, so we look at the site carefully before work is planned.
Repairs on exposed sites
Homes on higher, exposed ground can take a lot of weather. Keeping pointing, render, gutters and roofs in good order prevents damp problems inside. See our repairs and maintenance service.
Building services in Whickham
Every service below is available to homes and businesses in Whickham and the streets around it.
Home Extensions in Whickham
Rear, side and two-storey extensions for houses in Whickham, planned around the space you have and the way you want to use it.
Loft Conversions in Whickham
Loft conversions for houses in Whickham, creating bedrooms, offices and en-suites in the space above your ceiling.
Garage Conversions in Whickham
Garage conversions in Whickham that turn an integral or attached garage into a warm, usable room.
Kitchen Renovations & Fitting in Whickham
Kitchen renovations and fitting in Whickham, including layout changes, building work and careful installation.
Bathroom Installations in Whickham
Bathroom, en-suite and shower room installations in Whickham, coordinated from strip-out to final finish.
Joinery & Carpentry in Whickham
Joinery in Whickham, from hanging doors and fitting skirting to staircases, flooring and fitted storage.
Building Repairs & Maintenance in Whickham
Building repairs and maintenance in Whickham for homeowners, landlords and businesses, from small jobs to larger remedial work.
Plastering, Rendering & Decorating in Whickham
Plastering, rendering, painting and decorating in Whickham, inside and out.
Commercial Refurbishment in Whickham
Commercial refurbishment and building work for shops, offices and business premises in Whickham.
General Building & Project Management in Whickham
General building and project management in Whickham, coordinating the trades and stages of your project.
Structural Crack Stitching in Whickham
Crack stitching for cracked brick and stone walls on homes and buildings in Whickham.
Cavity Wall Tie Replacement in Whickham
Replacing failed cavity wall ties on homes and buildings in Whickham.
Bowing & Bulging Wall Repairs in Whickham
Repairs to bowing and bulging walls in homes and buildings across Whickham.
Lintel Replacement & Repairs in Whickham
Replacing and repairing lintels over windows and doors on properties in Whickham.
Structural Steel Beam Installation (RSJ) in Whickham
Steel beam installation for opening up walls and rooms in homes across Whickham.
Traditional Lime Mortar Repointing in Whickham
Lime mortar repointing for period brick and stone buildings in Whickham.
Victorian Brickwork Restoration in Whickham
Restoring Victorian brickwork on terraces and period buildings in Whickham.
Stone Window Sill Restoration in Whickham
Stone window sill repairs for period homes and buildings in Whickham.
Decorative Stone Cornice Repairs in Whickham
Stone cornice repairs on period buildings in Whickham.
Heritage Chimney Stack Restoration in Whickham
Restoring period chimney stacks on homes in Whickham.
Basement Tanking & Waterproofing in Whickham
Tanking and waterproofing for damp cellars and basements in Whickham.
Cellar Floor Lowering in Whickham
Lowering cellar floors to create usable space in homes across Whickham.
Subfloor Ventilation Improvements in Whickham
Subfloor ventilation improvements for suspended timber floors in Whickham.
Underground Drainage Repairs in Whickham
Underground drain repairs for properties in Whickham.
Timber Floor Joist Restoration in Whickham
Repairing and replacing decayed floor joists in homes across Whickham.
Parapet Wall Rebuilding in Whickham
Rebuilding and repairing parapet walls on homes and buildings in Whickham.
Bay Window Roof Restoration in Whickham
Bay window roof restoration for period homes in Whickham.
External Concrete Staircase Construction in Whickham
Building external concrete staircases for properties in Whickham.
Retaining Wall Construction & Repairs in Whickham
Retaining wall construction and repairs for sloping sites in Whickham.
Boundary Wall Rebuilding in Whickham
Boundary wall rebuilding for gardens and frontages in Whickham.
Lead Flashing Replacement in Whickham
Lead flashing replacement on roofs across Whickham.
Dormer Window Structural Repairs in Whickham
Structural repairs to dormer windows on homes in Whickham.
Roof Valley Repairs in Whickham
Roof valley repairs for homes and buildings in Whickham.
Roof Timber Strengthening in Whickham
Roof timber strengthening and repair for homes in Whickham.
Flat Roof Upstand & Abutment Repairs in Whickham
Flat roof upstand and abutment repairs for properties in Whickham.
Commercial Mezzanine Floor Installation in Whickham
Mezzanine floor installation for commercial premises in Whickham.
Shopfront Structural Alterations in Whickham
Shopfront structural alterations for businesses in Whickham.
Warehouse Concrete Floor Repairs in Whickham
Warehouse and industrial concrete floor repairs in Whickham.
Commercial Fire Compartmentation Works in Whickham
Fire compartmentation works for commercial buildings in Whickham.
Industrial Partition Wall Installation in Whickham
Industrial partition wall installation for units and workshops in Whickham.
Disabled Access Ramp Construction in Whickham
Building permanent access ramps for homes and premises in Whickham.
Doorway Widening for Wheelchair Access in Whickham
Doorway widening for wheelchair access in homes across Whickham.
Level-Access Entrance Construction in Whickham
Level-access entrance construction for homes and premises in Whickham.
Accessible Bathroom Structural Adaptations in Whickham
Accessible bathroom structural adaptations for homes in Whickham.
Ground-Floor Bedroom Conversions in Whickham
Ground-floor bedroom conversions for homes in Whickham.
Spalled Brick Replacement in Whickham
Replacing spalled and frost-damaged bricks on homes in Whickham.
Concrete Spalling Repairs in Whickham
Concrete spalling repairs for homes and buildings in Whickham.
Decorative Brick Arch Restoration in Whickham
Decorative brick arch restoration on period buildings in Whickham.
Concrete Balcony Repairs in Whickham
Concrete balcony repairs for flats and homes in Whickham.
Failed Mortar Joint Restoration in Whickham
Restoring failed mortar joints on brick and stone walls in Whickham.
Salt-Damaged Masonry Repairs in Whickham
Repairing salt-damaged masonry on coastal and exposed properties in Whickham.
Wind-Damaged Gable Wall Repairs in Whickham
Wind-damaged gable wall repairs for homes and buildings in Whickham.
Coastal Render Repairs in Whickham
Coastal render repairs for exposed homes and buildings in Whickham.
Rainwater Penetration Remedial Works in Whickham
Rainwater penetration remedial works for homes and buildings in Whickham.
Storm-Damaged Brickwork Rebuilding in Whickham
Storm-damaged brickwork rebuilding for properties in Whickham.
Internal Courtyard Enclosures in Whickham
Enclosing internal courtyards and yards to create usable space in Whickham.
Under-Stairs Structural Reconfiguration in Whickham
Under-stairs reconfiguration for homes in Whickham.
Garage Floor Levelling & Damp Protection in Whickham
Garage floor levelling and damp protection for properties in Whickham.
Outbuilding Conversion & Restoration in Whickham
Outbuilding conversion and restoration for properties in Whickham.
Old Doorway & Window Opening Alterations in Whickham
Doorway and window opening alterations in old walls across Whickham.
Starting a building project in Whickham
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 NE16), 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 Gateshead 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 Whickham
Is Whickham village a conservation area?
The historic village core is designated. Gateshead Council can confirm whether your property is included.
Does a sloping garden make an extension harder?
It can affect foundations, steps, drainage and access, which may add work. It is usually manageable with good planning.
What mortar should be used on old stone cottages?
Lime mortar is often more suitable for older stone and brick walls because it allows moisture to escape.
Can you convert my garage?
Often, yes. Building regulations approval is needed, and some estates have planning conditions to check.
Map of Whickham
Nearby neighbourhoods and villages
We work in Whickham, Swalwell, Sunniside, Fellside, Dunston, Lobley Hill, Marley Hill and nearby parts of Gateshead.
