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New brick bungalow at Mallorie Court in Ripon lit up at dusk

Builders in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire's trusted builders. One team for the whole build, from the first drawing to the final clean.

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Federation of Master Builders memberTrustMark registeredGuild of Master Craftsmen memberTrade Mastermind Business Accredited, City and Guilds Assured
20+ yearsin the trade
Up to 10 yearsinsurance backed guarantee
FMB memberFederation of Master Builders
TrustMarkGovernment endorsed
Guild memberGuild of Master Craftsmen
Our own teammulti trade, in house

A builder you only have to find once

Our founder spent more than twenty years with an established North Yorkshire building firm, running sites on some of the county's best known estates, before setting up Barlow Construction.

That background still shapes every job. Our own team covers most of the trades in house, so the people who dig your footings are the same people who lay the stone, fit the joinery and hand you the keys. Where a job needs a specialist we bring in specialists we trust, and we manage them for you.

Our aim is an accurate price, not the lowest one. Every job is priced by independent estimators and broken down line by line, so you know exactly what you are paying for and nothing turns up later as an extra.

The Barlow Construction team with the vans outside our yard in Topcliffe
20+years in the trade before starting Barlow
1point of contact from the first visit to handover
7architectural practices we work with regularly
Up to 10years of insurance backed guarantee

Mallorie Court, Ripon

A dated bungalow taken back to its walls and rebuilt as a light, open single storey home with a vaulted glazed gable, two new bathrooms and a heat pump, finished with a resin driveway laid by our Daltex approved partner.

Glazed gable at Mallorie Court lit up at night
Glazed gable
Vaulted living space with the glazed gable
Vaulted living space
Kitchen island under the vaulted ceiling
Kitchen island
Freestanding bath and walk in shower at Mallorie Court
Main bathroom
Double vanity with a lit mirror
Double vanity
Bedroom with herringbone floor
Bedroom
Hallway with herringbone floor and sliding doors
Hallway
Resin driveway and brick walls at Mallorie Court
Resin driveway, partner work
New brick steps and walls to the front door
Front steps

Put your project together

Pick the options and watch the drawing change. When it looks right, send it to us and we will call you back to talk it through. No sales pitch.

What are you planning?

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Value added by improvements

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Dressed stone gate piers with parkland beyond

Experience from North Yorkshire's estates

Our founder's background is in estate property, where the building is often older than anything around it and the standard is set by the people who built it first. Stone is matched to what is already there, lime is used where the building needs it and nothing gets rushed.

Estates our founder worked on before Barlow Construction:

Rudding ParkNewby Hall

The same care goes into a farmhouse in Hambleton or a terrace in Knaresborough.

From footings to finished

A stone extension on a farmhouse, from the footings going in to the finished room, roof and patio.

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The finished stone extension with a pantile roof, French doors and a sandstone patio
Footings dug and concreted for a stone extension on a farmhouse
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Recent work

A small selection. There is much more on the projects page.

Stone new build with a full height glazed gable
Stone new build
Sandstone patio with a brick edge
Sandstone patio
Kitchen with an island under a pair of sash windows
Kitchen and island
Timber clad new build at Whenby with a curved metal roof and glazed gable
Whenby Dutch Barn
Brick arch over arched black double doors
Arched brick doorway
Shower room with a round mirror at Mallorie Court
Shower room, Mallorie Court
Brick extension with bifold doors

Ready to talk about your project?

Call us and you will speak to someone who knows the job. If we miss you, we will call you back.

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Questions we get asked

If yours is not here, ring us on 01845 407046.

Which areas do you cover?

We are based at Topcliffe near Thirsk and work within about an hour of the yard. That takes in Thirsk, Ripon, Northallerton, Harrogate, Knaresborough, York, Wetherby, Selby, Darlington and Leeds. See the full list.

What size of job do you take on?

Our work is mostly extensions, new builds, barn conversions, whole house renovations and restoration. We do take on smaller jobs for existing clients and where the work suits us, so please do get in touch.

Do you give free quotes?

Yes. We visit, talk the job through with you, and then your project is priced in full by independent estimators. You get a detailed, itemised quote with no hidden costs.

Can you help with drawings and planning?

Yes. We work regularly with seven architectural practices and several structural engineers, so we can take a project from an idea through drawings, planning and building regulations to completion.

Are you insured and accredited?

We are members of the Federation of Master Builders, TrustMark registered and members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen. We carry £5 million public liability, £10 million employers' liability and £1 million professional liability insurance with QBE.

Do you offer a guarantee?

Yes. Insurance backed guarantees of up to 10 years are available on our work, so you are covered even if we stop trading.

One team, one point of contact and a fully itemised price

One team runs every job, from the first visit to the final clean. Call us, WhatsApp a few photos, or send the form below.

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What our clients say

★★★★★

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.

Graham P.via Google
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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
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Excellent service from start to finish. The team was professional, reliable and clearly took pride in their work. Communication was great throughout, everything was completed to a very high standard and they kept the area clean and tidy. The finished result exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a trustworthy and professional construction team.

Robvia Google
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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

Ali D.via Google
★★★★★

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

Tia L.via Google
★★★★★

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.

Verified customervia Trustpilot
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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
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Our requirement was an extension to our driveway that matched in every way the surface our house builder had laid two years before. Barlow Construction of Thirsk project managed the work and every objective was fully and very competently achieved. We were delighted by the outcome.

Clifford P.via Yell
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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
★★★★★

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.
★★★★★

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.
★★★★★

Lewis and his team carried out repairs on our roof and we are really pleased with the work. Lewis was personally recommended to us after we had struggled to find someone reliable. He is trustworthy, courteous and professional, and the quote was detailed and accurate. The men were polite, friendly, arrived on time and cleared up after themselves.

S F.
★★★★★

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.
★★★★★

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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Start with a conversation

Send a few details and we will call you back to talk it through and arrange a visit. If you already have drawings, send them on WhatsApp and we will review them before we visit.

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