General Building Services Bristol

Yes, structural work is a core part of what we do. Whether it's removing load-bearing walls, installing steel beams, or underpinning foundations, we work with experienced structural engineers and handle the building regulations process through Bristol City Council. Safety and compliance are always our top priority.

Damp is very common in Bristol's older properties, particularly in areas like Bishopston, Southville and Bedminster. We diagnose the cause -- whether it's rising damp, penetrating damp, or condensation -- and carry out the appropriate treatment. This might involve damp proof courses, tanking, repointing, or improving ventilation.

We do. Bristol's older homes often need chimney repointing, lead flashing replacement, or chimney stack rebuilding. We also remove redundant chimneys and install chimney pots and cowls. If you're seeing damp patches around your fireplace or cracks in the chimney breast, it's worth getting it checked.

Yes, we handle drainage repairs and improvements including unblocking drains, repairing or replacing damaged pipework, installing soakaways, and managing surface water drainage. Many Bristol properties, especially on hillside locations in Clifton and Cotham, have specific drainage challenges that we're experienced in resolving.

Underpinning is sometimes needed when foundations have moved or subsided, which can happen with Bristol's varied geology including clay soils. It's specialist work and we approach it carefully with proper structural engineer input. We've successfully underpinned properties across Bristol where subsidence has caused cracking or movement.

Our focus is residential work, but we do take on smaller commercial projects in the Bristol area, such as shop refurbishments, office fit-outs, and small-scale commercial renovations. If you have a commercial project in mind, get in touch and we'll let you know if we can help.

We're often called in to complete or rectify work that hasn't gone to plan with another builder. We'll assess what's been done, advise on what needs correcting, and provide a clear quote to get the project back on track and finished to the standard you expected from the start.

If you're removing walls, adding openings, dealing with subsidence, or making changes that affect the structure of your home, you'll likely need a structural engineer. We work with several trusted local engineers in Bristol and can arrange this for you. Their calculations ensure the work is safe and meets building regulations.