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Construction companies in Edinburgh

2,268 active construction companies have their registered office in Edinburgh, according to Companies House. Below you can see what they do, with the official details for each company. Building firms are a favourite cover for fraud: large deposits, many subcontractors and money that moves before the work is visible. 572 of them (25%) are less than two years old. 271 have been around for more than twenty years.

What they do

Development of building projects684
Construction of domestic buildings193
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation187
Joinery installation178
Electrical installation177
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.176
Other building completion and finishing108
Construction of commercial buildings100
Other construction installation94
Roofing activities82
Painting76
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.47
Scaffold erection30
Floor and wall covering27
Glazing22

Construction companies in Edinburgh

Development of building projects (684)

and 644 more

Construction of domestic buildings (193)

and 153 more

Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (187)

and 147 more

Joinery installation (178)

and 138 more

Electrical installation (177)

and 137 more

Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (176)

and 136 more

Other building completion and finishing (108)

and 68 more

Construction of commercial buildings (100)

and 60 more

Checking a construction company in Edinburgh

  1. Check that the company number on the quote matches Companies House and that the company is active, not dissolved or in liquidation.
  2. Never pay a large deposit up front. Pay in stages, against work you can see.
  3. Ask for proof of public liability insurance and check the policy with the insurer, not via the builder.
  4. Check who the directors are and how long the company has existed: a firm set up a few months ago with a big project is a warning sign.
  5. If bank details change by email, call the company on a number you look up yourself before paying.

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How many construction companies are there in Edinburgh?

According to Companies House, 2,268 active construction companies have their registered office in Edinburgh.

How do I check a builder in Edinburgh?

Look the company up at Companies House or on this page, check that it is active, compare the company number with the quote and pay in stages. SafetyBizz checks register, domain, phone number and bank account in one scan.

What are the warning signs of a rogue builder?

Pressure to decide today, a large cash deposit, no written quote, a very young company and bank details that do not match the company name.

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