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Construction companies in Preston

2,129 active construction companies have their registered office in Preston, 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. 448 of them (21%) are less than two years old. 341 have been around for more than twenty years.

What they do

Development of building projects388
Construction of domestic buildings270
Electrical installation219
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation194
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.189
Joinery installation139
Other building completion and finishing134
Construction of commercial buildings111
Other construction installation86
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.79
Roofing activities63
Painting51
Floor and wall covering34
Plastering29
Scaffold erection27

Construction companies in Preston

Development of building projects (388)

and 348 more

Construction of domestic buildings (270)

and 230 more

Electrical installation (219)

and 179 more

Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (194)

and 154 more

Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (189)

and 149 more

Joinery installation (139)

and 99 more

Other building completion and finishing (134)

and 94 more

Construction of commercial buildings (111)

and 71 more

Checking a construction company in Preston

  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 Preston?

According to Companies House, 2,129 active construction companies have their registered office in Preston.

How do I check a builder in Preston?

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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