Builders in Aberdeen
you can rely on.
Full-service general builders for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Extensions, renovations, roofing, groundworks, structural alterations, repairs and maintenance, all under one family-run roof, with over 20 years behind every job.
The general builders Aberdeen
homeowners keep coming back to.
When you search for builders in Aberdeen, you want one firm that can take on the whole job, not a string of trades who each point at the other when something goes wrong. Granite Builders is that firm. For over 20 years we have handled general building work of every kind across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, from a single repair on a granite wall in the West End to a full house renovation in Stonehaven, Inverurie or Banchory.
We are a family-run business, not a faceless contractor. As Federation of Master Builders members and a TrustMark registered firm, we have been independently vetted and inspected against a Government endorsed standard, so the quality you are promised is the quality you get. Whether you need extensions, roofing, groundworks, structural alterations or everyday repairs and maintenance, one team manages your project from the first survey to the final handover.
Below you will find the full range of work we cover, with a short guide to each specialist service and a link through to its own page. If you are not sure which category your project falls into, that is exactly what our free survey is for. Tell us what you have in mind and we will tell you, honestly, what is involved and what it is likely to cost.
One firm for the whole project,
from first drawing to final handover.
Home Extensions
Single-storey, double-storey and wraparound extensions that add the space your family has outgrown.
Loft Conversions
Dormer, hip-to-gable and Velux conversions that turn dead roof space into a usable room.
Garage Conversions
Turn a cold, underused garage into a warm room you actually live in, from a gym to a home office.
Kitchens
New layouts, units and structural changes that make the heart of your home work the way you live.
Bathrooms
A full strip-out and refit, supplied and fitted, to a finish you will enjoy every single day.
New Builds
Plots across Aberdeenshire built by people who understand the ground, the granite and the planning system here.
Garden Rooms
A warm, year-round room at the foot of the garden, insulated properly for North East weather.
Repairs & Maintenance
Pointing, roof repairs, structural fixes and the everyday jobs that do not fit a tidy category.
Everything a general builder
should be able to do, in one place.
Renovations and refurbishments. A full or partial renovation lets you remodel a tired home into something that suits the way you live now. We handle layout changes, replastering, new flooring, electrics, plumbing, joinery and decoration, coordinating every trade so you deal with one team and one programme rather than chasing half a dozen contractors.
Roofing. The North East weather is hard on roofs. We carry out repairs, re-roofing, flat roof replacement, flashing, fascias, soffits and guttering, using materials that stand up to wind and driving rain. If you have a leak, a slipped slate or a roof reaching the end of its life, we will tell you straight whether it needs a repair or a replacement.
Groundworks and foundations. Good building starts below ground. We undertake excavation, drainage, foundations, footings, underpinning and hardstanding, getting the unseen work right so everything above it lasts. This is the part of a project that cheap quotes love to cut corners on. We do not.
Structural alterations and steel beams. Removing a load-bearing wall to open up a kitchen diner, or inserting a steel beam to carry a new opening, is structural work that needs a building warrant from the council and proper engineering. We manage the calculations, the warrant and the installation so the job is safe, signed off and built to last.
Repairs and maintenance. Not every job is a big one. We happily take on smaller works too, from repointing granite and rendering to fixing a damp problem, replacing a window or putting right someone else's poor workmanship. If it is part of the fabric of your home, we can help.
Specialist services. Alongside general building, we run dedicated teams for our most requested projects. Explore home extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, kitchens, bathrooms, new builds and garden rooms. Each has its own page with detail, guide prices and example work. Not sure where to start? Get in touch and we will point you the right way.
The difference is who stays accountable.
One Firm, Every Trade
From groundworks to the final coat of paint, one team handles the whole job. No gaps between trades, no buck passing, no project running into the sand halfway through.
Accredited, Not Just Insured
Federation of Master Builders membership and TrustMark registration mean we have been independently vetted against a Government endorsed standard. These are not labels we gave ourselves.
One Point of Contact
From your first survey to the final snag, one project manager looks after everything and keeps you informed. No chasing, no being passed around.
No Surprises
We quote in writing, in detail, and we do not start work we have not priced. If something unexpected appears, you hear it before we act, not after.
Two decades of finished projects
across the North East.
How much does building
work cost in Aberdeen?
Most builders in Aberdeen will not show you a number until they are sitting in your living room. We will. The figures below are honest starting points for our most common projects, and every job is quoted in full after a site survey.
How we quote. Every job is priced individually after a site survey, because no two homes or sites are the same. Our written quotes cover labour, materials, structural work, building control liaison and site clearance, and we tell you upfront what sits outside the contract. Guide prices are indicative only, subject to a site survey, and exclude VAT and professional fees where they apply. Your final cost depends on the size of the work, the specification you choose and the condition of the site. We provide a detailed written quotation free of charge.
The question every homeowner asks first.
It is also the one most builders avoid answering. Here are honest, typical timescales once work begins on site. We confirm a programme for your specific project at quote stage, and we hold to it.
Timescales are indicative only, subject to a site survey, and assume any building warrant is already approved. In Scotland, most structural and habitable work needs a building warrant from Aberdeen City or Aberdeenshire Council, so allow additional time for processing. We manage the planning and warrant applications on your behalf and keep you updated at every step.
Your money and your home,
protected at every stage.
Protected for years
Through our TrustMark registration, your project can be covered by an Insurance Backed Guarantee, so your investment is protected even in the unlikely event we could not return to put something right. Ask us for full details.
We stand behind it
Our work is covered by a written workmanship guarantee. If a covered defect appears after completion, we come back and fix it. No arguments, no fuss.
Contracts on every job
We carry public liability insurance and work to a written contract on every project, large or small, so everyone knows exactly what was agreed.
Pay as work is done
You pay to a written schedule tied to agreed milestones, only for work that is completed and inspected. For larger projects, we can introduce a regulated finance provider so you can spread the cost.
From your first call to the final handover.
Free Survey & Quote
We visit your home, listen to what you want, and produce a detailed written quote. No ballpark figures scribbled on a form, and no obligation to go ahead.
Design & Planning
We prepare or coordinate drawings, submit your planning application and building warrant where needed, and keep you updated at every step.
The Build
One team, managed by your project manager, works to an agreed programme. The site is kept tidy and you always know what is happening next.
Handover & Aftercare
We walk you through the finished work, deal with any snags, and back the job with a written guarantee. We do not disappear when the invoice is paid.
Trusted by homeowners across Aberdeenshire.
"Opted to use Granite Builders Aberdeen for some commercial remedial work including interior painting and woodwork repairs. I cannot fault them, impeccable friendly service at a competitive price, highly recommend."
"Very good advice and excellent work from Shem and his team. Investigated the problem with our leaking pipework efficiently, and quickly resolved the issue. Good workmanship with the repairs and communication throughout was great."
"Great people to deal with, highly recommend to anyone. Fantastic workmanship along with professional support. Answered everything I wanted to know along with having various choices when making decisions."
The builders Aberdeen has trusted for over 20 years.
Granite Builders has been part of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for over two decades. We are a family-run business, which means our reputation is personal. It is built one project at a time, and we intend to keep it that way.
We know this region. We know the granite, the ground conditions, the weather and the way Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Council handle building warrants. That local knowledge is what keeps projects on schedule and budgets where they should be. From a single roof repair in Inverurie to a full renovation on the edge of the city, we bring the same care to every job, and we are proud Federation of Master Builders members and TrustMark registered because those standards matter to the people who trust us with their homes.
Builders across Aberdeen
and Aberdeenshire.
We take on projects right across the city and the shire. From the West End of Aberdeen to Stonehaven, Inverurie, Banchory and beyond, if your home is in the North East, we can help. See our full coverage on the service areas page, or just ask.
Frequently asked questions.
We are full-service general builders covering the whole range, including extensions, renovations and refurbishments, roofing, groundworks and foundations, structural alterations and steel beams, plus repairs and maintenance. We also run dedicated teams for loft conversions, garage conversions, kitchens, bathrooms, new builds and garden rooms. If your project involves the fabric of your home, the chances are we can take it on. When in doubt, ask, and we will tell you honestly whether it suits us.
Yes. We carry public liability insurance and work to a written contract on every job, large or small. We are members of the Federation of Master Builders and a TrustMark registered firm, which means we have been independently vetted and inspected against a Government endorsed standard. Through our TrustMark registration, your project can also be protected by an Insurance Backed Guarantee. Ask us for the full terms when we meet.
We do. Not every job is a major build, and we are happy to take on smaller works such as repointing granite, roof repairs, fixing damp, replacing a window or putting right poor workmanship from another contractor. The same care, the same written quote and the same guarantee apply, whether it is a one-day repair or a full renovation.
Yes. Every job is quoted after a site survey, and that survey and quotation are free of charge with no obligation to go ahead. We visit, listen to what you want, and produce a detailed written quote rather than a ballpark figure. Guide prices on this page are indicative only, subject to a site survey, and exclude VAT, because your final cost depends on the size, specification and condition of the work.
We work right across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Ellon, Inverurie, Stonehaven, Banchory, Westhill, Portlethen, Bridge of Don, Cults and Bieldside, as well as throughout Aberdeen city itself. You can see more on our service areas page. If you are not sure we cover your street, get in touch and we will tell you straight away.
Yes. In Scotland, most structural and habitable work needs a building warrant from Aberdeen City or Aberdeenshire Council, which is separate from planning permission. For jobs like removing a load-bearing wall or fitting a steel beam, we manage the structural calculations, prepare the warrant application and liaise with building control on your behalf, so the work is properly designed, signed off and built to last. We tell you exactly what applies to your project at quote stage.
Ready to start your project?
Contact Granite Builders today for a free, no-obligation quote. Call 07946 046935 or send a message, and we will get back to you within one business day. Your survey is free, your quote is detailed, and there is no pressure to go ahead.
