Professional Building and Property Improvement Services
Building Works in Liverpool
From structural alterations and brickwork repairs to property improvements and larger renovation projects, Roofer & Builder provides professional building services across Liverpool, Merseyside, Wirral and surrounding areas.
Our experienced team undertakes a wide range of residential and commercial building works, helping property owners improve, alter, repair and maintain their buildings.
Whether you need a defined repair, alterations to an existing property or building work as part of a larger refurbishment project, we will assess the requirements, explain the work involved and provide a clear quotation.
Building Services for Repairs, Alterations and Improvements
Building work can range from a relatively small structural repair to a larger project involving several areas of a property.
You may need to alter an internal layout, repair damaged masonry, form a new opening, complete work around an existing extension or coordinate several building improvements as part of one project.
Our team combines building and roofing experience, allowing us to consider how different parts of the property connect. This is particularly useful where work involves walls, roofs, openings, structural elements or external weatherproofing.
We will discuss what you want to achieve, assess the existing property and provide a clear scope for the proposed work.
Spotting Brickwork and Masonry Problems Early
In short: cracked, flaking or bulging brickwork usually points to water getting into the wall, movement in the structure or a failed component such as a lintel or wall tie. Finding that cause matters more than filling the crack, because a repair that ignores it tends to open up again.
Warning signs worth having looked at include:
- Cracks above windows and doors, or a dropped brick arch, which often mean a lintel has corroded, rotted or was never adequate for the opening.
- Stepped cracks following the mortar joints, which can indicate movement in the wall or its foundations.
- Horizontal cracks at regular intervals in a cavity wall, which can be caused by corroding wall ties expanding in the mortar beds.
- Spalling bricks, where the face flakes away after repeated wetting and freezing, often below an overflowing gutter or a failed coping.
- Soft, recessed mortar that lets rain into the wall, usually dealt with by repointing.
Some cracks are old, stable and largely cosmetic. Others need a structural engineer’s assessment before a repair is designed. We will tell you which we think applies, and where a leaking gutter, flashing or chimney stack is soaking the wall, we put that right too.
Approvals and Notices for Building Work
Like-for-like repairs, such as replacing damaged bricks, do not usually need formal approval. Alterations are different. As a general guide:
- Building Regulations apply to most structural work, including removing load-bearing walls, forming new openings, taking out chimney breasts, extensions and loft conversions. Larger roof replacements can be covered too, as our article on when a re-roof needs Building Regulations approval explains.
- Structural calculations from a structural engineer are normally needed wherever loads move onto new beams or supports. Our steelwork and calculations page covers this.
- The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can apply to work on a shared wall, such as cutting in a beam bearing, and to some excavation close to a neighbour’s building.
- Planning permission mainly concerns changes to the outside of a building. Listed buildings and conservation areas carry extra controls.
When we assess the work, we explain which of these are likely to apply to your project.
Building Works
Our Building Services
Structural Alterations
01 Structural Alterations We undertake building work associated with alterations to existing properties, including new openings and changes to internal layouts. Where structural support is required, the work will be completed in accordance with the appropriate design & specification.
Brickwork and Masonry Repairs
02 Brickwork and Masonry Repairs Damaged, cracked or deteriorated brickwork can affect both the appearance and condition of a property. We undertake suitable brickwork repairs, replacement masonry and associated building work.
Internal Building Alterations
03 Internal Building Alterations We can alter existing rooms and layouts to create spaces that better suit how a property is used, including forming new openings, creating or removing partitions and completing associated building work. If planning is needed, we’ve also got dedicated people to help.
Property Repairs and Improvements
04 Property Repairs and Improvements We undertake a range of general building repairs and improvement works for homes, rental properties and commercial premises.
External Building Works
05 External Building Works Our team completes suitable external building work, including masonry repairs, alterations and associated work where the building structure connects with roofing and weatherproofing elements.
Larger Building Projects
06 Larger Building Projects Where a project involves several connected areas of work, we can coordinate the agreed building and roofing elements as part of one defined programme.
How It Works
How We Approach Building Work
Discuss the Project
We start by understanding the work you need, the problem you are trying to resolve and what you want the finished result to achieve.
Assess the Existing Property
We consider the current construction, condition, access and any structural requirements that may affect the proposed work.
Agree the Scope and Quotation
We provide a clear quotation based on the agreed building works. So you can understand all the elements included within the project
Complete the Agreed Work
Our team coordinates and completes the specified building work through from start to completion and clean up.
Why Us
Why Choose Roofer & Builder?
Liverpool-Based Builders and Roofers
We are based in the Liverpool area and undertake building work throughout Merseyside, Wirral and neighbouring locations.
Building and Roofing Experience
Many projects involve several connected elements. Our combined building & roofing experience allows us to consider how the work affects the wider property.
Small and Larger Projects
We undertake defined building repairs and alterations as well as larger projects. So no matter how big or small, we’ve got you covered.
Structural and General Building Work
Our experience includes internal alterations, masonry repairs, structural openings and wider property improvement.
Clear Advice and Quotations
We discuss the proposed work, explain the requirements and provide a clear quotation based on the agreed scope.
Related Property Services
Where required, building work can form part of a larger home extension, loft conversion, internal refurbishment or roofing project.
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FAQs
Building Works FAQs
What types of building work do you undertake?
We undertake a range of building repairs, alterations and property improvement work, including brickwork, masonry repairs, internal alterations, structural openings and larger refurbishment projects. The exact scope will depend on the property and proposed work.
Do you undertake structural alterations?
Yes. We undertake building work associated with structural alterations where the appropriate design and specification are in place. Depending on the project, input from a structural engineer and Building Regulations approval may be required.
Can you remove walls or create new openings?
Potentially, yes. Existing walls must first be assessed to determine their construction and whether they are load-bearing. Suitable structural support may be required before an opening can be formed.
Do you undertake both internal and external building work?
Yes. We undertake suitable internal and external building work, including property alterations, masonry repairs and work that connects with our wider roofing and refurbishment services.
Can you manage several building jobs as one project?
Yes. Where several areas of work are connected, they can be considered as part of one agreed project rather than being treated as completely separate jobs.
How much does building work cost?
The cost depends on the type and extent of the work, materials, structural requirements, access and the condition of the existing property. We will assess the proposed project and provide a quotation based on the agreed scope.
Are cracks in my walls a sign of subsidence?
Not necessarily. Many cracks come from thermal movement, shrinkage, failed lintels or corroding wall ties rather than ground movement. Cracks that are wider at one end, appear suddenly, or arrive alongside doors and windows starting to stick deserve closer attention. If you suspect subsidence, speak to your buildings insurer and get a structural engineer’s view before any repairs are made.
Can building repairs be done while scaffolding is up for roof work?
Often, yes. High-level jobs such as chimney rebuilding, gable repointing, coping repairs or replacing a first-floor lintel all need safe access. Planning them alongside a roof replacement or other roofing work means one set of access can serve both. When we inspect, we can point out anything worth doing at the same time.
Areas We Serve
Building Works Across Merseyside
From our base in Maghull we cover Liverpool and the surrounding towns. Find your local page:
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Head Office
Maghull Business Centre, 1 Liverpool Road North, Maghull, Liverpool L31 2HB
Opening Hours
Office: Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00
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