Cheap House Extensions in West Lothian

House extensions

Building a house is a big deal. It might be the biggest project you ever take on, and the brickwork is what the whole thing hangs off. I’m Gavin McNee of GVN Construction, and I’ve spent 15 years building up the kind of experience and reputation that means people across West Lothian trust me with their most important projects.

If you’re building a new home, adding an extension, or converting a garage, you need a bricklayer who knows what they’re doing and shows up when they say they will. That’s me. I’m not the cheapest, and I don’t pretend to be. But I do good work, and it lasts. Which, when it comes to something you’re going to live in, is what actually matters.

New Build Brickwork

I work on new build residential projects across West Lothian, from individual self-builds to small development sites. My new build services include:

Full external brickwork and blockwork for new homes
Inner leaf blockwork for cavity wall construction
Outer leaf brickwork in a range of brick types and finishes
Structural brickwork to engineer specifications
Load-bearing walls and internal block walls
Brick piers, columns, and entrance features
Garage and outbuilding brickwork

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I’m experienced in working to Scottish Building Standards and can work alongside your architect, structural engineer, and main contractor. If you’re self-building in West Lothian, whether in Linlithgow, Livingston, or out in the rural parts of the county, I’d be happy to discuss your project and work out how I can fit into your programme.

Extensions and Property Alterations

Extensions are probably the most common thing I get called out for. Homeowners across Livingston, Bathgate, and Broxburn want to extend their homes rather than move, and fair enough. I handle all the brickwork involved, including:

Extension brickwork matched to your existing property
Knock-through structural openings for open-plan living
Steel lintel and RSJ installation (working to structural engineer specs)
New window and door openings in existing brickwork
Garage conversions requiring brickwork elements
Porch brickwork and canopy supports

Matching existing brickwork is one of those things that looks easy and absolutely is not. Different eras of house building in West Lothian used different bricks, different mortar colours, different bond patterns. I take the time to source the right brick and get the mortar mix right. If you’ve ever seen a badly matched extension, you’ll know why this matters.

Specialist Finishes and Feature Brickwork

If you want something a wee bit special, I can do that too. Decorative brickwork, feature brick walls, and brick slip installations can transform a space. I work on both internal and external feature walls, and I’ve fitted brick slips in kitchens, living rooms, and on external frontages across West Lothian.

Brick archways and entrance pillars are also popular, particularly on newer homes in areas like Dechmont and Carmondean where people want a bit of character. I’m happy to work from plans or, if you’re not sure what you want, to come up with something that suits the property.

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Working with Other Trades

On any house building project, the bricklayer has to work with plenty of other trades. Joiners, plasterers, electricians, plumbers. After 15 years doing this, I know how to keep my work progressing without getting in the way of everyone else, and I know how to coordinate so that things go in the right order. That’s the kind of experience that makes a real difference on a build.

Home building

From the first brick to the last we can help.

Home Extensions

Want that extra bit of space, contact us for a competative quote.

Wall building

Need a retaining wall or a simple garden wall? Let us know!

Office

61 McNeil, Crescent, Bathgate, EH48 2NL

Phone Number

07845 443 390

Email

gvn.bricklaying@gmail.com