bricklayer in west lothian

I’m Gavin McNee, and I’ve been laying bricks across West Lothian for over 15 years. From Livingston to Linlithgow, Bathgate to Broxburn, if there’s a wall that needs building, blockwork that needs doing, or a structure that needs to stand the test of time, chances are I’ve done something very similar just down the road from you.

GVN Construction is a one-man operation in the best possible sense. You phone me, I come out, I do the work. No subcontractors, no cowboys turning up in a van you’ve never seen before. Just a local bricklayer who takes genuine pride in what he builds.

Bricklaying and Blockwork

Whether it’s a new brick wall, a blockwork extension, or structural brickwork for a new build, I’ve been doing this long enough that there’s not much I haven’t seen. I work with homeowners, developers, and contractors throughout West Lothian, and I always bring the same level of care to every job, whether it’s a wee garden wall in Pumpherston or a full structural build in East Calder.

My bricklaying services include:

  • Brick wall construction for residential and commercial properties
  • Blockwork for extensions, garages, and new builds
  • Garden wall building and boundary walls
  • Structural brickwork and load-bearing walls
  • Brick piers and entrance columns
  • Feature walls and decorative brickwork
  • Brick archways and brick planters
  • Entrance pillars and driveway walls

Brick Repairs and Repointing

Here in West Lothian, we get a fair bit of weather. That’s putting it diplomatically. Over the years, rain, frost, and damp take their toll on brickwork, and I see plenty of walls and buildings across Livingston, Whitburn, and Armadale that need some proper attention.

I carry out brickwork repair and repointing work to a high standard, including:

  • Repointing and brick pointing using modern or traditional lime mortar
  • Lime mortar repointing for older properties
  • Crack stitching for structural cracks
  • Brick replacement and colour matching
  • Structural brick repairs
  • Brick cleaning

If you’re not sure whether your brickwork needs repointing, give me a bell. I’ll come out and take a look. I won’t try to sell you work that doesn’t need doing. I’ve built a reputation in this area on being straight with people, and I’m not about to change that now.

External Structures

Beyond walls and blockwork, I also build retaining walls, steps and stair brickwork, brick slips installations, and all manner of external structures. If you’re looking to add some character to your garden in Dechmont or neaten up your driveway in Uphall, I can help with that too.

I also handle property alterations involving brickwork, including knock-through structural openings, steel lintel installation, RSJ installation (working alongside structural engineer specifications), and creating new window and door openings in brickwork. Garage conversions needing brickwork elements are right up my street.

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Why Choose GVN Construction?

I’ve been building things in West Lothian for 15 years. My work is still standing. That’s about the best recommendation I can give you.

I’m fully insured, I turn up when I say I will, and I clean up after myself. I work across the whole of West Lothian including Livingston, Bathgate, Linlithgow, Broxburn, Whitburn, Armadale, and all the surrounding towns and villages.

Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote.

Office

61 McNeil, Crescent, Bathgate, EH48 2NL

Phone Number

07845 443 390

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