residential · Edinburgh
Chimney stack render removal and new roughcast, Edinburgh
Render removed back to the masonry, masonry repaired, then a new render system finished in roughcast.
Areas we cover
Specialist building repair contractors in Edinburgh and the Lothians
A&B Building Solutions repairs sandstone, repoints in lime, repairs concrete and lays industrial resin floors in Edinburgh and across the Lothians. We work for factors, commercial clients and owners from our base in Dundee, about an hour and a quarter away.
CHAS accredited- Detailed surveys & specifications
- Covering Edinburgh from Dundee
Our services
Services in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
We carry out all seven of our specialist services across Edinburgh and the Lothians, from our base in Dundee.
Local building stock
Edinburgh’s buildings and the repairs they need
Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns form a World Heritage Site, and much of the rest of the city sits in conservation areas. The New Town’s ashlar sandstone terraces and the Victorian and Edwardian tenements in Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Leith and Morningside need stone repairs, lime repointing, chimney work and roof leadwork, all matched to the original. Listed building consent and the council’s conservation officers are part of most jobs in the centre.
Tenement repairs are shared between owners, so clear reports and costed options matter. Common items are eroded sandstone at sills and cornices, failed cement pointing, chimney stacks, back green walls and rainwater goods.
Concrete in Edinburgh
The 1960s and 1970s left Edinburgh with deck-access housing, multi-storey flats, car parks and university buildings in reinforced concrete. Balconies, walkways and stairs on these buildings spall as the steel corrodes, and need patch repairs and protective coatings, phased around residents and traffic.
Industrial and commercial sites
Leith’s former docks and warehouses, and industrial estates such as Sighthill, Newbridge and Loanhead, have workshops, warehouses and food and drink units that need slab repairs and resin floors. West Lothian, around Livingston and Bathgate, has large modern distribution and manufacturing sites with heavy forklift traffic.
The Lothians
East Lothian’s towns, from Musselburgh and Haddington to North Berwick and Dunbar, have red sandstone and rubble buildings, many in conservation areas, and coastal exposure on the east side. Midlothian has a mix of mining-era housing and newer estates.
Travel
Edinburgh is about an hour and a quarter from our base in Dundee via the M90 and the Queensferry Crossing. For multi-day work, travel and accommodation are included in the quote.
Local projects
Projects in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
heritage · Edinburgh
Chimney crown restoration on a four-pot stone stack, Edinburgh
Crown repaired and resurfaced from fixed scaffolding, the masonry made good and the pot bases finished neatly.
Towns we cover
Across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Not on the list? We travel anywhere in Scotland for larger commercial, industrial and specialist projects.
- Edinburgh
- Leith
- Portobello
- Musselburgh
- Dalkeith
- Bonnyrigg
- Loanhead
- Penicuik
- South Queensferry
- Livingston
- Bathgate
- Haddington
- North Berwick
- Dunbar
What clients say on
We needed a quality operator with the skills and experience to re point the sea facing wall of our home in Anstruther, Fife, a traditionally 3 story property built in the 1800’s. We were recommended to speak to A&B Building Solutions who proved to be the ideal company. We agreed a competitive price for the job and are delighted with the results. The guys were very professional and solved a number of unforeseen challenges. I’d happily recommend A&B Building Solutions to anyone looking for work to be done in their property and will definitely be contacting them first any future needs.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about work in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Do you work on tenements and listed buildings in Edinburgh?
Yes. We repair and repoint stone tenements and work on listed and conservation area buildings, using lime mortar and matched stone. We can work alongside your architect and the council's conservation officer where consent is needed.
Can you repair concrete on Edinburgh flats and car parks?
Yes. Balconies, walkways, stairs and car park decks from the 1960s and 1970s often spall as the steel corrodes. We survey, patch repair and protect the concrete, phased around residents and traffic.
Start a conversation
Discuss a repair in Edinburgh.
Tell us what needs attention and where. We'll get in touch to discuss your requirements and the next steps.
CHAS accredited contractor.
2n Thorter Way, Dundee DD1 3AY.