Our requirement was an extension to our driveway that matched in every way the surface our house builder had laid two years before. Barlow Construction of Thirsk project managed the work and every objective was fully and very competently achieved. We were delighted by the outcome.

Builders in Thirsk
Our yard is at Topcliffe, about ten minutes away. Thirsk is home.
Thirsk is where we are from
We are a family run Thirsk company, and our yard sits at Bridge Farm on Park Road in Topcliffe.
That matters more than it sounds. When you build locally, your clients are your neighbours. Nobody gets away with a poor job in a market town, and we would not want to.
We cover everything from Georgian houses off the Market Place to farmhouses out towards Sutton Bank, newer homes in Sowerby and village properties in Topcliffe, Dalton, Carlton Miniott and Sessay.


What we build in Thirsk
Our own team carries out the work below, with one contact from the first visit to handover. Resin driveways are laid by our Daltex approved partner.

House extensions in Thirsk
Single and double storey, kitchen extensions and glazed gables, matched to the brick or stone of your house.
Extensions
Period restoration in Thirsk
Stone repairs, lime pointing and careful work on listed and older homes.
Period Restoration
Driveways and patios in Thirsk
Resin, block paving and natural stone, with steps, walls and drainage.
Driveways and Patios
Roofers in Thirsk
Pantile and slate roofs, leadwork, flat roofs and chimney rebuilds on town houses and farm buildings alike.
Roofing and Chimneys
Renovations and kitchens in Thirsk
Whole house renovations and kitchen refits, including the walls that need to come out first.
Renovations and Kitchens
New builds in Thirsk
One off homes on your plot, from the footings to the finished kitchen.
New BuildsEverything else we do in Thirsk

Building something in Thirsk?
We are ten minutes away. We will come and look at the job and tell you straight what it involves.
Building in and around Thirsk
What we see most in Thirsk and the villages around it.
Brick, pantile and stone
The older parts of Thirsk are mostly handmade brick under red clay pantiles, with stone further out towards the Hambleton Hills. We match both, and we know where to find reclaimed pantiles when new ones will not do.
Planning and conservation
Thirsk and Sowerby both have conservation areas, and plenty of listed buildings. Planning is now handled by North Yorkshire Council. The architectural practices we work with know the planners and what they expect.
Drives and gardens
Outside work matters too: driveway extensions, patios and walls. We lay them to fall, with the drainage in, so they still look right in ten years.
A driveway extension, matched exactly
One client asked us to extend their driveway so it matched, in every way, the surface their house builder had laid two years earlier.

What clients say

We were introduced to Barlow Construction through our architect. They proved themselves to be a professional, trustworthy and reliable building company. Nothing was too much trouble. Originally taken on to do a single storey extension, which they did to an extremely high standard, we then asked them to lay a full surround patio with ACO drainage and repair our chimney stack. They were very tidy, clearing and putting everything away at the end of each day. We would wholeheartedly recommend them.
Your Thirsk project, priced in full
A full, itemised quotation from independent estimators, with no hidden extras. Start with a call or a WhatsApp.
Getting to Thirsk
Our yard is at Topcliffe, near Thirsk. Thirsk is about ten minutes away.
We keep to about an hour's travel from the yard, so every job is run by our own team.
Nearby areas we cover
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Questions from Thirsk homeowners
Anything else, call us on 07816 237961.
Are you actually based in Thirsk?
Yes. Our yard is at Unit 3, Bridge Farm, Park Road, Topcliffe, Thirsk YO7 3PD.
Do you do smaller jobs in Thirsk?
Our work is mostly extensions, renovations and new builds, but we do take on smaller jobs where the work suits us, so it is always worth a call.
Who handles planning in Thirsk now?
Since April 2023, planning in the old Hambleton district, including Thirsk and Sowerby, has been handled by North Yorkshire Council.
Can you match an existing brick or block drive?
Usually, yes. We project managed a driveway extension in Thirsk that matched the existing surface in every way. If an exact match is no longer made, we will tell you before we start.

Ten minutes from your door
Call us or send a few photos on WhatsApp and we will come out and have a look.
What our clients say
Barlow Construction has helped me through a major renovation of an 1860s property, involving new suspended ceilings, new wall linings throughout, full damp proofing, new doors and lintels, a new central heating system, and new bathroom and kitchen installs. Lewis has been a pleasure to deal with throughout, and his advice and guidance have been invaluable. His onsite team show considerable depth of experience, with no dramas in dealing with the unexpected work that crops up in an old building. If only all firms were like this to deal with.
Lewis and the team did a fantastic job on our extension from start to finish. Communication was excellent throughout, they kept us updated at every stage, turned up when they said they would, and left the site clean and tidy each day. The finish is exactly what we wanted and the whole process was far less stressful than we expected.
We recently used Barlow Construction for a refurbishment project and were extremely pleased with the service and the quality of work. Lewis was great to deal with from the start. Professional, reliable and always on hand to offer advice on the best approach and industry best practice. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lewis and the team.
The guys from Barlow Construction did an excellent job. They arrived on time. I was working from home throughout the kitchen refurbishment so got to know them. Great bunch of lads, great work. No issue too big or small, they got it sorted. Well pleased with the finish.
We have worked with Lewis and his team across a number of properties and he is incredibly professional and pleasant to work with. Highly recommended.
Excellent service from start to finish. The team was professional, reliable and clearly took pride in their work. Communication was great throughout, everything was completed to a very high standard and they kept the area clean and tidy. The finished result exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a trustworthy and professional construction team.
Start to finish, professional and friendly. Lewis and the guys from Barlow Construction are all amazing. You won't find any better.
Fantastic building firm, clean workers who take your individual needs into consideration. Thank you.
Absolutely amazing work they did. Great lads and very professional.
Following a tender process organised by our architect, we chose Barlow Construction of Thirsk for a single storey extension enlarging our kitchen diner, and a raft of other internal work. Lewis and his team were exemplary. We particularly liked their flexibility with variations and extra tasks as we went along. Cleared up each evening and respectful of the property and neighbours. The standard of build and the communication throughout were superb.
Lewis Barlow has been involved in two major projects at our house near Stillington. These included restoring a barn and converting it to residential use, renovating the original farmhouse, and building two substantial extensions. He has immense skill in all areas of construction, takes huge pride in his work, and is always a delight to deal with. He runs a team efficiently and explains what he is doing as he goes, always letting you know what the next day or week holds. Our house is a joy to live in.
Every room has been upgraded in our extended bungalow by Barlow Construction. It took five months of continuous work and we can only describe it as faultless, not a word we use lightly. From day one their prime concern was to make sure we got what we wanted, with quality, politeness and excellent communication. Scrubbing the new patio on the last day summed up their whole attitude.
We had a single storey extension and a new kitchen installed by Lewis and the team and couldn't be happier with the finished project. The work was of excellent quality and done with real professionalism and knowledge from start to finish. I cannot fault them.
A tree had pushed over our boundary stone wall and neighbours needed access at all times. After discussing everything on site with Lewis we received a very reasonable quotation. The job was completed to the very highest standard and all the residents commented on how polite and courteous the workers were. A top building firm that we will certainly use again.
After meeting Lewis we quickly realised we would be in safe hands, thanks to his approachable manner and well thought out programme of works. He and his team lived up to the high expectations they set themselves, and we have already pencilled in our next project. Punctual, polite, hard working and they left our home spotless after each working day.
I have no hesitation in awarding the full 5 stars for the high standard of the repointing and other work, and for the extra attention given to improving the look as well as the structure of my house. At all times the team took great care to make the process a smooth and pleasurable one. One of the reasons I contacted Barlow Construction was their membership of the Federation of Master Builders, and that has certainly proved its worth.
Barlow Construction built the foundation blockwork and external brickwork up to DPC, and prepared for the ground floor slab, on my timber frame barn conversion. The team showed flexibility and good problem solving on a complex site. They worked quickly and accurately to produce level and square foundations to tight tolerances, a very sound base for the timber frame, and a high quality finish to the brickwork.
Lewis and the guys built our double storey extension and fully completed the interior. From the en suite bathroom to the kitchen installation, Lewis project managed every area, which made it entirely stress free. The guys did an absolutely fantastic job and made our home look even better than we imagined.
Lewis and his team carried out repairs on our roof and we are really pleased with the work. Lewis was personally recommended to us after we had struggled to find someone reliable. He is trustworthy, courteous and professional, and the quote was detailed and accurate. The men were polite, friendly, arrived on time and cleared up after themselves.
Lewis and the team did a brilliant job on our extension. Without them we would not have achieved our dream home. From basic drawings, a huge job was completed in record time to a very high standard, and Lewis always accommodated the changes we wanted. Our architect commented on the workmanship and took photos for his own website.
Communication throughout the build was exemplary. It is a measure of Lewis's integrity that he will immediately flag unnecessary work that can be avoided, and he is happy to suggest alternative approaches, which were consistently better ideas than ours. The tradesmen he chose were professional, trustworthy and delivered without fault.

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Send a few details and we will call you back to talk it through and arrange a visit. If you already have drawings, WhatsApp them over and we will look at them before we come out.
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- YardUnit 3, Bridge Farm, Park Road, Topcliffe, Thirsk YO7 3PD
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