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The best builders in Glasgow, 2026
Top 10
builders.
We looked at more than 50 builders working in Glasgow, checked 22 of them in depth across Google, Checkatrade, the Trusted Trader scheme, MyBuilder and Companies House, and ranked the best ten. Nobody paid to be here.
The table
First edition, so every entry is new · Reviews counted 3 November 2026
| Pos | Move | Builder | Based in | Reviews | Score |
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| 01 | New | Paisley Property Maintenance | Paisley | 339 Trusted Trader | 8.6 |
| 02 | New | Northbank Contracts | Paisley | 198 Trusted Trader | 7.8 |
| 03 | New | PJTC | Glasgow | 91 Checkatrade | 7.4 |
| 04 | New | Thomas Stewart Builders | Paisley | 95 Checkatrade | 7.2 |
| 05 | New | Bee Builders | Southside | 26 Trusted Trader | 6.9 |
| 06 | New | Good Space Builders | Govanhill | 151 Checkatrade | 6.8 |
| 07 | New | Polbuilt | Darnley | 46 Google | 6.5 |
| 08 | New | KB Contractors | Hamilton | 65 Checkatrade | 6.1 |
| 09 | New | S Milligan Joiners & Builders | Glasgow | 35 Checkatrade | 6.0 |
| 10 | New | RS1 Construction | Glasgow | 56 Checkatrade | 5.6 |
Ties are split by the unrounded score, then by review count. Every firm listed covers Glasgow.
Why they rank
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Number 1: Paisley Property Maintenance
Foxbar Road, Paisley · Covers Glasgow and Renfrewshire
8.6out of 10
More reviews than any other building firm we found: 4.9 out of 5 from 339 Trusted Trader reviews, collected since 2012. The company has been registered since 2010 and takes on general building, extensions, garage and loft conversions, with joinery, plumbing and electrics done in-house. It is also an AICO approved installer of smoke and heat alarms.
- Reviews 3.1 / 4
- Vetting and qualifications 2.2 / 2.5
- Track record 2.0 / 2
- Reviews
- 4.9 from 339 Trusted Trader reviews
- Vetting
- Trading Standards Trusted Trader; AICO approved alarm installer
- Track record
- Incorporated September 2010 (SC385288); Trusted Trader since 2012
- Best for
- Extensions, conversions and multi-trade renovations
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Number 2: Northbank Contracts
Thornly Park Road, Paisley · Covers Glasgow and Renfrewshire
7.8out of 10
A perfect 5.0 out of 5 from 198 Trusted Trader reviews, including recent jobs worth more than £25,000. Northbank is a joiner-led general builder that handles extensions, loft and garage conversions, and kitchen and bathroom refits. It has been registered since 2007, the longest of any firm in the table.
- Reviews 3.0 / 4
- Vetting and qualifications 1.6 / 2.5
- Track record 2.0 / 2
- Reviews
- 5.0 from 198 Trusted Trader reviews
- Vetting
- Trading Standards Trusted Trader
- Track record
- Incorporated March 2007 (SC318992); Trusted Trader since 2012
- Best for
- Extensions and loft conversions
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Number 3: PJTC
Glasgow · Covers Glasgow, Bearsden and Milngavie
7.4out of 10
An all-trades construction team rated 9.86 out of 10 from 91 Checkatrade reviews and 4.9 from 37 on Google. It does extensions and renovations as well as kitchens and bathrooms, offers fixed-price quotes with staged payments, and says it gives building control guidance where it is needed. Ten years on Checkatrade.
- Reviews 2.7 / 4
- Vetting and qualifications 1.6 / 2.5
- Track record 2.0 / 2
- Reviews
- 9.86 / 10 from 91 Checkatrade reviews; 4.9 from 37 Google reviews
- Vetting
- Passed Checkatrade's vetting checks
- Track record
- On Checkatrade since June 2016
- Best for
- Fixed-price renovations and small extensions
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Number 4: Thomas Stewart Builders
Paisley · Covers Glasgow and Renfrewshire
7.2out of 10
A multi-trade building firm rated 9.88 out of 10 from 95 Checkatrade reviews. It has been a registered company since 2014 and on Checkatrade since 2017, and it offers a 24 hour call out and insurance work. Review numbers have slowed, with eight in the last year.
- Reviews 2.5 / 4
- Vetting and qualifications 1.6 / 2.5
- Track record 2.0 / 2
- Reviews
- 9.88 / 10 from 95 Checkatrade reviews (8 in the last year)
- Vetting
- Passed Checkatrade's vetting checks
- Track record
- Incorporated November 2014 (SC492003); on Checkatrade since February 2017
- Best for
- General building work and insurance repairs
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Number 5: Bee Builders
Mamore Street, Glasgow G43 · Covers Glasgow
6.9out of 10
A perfect 5.0 out of 5 from 26 Trusted Trader reviews, although its Google listing is weaker at 3.6 from 14. The Southside firm has been registered since 2012, covers extensions, loft conversions, kitchens and bathrooms, and lists a Gas Safe number on its Trusted Trader profile.
- Reviews 1.7 / 4
- Vetting and qualifications 2.2 / 2.5
- Track record 2.0 / 2
- Reviews
- 5.0 from 26 Trusted Trader reviews; 3.6 from 14 Google reviews
- Vetting
- Trading Standards Trusted Trader; Gas Safe number listed
- Track record
- Incorporated September 2012 (SC432984)
- Best for
- Renovations that include heating or gas work
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Number 6: Good Space Builders
Glasgow G42 · Covers Glasgow
6.8out of 10
One of the busiest builders on Checkatrade: 9.93 out of 10 from 151 Checkatrade reviews, 47 in the last year, plus 5.0 from 33 on Google. It focuses on interior building work such as flooring, partitions, storage and kitchen installation. It joined Checkatrade in 2023, so its track record is shorter than the firms above.
- Reviews 3.2 / 4
- Vetting and qualifications 1.6 / 2.5
- Track record 1.0 / 2
- Reviews
- 9.93 / 10 from 151 Checkatrade reviews; 5.0 from 33 Google reviews
- Vetting
- Passed Checkatrade's vetting checks
- Track record
- On Checkatrade since November 2023
- Best for
- Interior alterations and fit-outs
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Number 7: Polbuilt
Binend Road, Glasgow G53 · Covers Glasgow
6.5out of 10
Rated 4.9 from 46 Google reviews and 4.8 from 78 on MyBuilder. Polbuilt says it has traded since 2005, and the company has been registered since 2008. We found no independent vetting scheme, which holds its score back despite the long track record.
- Reviews 2.5 / 4
- Vetting and qualifications 1.0 / 2.5
- Track record 2.0 / 2
- Reviews
- 4.9 from 46 Google reviews; 4.8 from 78 MyBuilder reviews
- Vetting
- No independent vetting found
- Track record
- Incorporated February 2008 (SC338401)
- Best for
- Extensions and general building
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Number 8: KB Contractors
Hamilton · Covers Glasgow and Lanarkshire
6.1out of 10
Rated 9.67 out of 10 from 65 Checkatrade reviews. Kane Bennett's firm offers general building work with a 24 hour call out and has been on Checkatrade since 2022. Only five reviews have come in during the last year.
- Reviews 2.15 / 4
- Vetting and qualifications 1.6 / 2.5
- Track record 1.4 / 2
- Reviews
- 9.67 / 10 from 65 Checkatrade reviews (5 in the last year)
- Vetting
- Passed Checkatrade's vetting checks
- Track record
- On Checkatrade since March 2022
- Best for
- Repairs and smaller building jobs
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Number 9: S Milligan Joiners & Builders
Glasgow · Covers Glasgow
6.0out of 10
A family-run joinery and building company rated 9.8 out of 10 from 35 Checkatrade reviews. It has been on Checkatrade since 2019, but it has fewer reviews than the firms above.
- Reviews 1.8 / 4
- Vetting and qualifications 1.6 / 2.5
- Track record 1.7 / 2
- Reviews
- 9.8 / 10 from 35 Checkatrade reviews (5 in the last year)
- Vetting
- Passed Checkatrade's vetting checks
- Track record
- On Checkatrade since June 2019
- Best for
- Joinery-led building work
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Number 10: RS1 Construction
Glasgow · Covers Glasgow
5.6out of 10
A perfect 10 out of 10 from 56 Checkatrade reviews. Robert Stewart says he has 30 years in the building trade and asks customers to have plans ready for larger projects. He joined Checkatrade in 2024, so the track record we could check is short.
- Reviews 2.2 / 4
- Vetting and qualifications 1.6 / 2.5
- Track record 1.0 / 2
- Reviews
- 10 / 10 from 56 Checkatrade reviews (12 in the last year)
- Vetting
- Passed Checkatrade's vetting checks
- Track record
- On Checkatrade since April 2024
- Best for
- Extensions and structural work with plans in place
Just outside the ten
Good firms that missed out on this edition
- Whelan BuildersPaisley · 5.0 from 53 Trusted Trader reviews, brickwork and stone specialist · 5.6
- Glasgow Build Co.Craigton · 4.9 from 55 Google reviews · 5.1
- ATB Building ServicesGlasgow · 4.9 from 46 Google reviews · 5.1
- Graceland ConstructionGlasgow · 5.0 from 34 Google reviews · 4.8
- Robert Findlay Stonemasons & BuildersGlasgow · 5.0 from 30 Google reviews · 4.8
How we scored this table
We built a long list from Google Maps, Checkatrade's Glasgow builder search and the Trusted Trader builders category, then checked 22 firms in depth on their review platforms, their websites, MyBuilder and Companies House. Each got a score out of ten from the checks on the right. The table is that score, highest first.
Roofing companies that also list building work are ranked on our roofers table instead.
There is no licensing scheme for builders in the UK. Our second check rewards independent vetting, a named registration or approval, and a second vetting scheme. Responsiveness has not been tested yet; scores are based on the other three checks, scaled to ten.
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Reviews4 points
Volume and average rating on the main platform, plus credit for strong reviews on a second platform. Points come off for a weak second platform or few recent reviews.
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Vetting and qualifications2.5 points
Independent vetting such as Trusted Trader or Checkatrade, plus credit for a named registration or approval and for a second vetting scheme.
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Track record2 points
Years trading, backed by Companies House or a membership date. Website claims count for less.
Before you hire a builder in Glasgow
Building work is where the biggest sums change hands, so a little checking up front saves a lot later.
Building warrants and planning
Extensions, loft conversions and removing load-bearing walls usually need a building warrant from Glasgow City Council before work starts, and some need planning permission too. Ask who is responsible for drawings and applications, and do not let work begin until the warrant is granted.
Get a detailed, fixed quote
Ask for a written quote that breaks the job into stages, lists what is included and excluded, and names who supplies materials. A vague one-line price is a warning sign.
Tenements and shared buildings
Work on common parts of a tenement, such as the roof, walls or back court, normally needs the agreement of the other owners. Check your title deeds and speak to your factor before you commit.
Five things to agree in writing
- Stage payments. Pay as each stage is finished, not up front. A deposit for materials is reasonable.
- Start and finish dates. Including what happens if the job runs late.
- Who handles permits. Skips and scaffolding on the road need council permits in Glasgow.
- Insurance. Ask to see public liability insurance, and check your own home insurance covers building work.
- Completion paperwork. For warranted work, the completion certificate must be accepted by the council before the job is truly finished.
Questions
Who is the best builder in Glasgow?
In our 2026 table, Paisley Property Maintenance comes top with 8.6 out of 10, from 339 Trusted Trader reviews averaging 4.9 and 14 years on the scheme. Northbank Contracts is second, with a perfect 5.0 from 198 reviews.
Do I need a building warrant for an extension in Glasgow?
Almost always. Extensions, loft conversions and structural alterations usually need a building warrant from Glasgow City Council, and some also need planning permission. Your builder or architect should confirm this before work starts.
Why are some of these firms on other tables too?
Many Glasgow builders also do joinery, kitchens and bathrooms. We score each firm the same way on every table it appears on.
Do builders need to be registered?
No. There is no licensing scheme for builders in the UK. Independent vetting, reviews you can read and a track record you can check are the best signs of a reliable firm.
Did any of these firms pay to be listed?
No. Nobody can pay for a place in our tables. Scores come only from the checks described on this page.
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Do I need a permit for scaffolding or a skip in Glasgow?
Current council fees for skips and scaffolding, who normally applies, and the fixed penalty for going without.
Should I use lime or gypsum plaster in a Glasgow tenement?
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