Greater Manchester · Wigan · FMB Member
Builders In Wigan.
Standish To Leigh —
On Site Across The Borough.
Extensions, loft conversions, roofing and refurbishments across Wigan — Standish, Orrell, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ince, Hindley, Atherton and Leigh.
Same-week site surveys across Wigan
Local Relevance · Wigan
A Wigan Builder,
Not A Builder Who Visits Wigan.
Why We Work In Wigan
Wigan borough is one of the biggest in Greater Manchester and the housing stock reflects it — substantial Victorian and Edwardian villas in Standish and Swinley, dense terraced streets through central Wigan and Leigh, large inter-war estates across Hindley, Atherton and Tyldesley, and modern infill estates throughout. We work across the borough weekly and the team understand the historic mining ground conditions that drive foundation design here.
Wigan Property Types We Know
Wigan's housing covers Victorian and Edwardian villas through Standish, Swinley and Beech Hill; tight Victorian terraced rows through central Wigan, Ince, Leigh and Hindley; large 1930s–60s semis through Orrell, Pemberton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Atherton and Tyldesley; and post-war estates throughout. The whole borough sits on former coal-mining ground, which is the single biggest local factor in new build and extension foundations.
Common Briefs In Wigan
Wigan briefs we price most: single-storey rear extensions across the Standish, Orrell and Atherton semis; loft conversions on the larger inter-war stock; full re-roofs across the post-war estate housing; whole-house refurbishments on terraces in central Wigan and Leigh; and silicone render upgrades replacing failed pebbledash on 1950s–70s stock through Hindley and Pemberton.
Driving Time To Wigan
Wigan ranges 35–50 minutes from our base. Atherton, Tyldesley and Leigh sit closer to the east of the borough; central Wigan, Standish, Orrell and Ashton-in-Makerfield are further west. We schedule site visits in clusters to keep timeline tight.
Services In Wigan
What We Build
In Wigan.
House Extensions
Single-storey rear, side-return, wrap-around and double-storey extensions delivered on a fixed contract.
Read Service BriefLoft Conversions
Velux roof-light, rear dormer and hip-to-gable loft conversions across Greater Manchester.
Read Service BriefKitchen & Bathroom Refurbishments
Full kitchen and bathroom refurbishments delivered by one team.
Read Service BriefRoofing
Pitched re-roofs, EPDM and GRP flat roofs, slate and tile repairs, ridge and chimney works.
Read Service BriefBrickwork & Masonry
Time-served brickwork and masonry across Greater Manchester.
Read Service BriefPlastering & Rendering
Skim finishes, full replasters, dry-lining and modern silicone render systems across Greater Manchester. Walls that look flat under a raking light, render that doesn't crack on the second winter.
Read Service BriefGroundworks & Foundations
Strip, raft and pile foundations, drainage, slabs and site clearance across Greater Manchester.
Read Service BriefNew Build Construction
Self-builds, infill plots, replacement dwellings and small-site housing across Greater Manchester.
Read Service BriefCommercial Building Works
Shopfits, salon and café fit-outs, light commercial extensions and managed commercial builds across Greater Manchester.
Read Service BriefWhy Choose Us In Wigan
Trust Built
On The Ground.
20+
Years experience
48h
Quote turnaround
Yes
Coal Authority foundation work
12mo
Workmanship guarantee
What's Specific To Wigan
Local Problems,
Local Answers.
Property type, climate, building age and infrastructure all behave differently in Wigan. Generic builders don't account for it. We do.
Coal Mining Ground — Foundations & Subsidence
The entire Wigan borough sits on historic coal workings. New extensions and foundations need Coal Authority interactive map and (where workings are within influence depth) full Coal Authority report, with foundations designed accordingly — strip with reinforcement, raft or piled. Skipping this is a Building Control fail and a structural risk.
Post-War Render Failure
1950s–70s estate stock through Hindley, Pemberton, Ashton and Atherton carries large areas of failing sand-and-cement render and pebbledash. Hack-off and re-render in a modern silicone-silicate system is the long-term fix that transforms the kerb appeal at the same time.
Victorian Terraced Damp In Central Wigan & Leigh
The dense terraced rows through central Wigan, Ince and Leigh carry the standard inherited damp issues — failed DPCs, blocked sub-floor ventilation, cement re-pointing trapping moisture. Diagnose, fix the source, don't paint over the symptom.
Inter-War Roofs On Borrowed Time
The 1930s–50s semis through Standish, Orrell, Ashton, Atherton and Tyldesley are widely on original concrete-tile roofs with perished underfelt and corroded nails. Re-roof with new breather membrane, treated battens and mechanical fixings to current BS5534.
How It Works
First Call
To Final Sign-Off.
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Enquiry
Tell us the brief by phone, email or form.
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On-Site Survey
We come out, measure up and listen properly.
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Fixed Written Quote
Once drawings and scope are confirmed, the job is priced by our quantity surveyor and sent over as a fixed price.
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Build & Sign-Off
On site daily, tidy at end of day, signed off when you're happy.
Wigan Questions
Straight
Answers.
Cost, response time, coverage, emergency availability — the Wigan questions everyone asks, answered before you call.
Ask YoursDo you cover all of Wigan borough?
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Yes — central Wigan, Standish, Swinley, Beech Hill, Orrell, Pemberton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ince, Hindley, Atherton, Tyldesley, Astley and Leigh. Every WN-postcode under Wigan MBC.
Do you handle coal mining reports and foundation design?
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Yes — Coal Authority interactive map check at feasibility, full report ordered where workings are within influence depth, foundations designed by structural engineer to suit (reinforced strip, raft or mini-piles). Building Control sign off without issue when it's done right.
What does a typical extension cost in Wigan?
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Single-storey rear extension on a Standish or Orrell semi £2,400–£3,200 per m² with kitchen and bifolds. Loft conversion £38,000–£72,000 depending on format. Fixed itemised quote against your drawings.
Can you handle Wigan Council planning?
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Yes — submissions through the Wigan planning portal weekly, including conservation considerations and Coal Authority sign-off where required.
How fast can you survey a job in Wigan?
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Same-week for most enquiries; fixed written quote sent over as soon as it's ready.
Can you replace failed render across Hindley and Atherton?
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Yes — hack-off, mesh-reinforced base coat, through-coloured silicone-silicate top coat with 10–15 year manufacturer warranty registered in your name.
Do you do emergency roof leaks in Wigan?
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Yes — same-week make-safe where capacity allows, permanent repair quoted in writing to follow.
Can you re-roof the inter-war semis across Standish and Orrell?
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Yes — strip and recover, new breathable membrane, treated battens, mechanical fixings to BS5534, dry-fix ridge, hand-dressed lead flashings. Standard 25-year material warranty plus our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Are you insured for work in Wigan?
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Yes — full public liability cover, documents on request.
Do you offer a guarantee on Wigan work?
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12-month workmanship defects period from handover, plus all material and system warranties registered in your name.
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Build It Right Across Wigan Borough.
Free site survey across Wigan, fixed written quote — no obligation. FMB-registered, fully insured (£2m public liability and £2m employers' liability), Manchester based.