Family-run since 1988
Bricklayers & General Builders
in Highworth, Swindon
& the Cotswolds
40 years on the tools. A three-person family team who quote honestly, turn up when we say we will, and finish the job right first time.
- 40 years' experience
- Family-run team of 3
- Free quotes in 3–5 days
- £5m public liability
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What we do
Every trade for the shell of your home, under one family roof.
From a single brick repair to a full extension, our three-person family team handles the whole build. That means one point of contact and one quality standard from first visit to final handover.
Bricklaying
Fair-faced brickwork, garden walls, arches and repairs: built by the family that's been doing it since 1988.
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Stone Laying
Natural Cotswold stone walling and cladding, laid with the eye and hand of a specialist.
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Extensions
Full home extensions handled start to finish: groundworks, brickwork, roofing, plastering.
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General Building
Structural alterations, load-bearing work and repairs from a three-person, in-house team.
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Plastering & Render
Smooth internal plastering and clean external render by the same three-person family team.
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Patios & Hard Landscaping
Patios, garden walls, turfing, decking and fencing: the outdoor build, handled in-house.
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Fencing
Domestic fencing supplied and installed: posts set properly, panels aligned, no fuss.
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Pitched Roofing
Tiled and slated pitched roofs: repairs and full re-roofs. (We don't take on flat roofing.)
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Guttering & Fascias
Replacement guttering, fascias and soffits to keep the water off the brickwork where it belongs.
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Kitchens & Bathrooms
Full kitchen and bathroom fit-outs: units, worktops, tiling, plumbing-in and finishing, all handled by the family team.
Learn moreWe don't take on flat roofing, soft landscaping (plants and borders), or gas and electrical works: Dale can point you to trusted local trades for those.
"Building's been in our family since long before I started in 1988. Now I've got both my boys on the tools alongside me."
Why homeowners choose us
Old-school standards.
No-nonsense delivery.
DR Smith Building is a family firm in every sense: Dale, and both his sons on the tools full-time. Same values every job: honest advice, quality work, and turning up when we say we will.
Right first time
Our approach is to finish every job to the highest standard: careful setting out, the correct materials for the substrate, and the same experienced hands from start to finish.
One three-person family team, start to finish
Groundworks, brickwork, plastering, roofing: the same three faces from the first spadeful to the final finish. Dale and both his sons, on your job.
Staged payments, nothing before we start
You pay in stages as the work progresses. Bank transfer or cash. We don't take a penny before we're on site with the tools out.
You'll know when we're arriving
One thing customers tell us again and again: we say when we'll be there, and we're there. No missed mornings, no radio silence.
How it works
Four steps from first call to finished job.
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Call or drop us a line
Phone or email: we answer enquiries within one working day.
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Free site visit
Dale comes out at a time that suits, walks the job, and answers questions on the spot.
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Written estimate in 3–5 days
A clear, itemised estimate: no surprises later unless you change the scope.
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Staged-payment build
We book in, turn up on time, keep you updated, and hand over cleanly.
Where we work
Highworth & the surrounding villages.
Based in Highworth, we cover Swindon, the Cotswolds and the villages in between. If you're near one of these towns, we're likely already working nearby.
Not sure? Ask usOur commitment
Every job, finished to a standard we'd want in our own homes.
DR Smith Building is committed to finishing every job to the highest standard: correct materials for the substrate, careful setting out, and the same three faces on your job from the first spadeful to the final finish. We walk the completed job with you before we leave site.
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How quickly will I get a quote?
We'll come out for a free site visit, usually within a week, and follow up with a written estimate in 3–5 working days.
Do you take payment upfront?
No. We work on staged payments, nothing is due before work begins. Payment is by bank transfer or cash; we don't take cards.
Which areas do you cover?
Highworth is home. We regularly work across Swindon, Lechlade, Fairford, Cirencester, Faringdon, Witney, Burford and Shrivenham.
Do you do gas or electrical work?
No, those are the only trades we don't handle in-house. Dale can recommend trusted local specialists for both if you need them.
Do you manage planning and building control?
Most of our clients come to us with architects and designers already in place, and building control sign-off sits between you and building control directly. Dale will guide you through the process on site.
Are you insured?
Yes, £5,000,000 public liability and £10,000,000 employers' liability. Full details available on request.
Get in touch
Request a free estimate.
Tell us about the job. Dale will call back within one working day to arrange a free site visit.
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Phone07926 334368
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Based in329 Windrush, Highworth
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HoursMonday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pmSaturday: available for smaller jobs by arrangementSunday: closed