Joiners and builders inPrestonpans
More space and a better finish for Prestonpans homes, from two local partners with over 50 years' combined experience.
Free quote · No deposit · Pay weekly
- 50+ years' combined experience
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- No deposit
- Weekly payment
- No hidden costs
Local to Prestonpans
Working in Prestonpans
Prestonpans is just a few minutes down the road from our base in Tranent. Known for its murals, its coastline and its history, the town has a mix of older cottages and terraces near the shore, plenty of ex-council homes and newer developments further inland.
We're often asked to help Prestonpans families get more space without moving: converting a garage into a bedroom or playroom, turning the loft into an extra room, or extending at the back for a bigger kitchen. In older homes near the coast we also do a lot of renovation work, replacing tired joinery and floors.
Because Prestonpans is so close, it's easy for us to come out, look at your job and give you a free, written quote. There's no deposit to pay and you pay weekly as the work is done.
Homes we work on in Prestonpans
Older coastal cottages and terraces
Homes near the shore often have small rooms, older timber and uneven floors, ideal for renovation and made-to-measure joinery.
Ex-council family homes
Sturdy homes that suit kitchen refits, knock-throughs, extensions and loft conversions.
Newer homes inland
Modern homes with garages and open-plan layouts that suit conversions, media walls and new flooring.
What we do
Our services in Prestonpans
Every service below is available to homes in Prestonpans. The ones highlighted are what we're asked for most here.
Garage Conversions
A quick way for Prestonpans families to add a bedroom, office or playroom.
Popular in Prestonpans
Loft Conversions
Unlock the room above your head without the cost and upheaval of moving house.
House Extensions
Extra ground-floor space for families who want to stay in town.
Popular in Prestonpans
Joinery
First and second fix, doors, skirtings, stairs and panelling done properly.
Kitchen Fitting
Kitchens fitted square and level, including islands and knock-throughs.
Popular in Prestonpans
Home Renovations
Walls opened up, steels in, trades handled, one point of contact.
Bespoke Wardrobes
Built-in storage made to fit awkward alcoves and eaves.
Flooring
New wooden floors and LVT, laid flat on a properly prepared base.
Popular in Prestonpans
Media Walls
A clean, built-in feature wall for the TV, fire and storage.
Doors
Internal doors hung and finished to a high standard.
Full House Builds
From the ground up, managed by two partners with 25+ years each.
Why PAC
Why choose us in Prestonpans
Minutes away
Prestonpans is right next to Tranent, so we're never far from your job.
Know the local housing
We've worked on older coastal homes and newer family houses alike.
Partners do the work
Gordon and Craig quote and carry out every job, with more than 25 years each.
Clear terms
Free quotes, no deposit, weekly payment and no hidden costs.
Things to know
Common issues with Prestonpans homes
Salt air and coastal weather
Homes near the shore are exposed to salty wind and driving rain. External timber and doors need the right materials and finishes, and draughts are a common complaint in older homes.
Former industrial and mining ground
Prestonpans has a long industrial and mining past. Extensions and new builds need foundations designed for the ground conditions, which your engineer and the warrant process will confirm.
Damp in older ground floors
Some older coastal homes have damp suspended timber floors. We check the condition of timbers before laying new flooring.
Small rooms in older homes
Many older properties have small, separate rooms. Opening them up, often with a steel beam, can transform how the house works.
How we work
Our process, step by step
- 1
Free visit
We come to your home, look at the space and talk through what you want to achieve.
- 2
Written quote
A clear, itemised quote with no hidden costs. If a building warrant is likely to be needed, we'll tell you, but getting it is the client's responsibility.
- 3
Planning the work
We agree a start date and talk you through the order of work, deliveries and any disruption.
- 4
The build
The partners carry out the work themselves. You pay weekly for the work completed, with no deposit.
- 5
Finish and handover
We finish properly, tidy up and walk round the job with you before we leave.
Questions
Prestonpans FAQs
Do you serve Prestonpans?
Yes. Prestonpans is part of our regular working area. We're based at 13 Appleby Drive, Macmerry, Tranent and Prestonpans is just a few minutes down the road, so we work in Prestonpans throughout the year on everything from single doors to full house builds.
How fast can you reach Prestonpans?
Prestonpans is local to us, so getting there is never the issue. How soon we can visit to price your job, and when we can start, depends on our current bookings; call 07841 419343 or send the quote form and we'll give you an honest answer straight away.
How much does joinery or building work cost in Prestonpans?
Every job is different, so we don't publish set prices. We visit, look at what you need and give you a free, written quote with no hidden costs. There's no deposit to pay, and you pay weekly as the work progresses, so you only ever pay for work that's been done.
Do you offer emergency call-outs in Prestonpans?
We're a joinery and building firm that plans and carries out projects, not an emergency call-out service. If you have an urgent problem, call us and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help and how soon.
Do I need a building warrant for my project in Prestonpans?
Many conversions, extensions and structural changes need a building warrant from East Lothian Council, and some need planning permission. Getting the warrant is the client's responsibility, but we'll tell you early on if we think your project needs one and work to the approved drawings once you have it.
Do you ask for a deposit?
No. We never ask for a deposit. You pay weekly for the work completed that week, so you can see exactly where your money is going.
Can you knock through walls in a Prestonpans home?
Yes. We regularly remove walls and fit steel beams to create open-plan kitchens and living areas. Structural work needs an engineer's design and usually a building warrant, which is the client's responsibility.
What flooring works best near the coast?
LVT and engineered wood both work well when laid on a properly prepared, dry base. We'll talk you through the options when we visit.
Nearby areas we cover
We cover all of East Lothian. Contact us or go back to the homepage.
Got a project in Prestonpans?
We're just down the road. Get in touch for a free visit and a written quote with no hidden costs.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- No deposit
- Weekly payment
- No hidden costs