Joiners and builders inTranent
Your home town joinery firm: more room, better finish and one team from first visit to final sweep-up.
Free quote · No deposit · Pay weekly
- 50+ years' combined experience
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- No deposit
- Weekly payment
- No hidden costs
Local to Tranent
Working in Tranent
Tranent is home for PAC Joinery and Building. We're based at 13 Appleby Drive in Macmerry, Tranent, so when you call us about a job in Tranent you're speaking to people who live and work in the same streets as you. Partners Gordon Rollo and Craig Pucko each bring more than 25 years in the trade, and a good share of that time has been spent on houses within a mile or two of the High Street.
Being local matters for practical reasons. We can pop round to look at a job without making a day of it, we know where the parking is tight, and we know the kind of houses Tranent is made of, from older stone cottages near the centre to the ex-council homes and the large new-build estates that have grown around the edge of the town.
The most common requests we get in Tranent are about space. Families in three-bedroom semis want a fourth bedroom or an office, so garage conversions and loft conversions come up again and again. Owners of newer homes often want a media wall, built-in wardrobes or a better kitchen, while older properties tend to need renovation work: walls opened up, floors levelled and joinery replaced.
Homes we work on in Tranent
Older stone and brick terraces
Around the centre of town you'll find older stone-built homes with thick walls, uneven floors and original timber that rarely lines up square. These need patience and a joiner who scribes rather than forces things to fit.
Ex-council semis and terraces
Solid, well-proportioned houses that suit extensions, kitchen refits and knock-throughs. Many have a roof space that can take a loft conversion, depending on the pitch and structure.
Modern estates on the edge of town
Newer homes with integral or attached garages that are ideal for conversion, plus rooms that benefit from built-in storage, media walls and upgraded flooring.
What we do
Our services in Tranent
Every service below is available to homes in Tranent. The ones highlighted are what we're asked for most here.
Garage Conversions
Many newer Tranent homes have a garage used only for storage; it's often the easiest extra room in the house.
Popular in Tranent
Loft Conversions
A good option for growing families who like their street and don't want to move.
Popular in Tranent
House Extensions
More space on the ground floor, built and finished by one team.
Joinery
First and second fix, doors, skirtings, stairs and panelling done properly.
Kitchen Fitting
Kitchens and islands fitted square, level and on schedule.
Home Renovations
Older Tranent properties often benefit from opening up small rooms into one open-plan space.
Popular in Tranent
Bespoke Wardrobes
Built-in storage made to fit awkward alcoves and eaves.
Flooring
Wooden floors and LVT laid flat, tight and built to last.
Media Walls
A popular finishing touch in modern estate homes with open living areas.
Popular in Tranent
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 Tranent
We're based here
Our address is in Tranent. Pricing visits are quick to arrange and we're never far away while your job is underway.
Two partners with 25+ years each
Over 50 years of combined experience. The people who quote your job are the people who do it.
Experience with Tranent property types
We've worked on the mix of older and newer homes found across the town and know the quirks of each.
Straightforward terms
Free quotes, no deposit, weekly payment and no hidden costs, so you always know where you stand.
Things to know
Common issues with Tranent homes
Exposed hilltop weather
Tranent sits on higher ground and catches the wind off the Forth. Draughty doors, poorly sealed windows and under-insulated lofts are common, so we pay attention to insulation and draught-proofing whenever we're converting or renovating.
Former mining ground
Tranent has a long mining history. For extensions and new builds, ground conditions and foundations should be checked properly by your engineer and the council's process before work begins; we'll flag it early so it doesn't become a surprise.
Garage floors and walls on new estates
Integral garages are often built with a lower floor level, single-skin walls and no insulation. A proper conversion raises and insulates the floor, insulates the walls and replaces the door with a wall and window.
Out-of-square older rooms
Older homes in the centre of town rarely have straight walls or level floors. Wardrobes, skirtings and kitchens need to be scribed to fit, not forced, if you want a finish that looks right.
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
Tranent FAQs
Do you serve Tranent?
Yes. Tranent is part of our regular working area. We're based at 13 Appleby Drive, Macmerry, Tranent and Tranent is our home town, so we work in Tranent throughout the year on everything from single doors to full house builds.
How fast can you reach Tranent?
Tranent 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 Tranent?
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 Tranent?
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 Tranent?
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 my Tranent garage be turned into a bedroom?
In most cases, yes. Integral and attached garages on Tranent's newer estates are usually good candidates. We'll look at the floor level, walls and roof, explain what's involved and give you a free quote.
Do you work on older stone houses in Tranent?
Yes. We regularly work on older properties and are used to uneven floors and walls that aren't straight. We scribe joinery to fit so the finish looks right.
Nearby areas we cover
We cover all of East Lothian. Contact us or go back to the homepage.
Planning work on your Tranent home?
We're just round the corner. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll arrange a free visit and a clear, written quote.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- No deposit
- Weekly payment
- No hidden costs