Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Solutions in Scotland
Established in 1999, Ashwood Scotland has grown from modest beginnings to become a trusted provider of comprehensive construction services across Scotland. Our expertise spans new build, refurbishment, restoration, and maintenance projects for commercial, community, educational, industrial, and heritage sectors. With a commitment to exceeding client expectations, we combine in-house specialist teams of stonemasons and traditional joiners with modern project management methodologies. Our Living Wage Foundation accreditation reflects our dedication to fair employment practices, while the Ashwood Scotland Foundation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to community support. With 73% of our work coming from repeat business over the past decade, our track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to exacting quality standards speaks for itself.Our CHAS accreditation and robust health & safety protocols ensure compliance with the highest industry standards, supported by specialist consultant Stuart Draper CMIOSH. From listed building restorations to complex new developments, we maintain a client-centric approach that has earned us an 89% customer satisfaction rating. Our proactive problem-solving and transparent communication have resulted in 94% of our work being competitively tendered over the past five years. As a company rooted in Scottish communities, we prioritise local employment and sustainable practices across all our operations.
Services
New Build Construction
Heritage Restoration
Commercial Refurbishment
Educational Facilities
Community Projects
Listed Building Works
Project Management
Sustainable Construction
Maintenance Contracts
Design & Build Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of continuous operation in Scottish construction
- Our in-house stonemasons and joiners handle heritage projects directly
- We maintain CHAS accreditation for health & safety compliance
- 73% of our work comes from repeat business over the past decade
- We guarantee transparent communication and budget adherence
Associations and certifications
- CHAS
- Living Wage Foundation
What people say
Excellent communication skills
Good managers
Proactive problem-solving
First rate service
Well managed works
Services
Heritage Restoration
Specialist restoration of listed buildings and heritage sites using traditional craftsmanship. Our dedicated team of stonemasons and joiners deliver authentic repairs while maintaining historical integrity. Projects include chapel renovations and university building restorations valued up to 1 million.
New Build Construction
Comprehensive construction of modern facilities across multiple sectors. From educational institutions to zoo enclosures, we deliver projects valued between 500,000 and 5 million with strict adherence to quality, budget and programme targets.
Educational Facilities
Design and construction of school infrastructure including games halls and early years centres. Our experience includes multiple projects for Edinburgh City Council, delivered with minimal disruption to operational schools and strict health & safety compliance.
Community Projects
Construction of community-focused facilities such as family accommodation for CLIC Sargent. We combine commercial expertise with charitable commitment, ensuring high-quality outcomes for socially important projects.
Refurbishment Works
Comprehensive refurbishment of existing structures including university buildings and college facilities. Our in-house teams deliver high-end interior finishes and modernisation projects while maintaining operational continuity.
People
David Charman
Managing Director
Co-founder and Managing Director with 25 years' experience in construction management. Holds BSc in Quantity Surveying from Heriot-Watt University. Specialises in strategic planning, financial management and sustainability initiatives.
Graeme Hadden
Operations Director
Operations Director with HNC in Building and professional qualifications from CMI and CIOB. Recognised expert in stone and heritage works with extensive experience in both modern construction and listed building restoration.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Ashwood Scotland specialise in?
We specialise in new build, refurbishment, restoration and maintenance projects across commercial, educational, community and heritage sectors, with particular expertise in listed building works.
How does Ashwood Scotland ensure project quality and safety?
Through CHAS accreditation, certified site managers, specialist health & safety consultant Stuart Draper CMIOSH, and rigorous audit processes that include board-level review of all incidents.
What is Ashwood Scotland's approach to sustainability?
We prioritise local supply chains, promote recycled materials, improve energy efficiency, and support community initiatives through the Ashwood Scotland Foundation funded by company profits.
How experienced is the Ashwood Scotland team?
With 25 years' continuous operation since 1999, our directors hold industry-recognised qualifications and our in-house teams include specialist stonemasons and traditional joiners with extensive heritage expertise.
What size projects does Ashwood Scotland typically handle?
We deliver projects ranging from £500,000 to £5 million value, including educational facilities, zoo enclosures, university buildings and community projects across Scotland.
Reviews (1)
Ally Shaw
Jun 21, 2018
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Parked in a disabled bay and on the pavement. After another van driver pointing this out to your driver, he was abusive and said he didn't care and could park where he wanted. Not a good image for your company
