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We have two, exciting new opportunities to join our team here at Dobson. If you have experience of working in the building and construction industry, then you could be just the person we’re looking for to join our team of skilled tradesmen.

At Dobson, we’ve always kept excellent customer service at the heart of everything we do. We like to be approachable, friendly and more importantly, flexible. Not only can we manage a wide range of projects, providing a variety of different tradesmen to serve both commercial and...

At Dobson Building Contractors, we are proud of our commitment to customer service; we’re always thinking of you. That’s why, on all major works, we are able to offer a 10 Year Warranty with Build Assure.

As a trusted building company that have prided ourselves on our excellent reputation for safe practice for over 40 years, we are delighted to announce that Dobson Building Contractors have officially been awarded Safecontractor status in 2014.

No two house extensions are ever the same and we often see a huge variation in spec from project to project. Hopefully this comprehensive guide to finishing touches for your extension will give you an idea of what options are available and ensure you've got everything covered.

The majority of clients that come to us looking for loft conversions in Wakefield and Leeds are looking to create more space in their home. They know that a loft conversion is a good way to make the most of the existing space that they have but need general guidance about how to best use the space, rules and regulations, the cost, and project timelines. 

This post gives you all you need to know about house extension rules and permitted development rights, including exactly what you are allowed to do depending on the type of house that you are planning to extend.

Our essential guide to office refurbishments is a good place to start your planning - whether you are moving to a new premises and need to do some work to make it better fit your requirements, or you’re staying in your existing building but need to make some improvements.

Garage conversions are an extremely sought after home improvement in the run up to and during the festive season for a number of reasons. Find out why they are so popular at this time of year and enquire about getting your garage conversion in time for the most wonderful time of the year!

One of the most common questions that our team are asked is ‘What is the cost of a house extension in Leeds?’ House extensions add a great amount of value to your home and are often a significant investment so naturally we expect that any first enquiries will be related primarily to cost.