Welcome to E&H Building Contractors
We specialise in building super low-energy Scandinavian-style timber frame homes in Shetland. As pioneers of energy efficient construction methods and designs, you can be sure we will seek environmentally minded, eco-friendly solutions to any of your house building, heating or ventilation issues ... read more
Take a look at our award-winning projects and designs, then contact us so we can build a home for you best suited to Shetland and today’s strained environment.
Our Services
We have three main service areas.
House Building
Our experienced team offers a wide range of house-building services, from design to build to ready-made, from private homes to housing projects ... read more
Heating and Ventilation Services
We focus on providing sustainable, low-energy solutions to heating and ventilation issues, and can also take care of any standard plumbing requirements ... read more
Timber and Building Supplies
From our Tingwall base (ten minutes from Lerwick) we provide a wide range of timber and building supplies at competitive prices ... see a list of supplies
// PREVIOUS PROJECTS
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Award winning extension
Presented with the challenge of linking a new extension with an existing house and garage, we used a creative approach to deliver a large living space. This resulted in a Master Builder of the Year 2004 award.
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First Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) home in UK
In 2000 we were the first UK builder to build a Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) home in the UK. Widely perceived as a great success the house is highly energy-efficient, has low heating costs, is condensation-free and was built in just eight weeks.
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Fish Farm buildings made entirely from Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Keen to maximise building strength, super energy efficiency and floor space, a fish farming organisation commissioned office and factory buildings to be made entirely from SIPs. The buildings were finished with a brightly painted Scandinavian style exterior.
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// CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
- The builders involved us in every stage of the project and their attention to detail was exceptional. — E&H Building Contractors Ltd customer
- We believe this to be a job of superb quality. Communication with the homeowner is a major strength of this builder and he has taken time to advise the client the best way to maximise a return on space. — Master Builder of the Year judges
Timber And Building Supplies