A.J. Proctor Builders Ltd · Company 04647257 · Trading heritage since 1970
Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & developer·Head office Axminster
J. Proctor Builders Limited in 2003, this family-run business has built a strong reputation for integrity and quality workmanship. They emphasize a partnership approach, working closely with clients, architects, and consultants to achieve desired outcomes, with much of their work stemming from client and architect recommendations.
The company invests in its workforce through NVQ apprenticeships and ongoing training, ensuring projects are handled by fully qualified staff. J. Proctor Builders Limited undertakes a diverse range of projects, primarily domestic, but also extending to commercial and public sectors across England, Scotland, and France.
Their specialisms include traditional green oak frame construction, complete cottage renovations, refurbishments, conversions, alterations, kitchens, bathrooms, and general repairs and maintenance. They are recognized as General and Specialist Builders, holding memberships with the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the NHBC, which allows them to offer a ten-year guarantee for new builds. The company has received accolades for its work, including the Master Builder of the Year award in 2004 for a new build in East Devon, which led to features in national magazines.
They have also been nominated for subsequent awards, highlighting their consistent commitment to excellence in craftsmanship and innovative design. Their team comprises skilled local individuals, with a strong emphasis on continuous professional development to maintain high standards across all aspects of their building services.
Ham, Devon
A bespoke, architecturally distinctive new-build residence constructed using traditional green oak timber, with the structural framework assembled entirely without screws, bolts, or metal fixings, utilizing oak pegs and tenon joints. Numerous windows were incorporated to maximize natural light, and the property is equipped with oil-fired underfloor heating.
Lyme Regis
A steel-framed extension featuring large glass panels and sliding doors, complemented by substantial external landscaping. Aluminium cladding was selected for its enhanced weatherproofing capabilities and resistance to salt air.
Axminster
An extension for a disabled lady with Parkinson's Disease, designed to become her main living accommodation. The build enclosed an existing steel fire escape and includes a downstairs bedroom, accessible bathroom, utility room, and an upstairs reading room. The extension is well insulated and clad in larch.
Client · Mrs. C.
Axminster
A property modernization project including a new kitchen and bathroom, replacement electrical circuits, radiators, boiler, and floor coverings. The exterior walls were rendered, and a new metal roof was added to the garage, along with replacement of the slate roof on the rear and facia/barge boards.
A flint stone barn, previously used as a stable, was renovated and converted into a 2-bedroom holiday cottage.
A selection of different kitchen installations of various shapes, sizes, and constructions, showcasing the company's carpentry and plumbing expertise.
Sidmouth
Insulation was added to a loft conversion from 1985 to address temperature issues. Internal walls were removed to open up the space, and the roof and walls were insulated, followed by plasterboarding, plastering, and decorating. The customer was chef and writer Mark Diacono.
Client · Mark Diacono
Axminster
The owner required the front of house of the fish and chip shop to be re-tiled in their colour scheme featuring yellow tiles and a smooth, easy-to-clean finish.
Client · The Lemon Plaice
Seaton
The operators required the front of house to be painted and refreshed, reinforced concrete stairs altered, internal load-bearing walls removed and lintels added, old toilet facilities removed and replaced, and stud walls added in the ladies and gents for privacy. This was completed during the tail end of COVID lockdown.
Client · Seaton Gateway Theatre Company
Charmouth
Investigated and resolved damp patches appearing at the top and sides of a patio door by replacing the existing cavity tray, lintel, and masonry to add a new lead tray, a new steel lintel, a cavity tray above the steel lintel, and new solid insulation.
Client · Andrew Lightfoot
Axminster
Removed an existing retaining wall constructed out of logs that had failed and constructed a new one out of reinforced concrete and hollow blocks. This was completed by hand with no mechanical assistance, with materials brought in by wheelbarrow.
Client · Mr. & Mrs. Webb
Harcombe
Renovation of an old farmhouse including a new heating system, rejuvenation of fireplaces and chimneys, re-plastering, decorating, building a walk-in wardrobe and library, rendering gable ends, painting, chimney repairs, fitting new bathrooms and a new kitchen, installing a bio tank, moving an oil tank, and extensive waste pipe installation.
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A.J. Proctor Builders Ltd is a family-run construction company established in 1970, offering a wide range of building services including new builds, renovations, extensions, kitchens, and bathrooms. They pride themselves on quality workmanship and client satisfaction. Their listed services include Main contractor, House builder, Refurbishment, Extensions and Timber frame.
A.J. Proctor Builders Ltd is registered at Coles Farm, Coles Lane, Sector, Axminster, EX13 5SB, in South West.
A.J. Proctor Builders Ltd states that it works across Devon, Somerset, Dorset, England, Scotland and France.
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 6 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.
A.J. Proctor Builders Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £290k and £780k. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Companies House lists A.J. Proctor Builders Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-04-30.
A.J. Proctor Builders Ltd displays FMB and NHBC on its website.
A.J. Proctor Builders Ltd works in Residential, Commercial, Retail and Public.
A.J. Proctor Builders Ltd was incorporated on 2003-01-24, though the company says it has traded since 1970.
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