
Beckside
Sympathetically and aesthetically designed New build

Cook & Lakin Ltd · Company 08578385 · Trading heritage since 2008
Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & subcontractor·Head office Ambleside
Cook and Lakin have been providing all aspects of building, construction and maintenance services to the South Cumbria and North Lancashire area for over fifteen years. They pride themselves on their extensive knowledge and experience of the local area, its people, buildings and local characteristics. The company works with traditional materials and techniques to help maintain the Lake District's very special charm, as well as the very latest materials and techniques to provide cost-effective solutions.
All tradesmen, including builders, roofers, joiners, electricians, plumbers, heating specialists, plasterers, tilers, decorators, and plant and machinery operators, are locals who know the area and are experienced specialists in their trades. They are fully insured for all work carried out and meet all HSE health and safety requirements. Cook and Lakin are a registered TrustMark business, Constructionline registered, and approved contractors to The National Trust.
Based in Ambleside, they cover all areas of South Cumbria and North Lancashire, including Keswick, Kendal, Grasmere, Coniston, Windermere, Torver, Lancaster, Carnforth, Kirkby Lonsdale, and Penrith. Their joinery services include shop fitting, bar fitting, structural work, agricultural buildings, doors, exterior woodwork, and timber and UPVC windows. They also provide complete kitchen installation services, including plumbing, electrical, and Gas Safe registered gas work.

Sympathetically and aesthetically designed New build

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Comprehensive, premium-quality building, construction, renovation and maintenance services in the Lake District, South Cumbria and North Lancashire. Their listed services include Main contractor, Refurbishment, Restoration & heritage, Carpentry & joinery and Shopfitting.
Cook & Lakin Ltd is registered at 1 Coachmans Yard, St. Marys Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9DG, in North West.
Cook & Lakin Ltd states that it works across South Cumbria, North Lancashire, Lake District, Ambleside, Keswick and Kendal.
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 4 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.
Cook & Lakin 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 £330k and £870k. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Companies House lists Cook & Lakin Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-10-31.
Cook & Lakin Ltd displays TrustMark and Constructionline on its website.
Cook & Lakin Ltd works in Residential, Commercial and Retail.
Cook & Lakin Ltd was incorporated on 2013-06-20, though the company says it has traded since 2008.
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