Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Perth
Established in 1951, Meldrum Construction is a family-owned business rooted in traditional values and exceptional craftsmanship. Our team of highly skilled professionals delivers comprehensive joinery and construction services across Scotland, specialising in new builds, extensions, refurbishments, and emergency repairs. With decades of combined experience, we prioritise quality workmanship, client satisfaction, and sustainable practices, including timber recycling.Our in-house design team collaborates with architects and engineers to provide tailored solutions, while our 24-hour emergency service ensures rapid response to urgent needs. As full members of the Federation of Master Builders, we uphold industry excellence and maintain long-standing relationships with local clients through transparency and reliability.
Services
Joinery
Building Services
Refurbishments
Extensions
New Builds
Maintenance
Internal Doors
Composite Wood
Roof Lanterns
Velux
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- We uphold family values and over 70 years of industry experience.
- Our in-house team handles projects from design to completion.
- 24-hour emergency service for urgent repair needs.
- Sustainable practices include full timber waste recycling.
- Full Federation of Master Builders membership ensures quality standards.
Associations and certifications
- Federation of Master Builders
What people say
High standard of finish
Outstanding job
Services
Joinery
Our skilled joiners craft bespoke timber solutions, including kitchens, staircases, and windows. We specialise in matching original mouldings and reproducing items from architectural drawings. All products meet British Safety Standards and are available in hardwood or softwood.
Building Services
We deliver full construction projects, from listed buildings to new homes. Our qualified team handles design, planning, and execution, ensuring compliance with modern standards while preserving historical integrity through traditional techniques.
Refurbishments
Specialising in listed and modern properties, we restore buildings using lime rendering, stone masonry, and bespoke joinery. Our team ensures minimal disruption while enhancing structural longevity and aesthetic value for residential and commercial clients.
Extensions
We design and build residential and commercial extensions, including sunrooms and attic conversions. Our process involves collaboration with architects and engineers to create functional spaces that seamlessly integrate with existing structures.
Emergency Repairs
Our 24-hour service addresses urgent issues like storm damage, broken locks, and roof repairs. We provide insurance-approved solutions for timber, PVC, and aluminium systems, ensuring properties remain secure and operational at all times.
People
Derek Petterson
Chief Executive
Derek Petterson leads Meldrum Construction with over 30 years of experience. A former Army officer, he transitioned to the family business in 1958, inheriting a legacy of craftsmanship. Derek ensures traditional values guide every project while embracing modern efficiency.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Scotland, including Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and surrounding regions.
Do you handle listed building renovations?
Yes, we specialise in sympathetic refurbishments of listed buildings using traditional techniques and materials.
Are emergency repairs available outside business hours?
Our 24/7 emergency service provides rapid response for urgent repairs, including storm damage and security issues.
Can you match existing timber designs?
Our joiners replicate original mouldings and designs from drawings, photographs, or samples to maintain architectural consistency.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are full members of the Federation of Master Builders, ensuring adherence to industry excellence standards.
Do you offer design-and-build services?
Yes, we provide end-to-end solutions from concept to completion, working directly with clients or alongside architects.
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Elizabeth Scrimgeour
Jun 18, 2021
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I can not highly recommend this company enough. They came to fix broken fence and went out of there way to replace everything that was rotten. My garden has been given a new lease of life and I am absolutely over the moon with the professional job they have carried out. Very professional and friendly. Will recommend to anyone. Thankyou to everyone involved would give more stars than 5.
