Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Construction Solutions in Chester-le-Street
McCarrick Construction is a family-run business established in 1953, operating from Chester-le-Street, County Durham. We specialise in delivering high-quality construction solutions across commercial, education, healthcare, defence, residential, and retail sectors. Our directly-employed, highly trained team ensures exceptional craftsmanship and minimal disruption to clients' daily operations, particularly in school environments. With a legacy of military precision and discipline, we have cultivated long-term client relationships and expanded into sister company McCarrick Homes for bespoke residential developments.Our commitment to innovation, apprenticeship programs, and sustainability has earned us numerous industry accolades, including recognition as Best Family-Run Construction Company. We maintain rigorous accreditations such as ISO9001 and ISO14001, and actively contribute to local community initiatives through waste reuse partnerships and sponsorship of youth projects.
Services
Education Construction
Commercial Construction
Healthcare Projects
Residential Developments
Maintenance Services
Defence Sector Work
Office Fit-out
Insurance Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- Six generations of construction expertise since 1953
- Tailored processes for minimal disruption in school environments
- Directly-employed team with NVQ Level 4 certified craftsmen
- Award-winning sustainability and apprenticeship programs
- ISO9001 and ISO14001 quality and environmental accreditations
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001
- ISO14001
- RICS
- CIOB
- CHAS
- Alcumus Safe Contractor
- ConstructionLine
What people say
Excellent service
Timely completion
Professional workforce
Minimal disturbance
High quality workmanship
Services
Education Construction
Specialist education sector construction with tailored processes to minimise school disruption. Our directly-employed team delivers complex repairs, extensions, and new builds while maintaining safety and operational continuity. Projects include listed building restorations and technical infrastructure upgrades.
Commercial Construction
Full-service commercial construction solutions for offices, retail spaces, and industrial facilities. We combine 70+ years of experience with modern techniques to deliver cost-effective, high-quality projects. Our in-house team ensures strict quality control and adherence to commercial timelines.
Healthcare Projects
NHS-compliant construction and refurbishment for healthcare environments. We specialise in live-site working with stringent hygiene protocols. Recent projects include donor centres and hospital lab fit-outs, delivered in collaboration with clinical stakeholders.
Residential Developments
Bespoke residential projects through sister company McCarrick Homes. We deliver luxury townhouses, listed building conversions, and sustainable developments. All projects feature premium materials and craftsmanship, with a focus on energy efficiency and modern living requirements.
Maintenance Services
Comprehensive planned and reactive maintenance for commercial properties. Our 24-hour emergency service addresses urgent issues while planned programs ensure long-term asset preservation. Clients include hospitality businesses and educational institutions requiring minimal operational disruption.
People
Matthew McCarrick
Managing Director
Sixth-generation builder with 14 years' experience in high-spec commercial projects. Chartered member of RICS, CIOB, and other professional bodies. Oversees strategic development while maintaining commitment to apprenticeships and quality standards.
Keith Alderslade
Financial Director
35-year veteran with expertise in commercial strategy and framework contracts. Manages financial direction across McCarrick companies while maintaining hands-on involvement in project estimating and quantity surveying.
Tony Pearce
Contracts Director
Apprentice-turned-director with specialist knowledge in safety and training. Leads apprenticeship programs and MOD projects, serving as North East representative for Buildforce to support military personnel transitioning to construction careers.
Melanie Robson
Company Secretary
20-year board member managing HR, accounting, and administrative operations. Started at 16, she plays key role in apprentice mentoring and maintaining behind-the-scenes organisational efficiency across multiple projects.
James Brown
Contracts Manager
Qualified carpenter with extensive commercial and residential project experience. Recognised for leadership in complex developments, combining practical skills with organisational expertise to deliver client-focused outcomes.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We work across education, commercial, healthcare, defence, residential, and retail sectors, with particular expertise in complex projects requiring minimal operational disruption.
How do you handle school construction projects?
Our education sector approach includes tailored scheduling to avoid term-time disruption, specialist safety protocols, and collaboration with school management teams to ensure seamless project integration.
Are you accredited for quality and safety?
We hold ISO9001 (quality), ISO14001 (environmental), CHAS, and CIOB accreditations, alongside industry-specific certifications like Alcumus Safe Contractor and ConstructionLine vetting.
Can you manage urgent repair work?
Yes, our 24-hour reactive maintenance service addresses emergency repairs while maintaining our standards of quality and safety across all sectors.
Do you offer apprenticeship opportunities?
We actively run apprenticeship programs and have won regional awards for our commitment to training, with many apprentices progressing to senior roles within the company.
How do you ensure project quality?
Our directly-employed team undergoes NVQ Level 4 training, with site managers holding SMSTS certification. We maintain quality through regular audits and adherence to ISO9001 standards.
