Specialist Building & Landscaping in Dalkeith
Solid work for town centre tenements, family streets and country park plots
Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping provide professional construction services across Dalkeith (EH22) and Midlothian.
Our team of experienced tradesmen handle everything from extensions, conversions and roofing through to driveways, patios and full garden landscaping, start to finish.
Built Properly. First Time.
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Precision Planning
Every project meticulously planned before a single spade hits the ground.
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Experienced Team
Our skilled tradesmen deliver every project with 25 years of trade expertise behind them.
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Clean Site Daily
A tidy, safe site every single day — we leave your property as we found it.
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Guaranteed Work
Quality guaranteed on every project we undertake, residential or commercial.
Expert Building & Landscaping in Dalkeith
We work on extensions, masonry repairs, roofing and external works for homeowners in this part of Midlothian, from period stone properties in the historic burgh core near the town centre, the High Street and Buccleuch Street, where renovation and careful repointing matter, to Victorian houses around Eskbank and the semi-detached family homes and post-war estates in Woodburn. Each area brings its own mix of access, levels and existing fabric, so the right approach for a tenement flat off High Street is not the same as for a detached house near Dalkeith Country Park and Palace.
Our team plan projects so the structure, groundwork and finish are treated as one job rather than separate trades. That can mean starting with groundworks and foundations or bricklaying and masonry and only then moving on to visible work like driveways and paving once the base is ready.
- Free Survey & Quote
- Expert Planning
- Skilled Trades, Fully Managed
- Clean & Tidy Site, Every Day
- Final Walkthrough & Guarantee
- Edinburgh Trusted Trader
- 25 Years Experience
- 5.00 Google Rating
Our Building & Landscaping Services
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House Extensions
Extensions are built by our team to respect older stone elevations near the High Street and St Andrew Street, while also fitting neatly onto more modern properties in Eskbank and the surrounding estates.
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Loft Conversions
In larger houses around Eskbank, our team builds loft conversions to add space, but older town properties require careful checks on roof structure, access and head height before any work begins.
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Garage Conversions
Attached or integral garages are converted by our team to gain extra living space on post-war and later estates, where original layouts did not anticipate today's parking and storage needs.
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Bricklaying & Masonry
Our masonry crew ties new walls, porches and repairs into existing stone and brick so the finished job sits comfortably beside older fabric rather than looking bolted on.
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Groundworks & Foundations
Older plots, former industrial ground and varied levels are all allowed for by our groundworks crew, particularly where gardens back onto the River Esk or sit below street level.
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Roofing & Roofline
Our roofing team carries out slate repairs on older town houses and replaces roofline on estate properties, all with an eye on weathering from regular rain and the open aspect beyond the city bypass.
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Driveways & Paving
Many driveways and paths are reworked by our paving team to cope with modern car use and steeper gradients, especially on streets that climb away from the river or drop towards it.
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Patio Installation
Whether in tight town plots or larger gardens near the country park, our paving team builds patios to make the most of rear gardens, getting levels and drainage right before any paving is laid.
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Decking
On sloping gardens or awkward corners, our joiners build decking, creating flat seating areas without excessive excavation in places like Woodburn and the older streets above the river.
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Fencing & Gates
Tired fencing around estate gardens is replaced by our joiners, who also tidy up older boundaries where gardens back onto lanes, open ground or the river corridor.
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Garden Walls & Retaining
Where gardens step down towards the Esk or sit above neighbouring plots, our masonry crew builds retaining work, so walls and edges stay properly built to avoid movement later on.
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Garden Landscaping
Our landscaping team turns well-used but tired gardens into practical, easy-to-look-after spaces that still sit well with the surrounding houses and streets.
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Turfing & Lawn Installation
New lawns are prepared thoroughly by our team because compacted ground, tree roots and old paths under the surface are all common issues in older Dalkeith gardens.
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Painting & Decorating
Inside, our decorators finish extensions and alterations, while external painting has to suit the age and style of each property, particularly on visible frontages near the town centre.
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Get a Free Quote
Tell us about your project and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
Trusted Dalkeith Builders
Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping is an Edinburgh Trusted Trader contractor working for homeowners here who want practical, well-finished building and landscaping rather than sales talk. That matters in a town that combines an older stone centre and historic streets with estates that began as mining communities and later commuter housing, all under Midlothian Council planning and Scottish building standards.
Common Dalkeith Homeowner Questions
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Are older stone properties near the town centre harder to extend than newer estates?
They usually are, because matching masonry, managing access through closes and yards, and keeping proportions right all add complexity that is less of an issue on later family housing.
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Does the town's mining and industrial history affect groundwork?
In some areas it can, which is why ground conditions, drainage and existing structures are checked carefully before foundations, retaining work or new paving go in.
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Why do some gardens close to the River Esk need more retaining work?
Because plots that fall towards the river or sit above other properties often have sharper changes in level, so walls, steps and edges have to be properly built rather than patched.
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Is access a problem on the older streets and closes?
It can be, which is why materials, waste removal and working areas are planned in detail on town centre jobs so neighbours and traffic are kept moving while work progresses.
What Our Clients Say
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Sandra — Buccleuch StreetKingsknowe Building & Landscaping rebuilt our rear steps and patio behind a Buccleuch Street flat, working through a tight close and shared yard without causing problems for neighbours. The new stonework looks right for the age of the building.
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Gavin — EskbankWe used Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping for an extension and driveway upgrade at our house in Eskbank. The team tied the new brickwork into the original house cleanly and the parking layout now actually works for daily commuting.
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Louise — WoodburnOur garden in Woodburn was on a slope and hard to use. Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping levelled key areas, added retaining where it was needed and finished the paving and lawn in a way that makes looking after it far easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Every building and landscaping job we complete for Dalkeith homeowners is covered by a workmanship guarantee. We work to Scottish Building Standards from start to finish, and the job is only closed once we have done a final walkthrough with you, going over the build and the outdoor work in person before handover. If something needs putting right, we sort it.
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Yes. Beyond our own guarantee on the work, the materials we fit carry manufacturer warranties too. On a typical Dalkeith job that can cover reinforced concrete, natural stone, frost-resistant brick, block pavers and treated C24 timber. We keep the documentation and pass it over so those warranties are registered to your home.
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We cover EH22, including Eskbank, Woodburn, Newbattle and Danderhall. We also cover nearby communities including Lasswade, Bonnyrigg and Gorebridge.
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We regularly work on sandstone villas, traditional townhouses, mid-century terraced council properties and modern private developments. Our experience covers the stone masonry, cavity wall systems and framing common to each era of building in the town.
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Yes. Dalkeith is the administrative centre of Midlothian Council and its historic burgh core around the High Street takes in conservation-sensitive streets and listed buildings, so external works near the town centre often need more careful planning checks.
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It is a short run out from Edinburgh via the city bypass and main routes such as the A7 and A6106, which helps with surveys, quoting and organised project delivery.
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Yes. Sloping ground, older retaining walls, trees and long-used paths all mean groundwork and drainage usually need proper attention before new paving, walls or lawns go in. Where drainage is persistent we install perforated land drainage pipes wrapped in geotextile membranes channelled into deep gravel soakaways.
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Yes. We also work in nearby places including Bonnyrigg and Gorebridge, and can reach other Midlothian towns by the same routes.
Working in Dalkeith
Edinburgh, EH12 8LJ
- Mon–Fri
- 8:30am – 7:00pm
- Saturday
- 9:00am – 1:00pm
- Sunday
- Closed