Professional Building & Landscaping in Longniddry
Solid work for dune-edge plots, commuter estates and gardens backing onto the Bents
Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping provide professional construction services across Longniddry (EH32) and East Lothian.
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 Longniddry
We work on extensions, masonry repairs, roofing and external works for homeowners in this commuter village on Scotland's Golf Coast, from the period and garden-village houses around the 1920s planned village centre to the detached and semi-detached homes, bungalows and newer Longniddry Village and Longniddry South developments edging towards Gosford and the Bents. Coastal exposure off the Firth of Forth, sandy ground near Longniddry Bents and the way many plots run towards open views all change how each project needs to be set out.
Projects are planned so the structure, groundwork and finish are treated as one job rather than separate pieces. That can mean starting with groundworks and foundations or bricklaying and masonry and only then moving on to visible work such as driveways and paving or new patios once the base is right for the sandy soils, drainage and exposure the property actually has.
- 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 that tie new space onto older village houses close to the main road are designed and built by our team, sitting neatly on newer streets too, where garden depth, boundaries and neighbours limit how far you can build.
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Loft Conversions
With views towards the Forth or across farmland, our team builds loft conversions that add useful rooms, working carefully where older roof structures and salt-laden winds off the Forth mean structure, insulation and weathering details all need particular care.
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Garage Conversions
Integral or attached garages are converted by our team as a common way to gain extra living space on modern housing here, where families now need more day-to-day room than the original layouts and garage use allowed.
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Bricklaying & Masonry
Our masonry crew stitches new walls, porches and repairs into existing brick, block and stone so the finished job suits both traditional village streets and the newer phases nearby.
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Groundworks & Foundations
On sandy and made-up soils near the Bents, long-used plots and changing levels, our groundworks crew checks drainage, bearing and any old structures or services before new foundations or hard landscaping go in.
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Roofing & Roofline
Our roofing team handles slate and tile repairs on older properties and installs replacement roofline on estate houses, all with attention to wind off the Firth of Forth and driving rain along exposed sections of the coast.
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Driveways & Paving
To handle sandy ground, regular wet weather and the salt and grit blown off the Bents roads and car parks, our paving team reworks driveways and paths to cope with commuter parking and heavier use, setting up sub-bases and drainage.
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Patio Installation
Patios are built by our paving team to make rear gardens more usable, whether behind tight village plots or houses backing onto open ground, with levels and falls set so water runs away safely and surfaces stay comfortable in both sun and wind.
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Decking
Where owners want level seating that makes the most of views towards the Bents or fields, our joiners build decking as a practical choice, creating usable platforms without excessive excavation around existing walls, steps and features.
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Fencing & Gates
Ageing timber fences and gates that have suffered from salt air and wind are replaced by our joiners, who specify posts, rails and boards for durability on this exposed stretch of coast.
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Garden Walls & Retaining
Where gardens step down towards paths, dunes or neighbouring plots, our masonry crew builds retaining work so walls and edges cope with the loads and movement they face over time.
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Garden Landscaping
Our landscaping team turns busy but tired plots into practical, low-maintenance spaces that still sit well with the surrounding houses, views over the Forth and the character of the village and its Bents.
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Turfing & Lawn Installation
New lawns are prepared properly by our team because exposure, sandy or compacted soils and older drainage routes under the surface are all common in local gardens, especially near the coast.
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Painting & Decorating
Inside, our decorators finish extensions and alterations, while our external painting suits the age and style of each property and stands up to salt-laden winds and the bright light off the Forth.
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Get a Free Quote
Tell us about your project and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
Trusted Longniddry Builders
Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping is an Edinburgh Trusted Trader contractor working for homeowners in a village with three separate Bents beaches, a golf course by the shore and quick rail and road links to Edinburgh. That matters in a place where older houses near the station, Longniddry Village new-builds and properties close to dunes and fields all sit under East Lothian Council planning, with Scottish building standards, salt-laden winds off the Forth and countryside policies shaping how each job is specified and carried out.
Common Longniddry Homeowner Questions
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Does coastal exposure and sandy ground change how you build patios, decks and driveways here?
Yes. Salt air, wind and free-draining but mobile soils mean fixings, sub-bases, edging and surface finishes all need chosen so they stay stable, drain properly and stand up to long-term weathering on the Forth.
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Are properties close to Longniddry Bents more complex to work on?
They can be, because access, levels and existing walls are often tight to dunes, car parks and paths, so groundwork, retaining and safety all need more detailed planning before work starts.
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Do newer Longniddry Village homes need different groundwork from older village plots?
The ground is often more regular, but exposure, drainage routes and how gardens back onto open space or fields still affect how foundations, retaining and surface water are set out on those sites.
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Is exposure a problem in edge-of-village gardens and open plots?
It can be, which is why shelter, planting and the layout of patios, paths and decks are often planned together so seating areas stay comfortable and materials hold up in the wind and sun the area is known for.
What Our Clients Say
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Elaine — Station AreaKingsknowe Building & Landscaping rebuilt our rear steps and yard behind a house near the station, moving materials through tight access without causing problems for neighbours. The new stone and paving now look like they belong with the age and setting of the property.
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Mark — Longniddry VillageWe asked Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping to convert our garage and reorganise the driveway in Longniddry Village. The extra room has made day-to-day living easier and the parking layout finally suits how our family actually uses the house.
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Andrew — Bents SideOur garden close to Longniddry Bents had awkward levels and older edging that were starting to fail. Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping added the retaining work it needed first and then finished the patios and planting so the space feels safe and straightforward to look after.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Every job we carry out for Longniddry homeowners is backed by our own workmanship guarantee, and the work is built to meet Scottish Building Standards from the foundations up. Before we hand anything over we walk the finished project with you, point by point, so you can see the structure, drainage and finishes are right and signed off before we leave the site.
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On top of our own guarantee, the materials we fit carry their manufacturer warranties, and we keep the paperwork so you have it on record. Across a typical seafront project here that can cover frost-resistant brick and natural stone in the masonry, slate and tile on the roof, block pavers on the driveway and treated timber and composite boards in the garden, all chosen to stand up to the salt air and exposure off the Forth.
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We cover EH32, including Links Road, Douglas Crescent, Gosford Road and the village centre. We also cover nearby East Lothian communities including Aberlady, Prestonpans, Gladsmuir and Macmerry.
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The housing mix includes the period and garden-village houses around the 1920s planned village centre, commuter-belt streets, Longniddry Village's modern country-style homes and properties near the coast and golf course, so each job has to suit its street, outlook and exposure.
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Yes. Longniddry's coastal strip, Bents and nearby Gosford estate all feature in East Lothian planning, so external alterations and extensions near key views, dunes or historic settings often need more careful planning checks than in standard inland estates.
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It is a straightforward run from Edinburgh along the A1 and the shore road, with rail access via the North Berwick Line, which helps with surveys, quoting and organised project delivery.
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Yes. Local plots can feature either rapid-draining sandy soils that leach nutrients quickly or compacted areas from original estate construction. We address this by incorporating high-nutrient topsoil where needed or installing perforated land drainage pipes wrapped in geotextile membranes channelled into deep gravel soakaways.
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Yes. We also work in nearby East Lothian villages including Port Seton, Aberlady and other communities on the A198 and John Muir Way.
Working in Longniddry
Edinburgh, EH12 8LJ
- Mon–Fri
- 8:30am – 7:00pm
- Saturday
- 9:00am – 1:00pm
- Sunday
- Closed