Trusted Building & Landscaping in South Queensferry
Careful work for cobbled streets, coastal plots and newer cul-de-sacs
Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping provide professional construction services across South Queensferry (EH30) and Edinburgh.
Our team of experienced tradesmen handle everything from extensions, masonry repairs 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.
Specialist Building & Landscaping in South Queensferry
We work on extensions, masonry repairs, roofing and external works for homeowners in this Forth-side part of Edinburgh, from older stone properties and flats along the High Street and the granite-sett streets of the Queensferry Conservation Area to detached homes on larger plots, family housing around Dalmeny and newer estates such as The Crossings, Bridgewater Village and Builyeon Road set back from the Forth. The mix of coastal exposure, tight access and varied levels means the way a job is built near the shore can be very different from one on a more sheltered street inland.
Our team plans each project as one coordinated job, so the structure, groundwork and finish are all set up to cope with salt air, wind and the way water moves across the plot. That might mean starting with roofing and roofline or groundworks and foundations before any visible landscaping goes in.
- 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
Rear and side extensions are built by our team to respect older stonework and rooflines, making the most of tight plots that look over the Forth or back onto other historic properties.
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Loft Conversions
In properties with views over the bridges, our team builds roof conversions with proper attention to structure, insulation and weathering, because of the exposure to wind and driving rain from the estuary.
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Garage Conversions
On newer housing around Dalmeny and other modern cul-de-sacs, our team converts attached garages into extra living space without changing the footprint of the house, which suits the local parking and street layout.
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Bricklaying & Masonry
Our masonry crew matches existing stone and brickwork so that repairs, new walls and altered openings blend into historic streetscapes rather than standing out for the wrong reasons.
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Groundworks & Foundations
Where plots fall towards the shore or sit close to old harbour structures, our groundworks crew allows for slopes, rock, drainage and salt exposure.
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Roofing & Roofline
Our roofing team carries out careful repairs on older slate roofs facing the Forth and replaces weathered fascias and soffits on more recent properties that still take the full force of the wind off the Forth.
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Driveways & Paving
Driveways and paved areas are laid by our paving team on solid bases with drainage, so they stand up to frequent wet weather, with finishes chosen to suit both the streetscape and the steeper gradients in parts of the town.
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Patio Installation
New patios are set out by our paving team to shed water properly and stay comfortable to use in a breezy spot by the water, sometimes with screening or shelter added near the Forth.
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Decking
On split-level gardens or tight plots, our joiners build decking where a raised platform can capture views of the bridges while working around awkward changes in level.
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Fencing & Gates
On exposed boundaries, our fencing team installs fencing and gates that cope with wind exposure and salt air, choosing posts, fixings and boards with the local weather in mind.
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Garden Walls & Retaining
On sloping sites and stepped streets, our masonry crew builds retaining work that keeps paths, parking spaces and planted areas stable over time.
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Garden Landscaping
Our landscaping team makes the most of limited outdoor space, creating sheltered seating and planting that copes with the salt wind off the Forth while still feeling in keeping with the property.
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Turfing & Lawn Installation
New lawns are prepared by our team, with grass types chosen carefully so they stand up to exposure and regular wetting from sea air and rain.
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Painting & Decorating
Inside, our decorators finish off extensions and alterations, while external painting has to respect the character of traditional buildings and withstand the harsher exposure 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 South Queensferry Builders
Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping is an Edinburgh Trusted Trader contractor carrying out building and landscaping work in a town that sits directly under the Forth Bridge, Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing. That combination of exposed weather off the Forth, historic stone frontages and busy narrow streets means the team has to think carefully about materials, access and protection of surrounding properties on every job.
Common South Queensferry Homeowner Questions
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Does coastal exposure change how you build patios and decking here?
Yes. Salt air and wind from the Firth of Forth mean fixings, finishes and layout all need chosen so surfaces drain well, stay usable in breezy conditions and stand up to long-term weathering.
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Are extensions on High Street properties more complicated than on newer estates?
They usually are, because older stone frontages, tighter access, shared walls and the visual impact under the bridges all bring extra considerations that do not apply in the same way on modern cul-de-sacs further inland.
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Why do some gardens near the shore need extra retaining or drainage work first?
Because plots that fall towards the water or sit close to old harbour structures can have steeper gradients and heavier run-off, so the groundwork has to be right before paving or turf goes down.
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Does the proximity to the Forth Bridges affect how you plan jobs?
It can, mainly in terms of access and visibility, because working under such a prominent backdrop means site organisation, safety and keeping neighbouring properties tidy all matter that bit more.
What Our Clients Say
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Gillian — High StreetKingsknowe Building & Landscaping rebuilt our rear steps and patio behind a High Street flat, threading materials in and out through a tight close without disrupting neighbours. The new stonework looks like it has always been part of the building.
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Mark — DalmenyWe asked Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping to convert our garage and sort the drive at our house near Dalmeny station. The work was well planned around parking and access, and the finished space feels far more practical for everyday family life.
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Iain — Shore RoadOur garden off Shore Road was exposed and on a slope, so it never felt comfortable to sit out. Kingsknowe Building & Landscaping used retaining work, decking and planting to create a sheltered seating area that still keeps the views of the bridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Given the exposed coastal setting here, a solid guarantee matters, so all of our building and landscaping work in South Queensferry is backed by a workmanship guarantee. We build to Scottish Building Standards on every job, and before we hand over we walk the completed work with you, indoors and across the garden, to check it together. If anything is not up to scratch, we put it right.
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They do. On top of our cover for the labour, the products we install come with manufacturer warranties. For a South Queensferry job that can mean structural steel, slate and tile roofing, frost-resistant brick, composite decking chosen for the salt air and geotextile drainage membranes. We register them and hand over the paperwork so the protection stays with your property.
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We cover EH30, including Echline, Dalmeny, Newton and the town centre. We also cover nearby communities including Kirkliston, Winchburgh and the fringes of West Lothian.
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The housing mix includes older stone buildings and flats along the High Street, traditional houses on the lanes above the shore, newer estates around Dalmeny and later infill developments, so each project has to match its setting.
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Yes. This Forth-side town sits within the City of Edinburgh council area and includes the Queensferry Conservation Area, with its cobbled granite-sett streets and listed structures, so external works often need to be checked more carefully than on a standard suburban estate.
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It is a short run out from the city using the A90 and Queensferry Road, which makes surveys, quoting and organised project delivery straightforward. Once on site, the main challenge is usually parking and working room in older streets.
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Yes. Exposure to wind, salt air and sloping ground all affect how retaining work, paving, decking and planting are built here. 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 areas including Kirkliston, Winchburgh and properties on the approach roads towards Edinburgh and the Forth bridges.
Working in South Queensferry
Edinburgh, EH12 8LJ
- Mon–Fri
- 8:30am – 7:00pm
- Saturday
- 9:00am – 1:00pm
- Sunday
- Closed