At G & J Waddell Ltd, we provide a full principal contractor service, managing complete building and joinery projects from start to finish across the Scottish Borders, the Lothians and North Northumberland. With more than 65 years of family experience in construction and joinery, we oversee every stage of your project with professionalism, transparency and traditional craftsmanship.

Whether you’re planning a house extension, a renovation, a new build or a specialist joinery project, our role as principal contractor ensures the entire process is coordinated efficiently and completed to the very highest standards.

Complete Project Management You Can Rely On

As your principal contractor, we handle all aspects of the build, including:

• Full project coordination and scheduling
• Managing all subcontracted trades
  (electricians, plumbers, roofers, plasterers, decorators, etc.)
• Site management and health & safety compliance
• Structural works and joinery
• Liaison with architects, surveyors and building control
• Quality assurance throughout the build

Our experienced team takes responsibility for bringing together every trade, ensuring your project runs smoothly and remains on schedule from concept to completion. You benefit from a single, reliable point of contact throughout the entire process.

Trusted by Homeowners, Architects and Developers

Our long-standing reputation across the Borders, the Lothians, and North Northumberland has made us the preferred choice for clients who want dependable, high-quality project management with exceptional results.

We combine traditional joinery heritage with modern construction methods, ensuring that all work — whether structural, interior or finish-level — meets strict quality standards and stands the test of time.

Seamless, Stress-Free Building Projects

Acting as your principal contractor means we remove the stress and complexity of managing multiple trades, timelines and suppliers. You get:

• One contractor
• One point of contact
• One standard of workmanship
• One seamless process

From early planning meetings through to final sign-off, G & J Waddell Ltd deliver a well-managed, high-quality service built on decades of experience.