A.D.I Builders

01/09/2026

A nice bit of local coverage for A.D.I Builders Ltd today.

Thanks to Aberdeen Business News for featuring our new Midstocket Road office.

We continue to support residential and commercial clients across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with lime pointing, masonry, stonework, brickwork, building repairs, landscaping, external works and planned property maintenance.

Good to see the next stage of the business recognised locally.

A.D.I Builders Ltd has established a new permanent office at 7 Midstocket Road, Aberdeen, following continued growth in its commercial and residential

31/08/2026

A.D.I Builders Ltd continues to grow in Aberdeen.

We have now established our new office base at 7 Midstocket Road, giving us a permanent base in the city to support our growing commercial and residential workload across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Our main services include:

Lime pointing & stonework
Masonry & building repairs
External works
Property maintenance
Insurance-related repairs

For estimates, the easiest way to contact us is by email. Please send a few photos, the property address and a short description of the work:

[email protected]
01224 044 717
www.adibuildersltd.co.uk

Commercial & Residential

19/08/2026

WE’RE HIRING
Bricklayers / Masons & Skilled Labourers
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

A.D.I Builders Ltd are looking for Bricklayers / Masons and Skilled Labourers

We are looking to add reliable tradesmen to our team for ongoing work in Aberdeen and surrounding areas.

Positions available:

Bricklayer / Mason
Skilled Labourer

Bricklayer / Mason requirements:

CSCS card required
Own hand tools / clean trowels
Able to work from drawings
Good understanding of levels, lines, setting out and general site standards
Knowledge of NHBC and general UK building standards preferred
Experience in brickwork, blockwork, stonework, pointing or general masonry repairs

Skilled Labourer requirements:

CSCS card required
Experience working with bricklayers / masons preferred
Must be reliable, practical and able to work safely on site
Driving licence preferred but not essential

We can offer:

Full-time ongoing work
Weekly pay
Local work in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Small team environment
Variety of domestic and commercial masonry projects
Opportunity to work on brickwork, stonework, lime pointing, wall repairs, landscaping and general building works

Good rates of pay depending on experience and ability.

Please send your details, experience and availability to:

[email protected]

05/08/2026

Not every job photo is pretty — but this is where the important work happens.

Blockwork progressing under scaffold, with insulation being installed as the wall goes up and the team working through the less glamorous part of the build.

This stage is all about keeping the work straight, clean and consistent — blockwork lines, cavity details, wall ties, insulation, mortar joints and access all need to be managed properly while the scaffold and existing structure limit the working space.

It may not be the final finish, but this is the part that everything else relies on.

A.D.I Builders Ltd carries out blockwork, brickwork, masonry repairs, roughcasting, lime pointing, concrete works and external building works for domestic and commercial clients across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

For enquiries, please send clear photos, your postcode and a short description of the work required to:

📩 [email protected]

A.D.I Builders Ltd
Aberdeen Trusted Trader Approved
CHAS Accredited
Constructionline Gold Member
Fully Insured

03/08/2026

This is the moment when even the biggest bricklaying enthusiast stops smiling for a minute.

Below-ground blockwork, tight access, services in the way, shoring in place and not much room to move — not the most glamorous part of the job, but an important one.

Works like this need patience, proper setting out and a team that can keep going even when the job is awkward. The finished work may end up buried or hidden, but it still needs to be built properly.

A.D.I Builders Ltd carries out brickwork, blockwork, masonry repairs, concrete repairs, external works and small commercial building works across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

For enquiries, please send clear photos, your postcode and a short description of the work required to:

📩 [email protected]

A.D.I Builders Ltd
Aberdeen Trusted Trader Approved
CHAS Accredited
Constructionline Gold Member
Fully Insured

31/07/2026

Any guesses where the A.D.I team is working this time?

Not a bad spot for a day on the tools — high-level blockwork and external masonry works being carried out from scaffold, with Aberdeen in the background.

Commercial jobs like this need proper access, a tidy setup and a team that can work safely around an existing building while keeping the work moving.

A.D.I Builders Ltd carries out blockwork, brickwork, masonry repairs, roughcasting, lime pointing, concrete repairs and external building works for domestic and commercial clients across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

For enquiries, please send clear photos, your postcode and a short description of the work required to:

📩 [email protected]

A.D.I Builders Ltd
Aberdeen Trusted Trader Approved
CHAS Accredited
Constructionline Gold Member
Fully Insured

29/07/2026

Old stone buildings need the right mortar — especially high up.

High-level lime pointing works underway on this traditional stone property, with scaffold access in place so the chimney, gable and upper stonework can be repaired properly and safely.

For this type of building, cement-based pointing is often the wrong repair. It can trap moisture in the wall and cause the stonework to deteriorate over time. The correct approach is to remove failed or unsuitable mortar, prepare the joints properly, control suction with pre-wetting, and repoint using a suitable NHL lime mortar.

Lime pointing is slower than a quick cement patch, but it is the right method for many older granite and stone properties. It allows the wall to manage moisture properly and gives a softer, more natural finish that suits the original masonry.

A.D.I Builders Ltd carries out lime pointing, granite repairs, stonework repairs, chimney masonry repairs and traditional building repairs across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

For enquiries, please send clear photos, your postcode and a short description of the work required to:

📩 [email protected]

A.D.I Builders Ltd
Aberdeen Trusted Trader Approved
CHAS Accredited
Constructionline Gold Member
Fully Insured

27/07/2026

The clean finish starts long before the patio is finished.

This stage is where the details really matter — setting out the slabs, checking lines, keeping consistent joints and making sure the levels and falls are right before everything is completed.

With larger paving slabs, there is very little room to hide mistakes. If the base, bedding, levels or drainage are wrong, the finished patio may look fine for a short time but can start causing problems later.

A.D.I Builders Ltd carries out patios, slabbing, paving, steps, kerbing, drainage works, landscaping and external masonry repairs across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

For enquiries, please send clear photos, your postcode and a short description of the work required to:

📩 [email protected]

A.D.I Builders Ltd
Aberdeen Trusted Trader Approved
CHAS Accredited
Constructionline Gold Member
Fully Insured

25/07/2026

Lime render and cement render are not interchangeable.

Members of our team recently attended practical lime rendering and harling training with the Scottish Lime Centre Trust, developing their knowledge of traditional materials, preparation, application, finishing and curing.

Many older Scottish properties were built with solid stone or brick walls bedded in lime mortar. Unlike modern cavity-wall construction, these walls manage moisture by allowing it to move through the masonry and evaporate through permeable mortar and external finishes. Properly specified lime render is generally more vapour-permeable, flexible and lower in strength than dense cement render. It is designed to weather sacrificially before the stone or brick behind it.

Dense Portland cement render is harder, more rigid and less permeable. When applied to traditional lime-built walls, fine cracks can allow rainwater behind the render while restricting the wall’s ability to dry. Over time, retained moisture may contribute to dampness, salt crystallisation, frost damage and deterioration or spalling of the masonry beneath.

This does not mean that cement render is unsuitable for every building. It may be appropriate for modern blockwork or cavity-wall construction designed for a cementitious render system. The correct material should be selected only after assessing:

the original wall construction and mortar;
the strength and condition of the masonry;
exposure to wind-driven rain;
existing moisture problems;
the required finish and curing conditions.

The training also covered traditional Scottish lime harling, where lime and aggregate are cast onto the prepared background to create a weather-protective finish. Correct preparation and controlled curing are critical; fresh lime work must be protected from rapid drying, heavy rain and frost.

At A.D.I Builders Ltd, we continue investing in practical training so that traditional walls are repaired using materials compatible with the way the building was originally constructed.

For enquiries regarding lime rendering, traditional harling, lime pointing or masonry repairs, email:

[email protected]

A.D.I Builders Ltd
Aberdeen Trusted Trader | CHAS SSIP | Constructionline Gold

22/07/2026

Unsafe old steps are not something worth leaving until later.

Front entrance steps being broken out and reworked by the team to make the access safer, stronger and more practical for everyday use.

With older steps, the problem is often not only what you see on the surface. Loose slabs, failed brickwork, poor support, damaged joints or movement underneath can all make the entrance unsafe over time. The right repair means stripping back what has failed and rebuilding it properly, not just covering over the problem.

A.D.I Builders Ltd carries out step repairs, entrance rebuilds, masonry repairs, concrete repairs, brickwork, blockwork, paving and external building works across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

For enquiries, please send photos and a short description of the work required to:

📩 [email protected]

A.D.I Builders Ltd
Aberdeen Trusted Trader Approved
CHAS Accredited
Constructionline Gold Member
Fully Insured