
Joiners and builders in Stranraer
Extensions, conversions, renovations and new builds in Stranraer, handled by one company from drawings to completion.
Building work in Stranraer
Stranraer is a town at the head of Loch Ryan, in the far south-west of Scotland. It has a harbour on the loch, with farmland stretching across the Rhins of Galloway.
Most of our work is extensions, conversions, renovations and new builds, handled from drawings to completion. We also work in Newton Stewart, Girvan and Maybole, close to Stranraer.
Stranraer is about 52 miles from our Kilmarnock office as the crow flies. We take on larger projects here: extensions, full renovations and new builds. Planning and building warrant applications for Stranraer go to Dumfries and Galloway Council. Our sister company, CWJ Architectural Design Services, prepares them, and we deal with the council through to the completion certificate.
Stranraer at a glance
- Council area
Dumfries and Galloway - From our office
About 52 miles from Kilmarnock - Planning authority
Dumfries and Galloway Council
What we build in Stranraer

New Builds and Self Builds
New homes and self builds on your own plot, from the groundworks and foundations to the completion certificate, built by our own team.
New Builds and Self Builds in Stranraer →
House Extensions
Single and two storey extensions and knock-throughs, designed, priced and built by one company, with the council dealt with for you.
House Extensions in Stranraer →
Full Home Renovations
Whole house renovations managed as one job, from new layouts and wall removals to plumbing, electrics, new kitchens and bathrooms.
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Loft Conversions
Dormer and roof light loft conversions that add a proper bedroom, office or bathroom, with new stairs and the building warrant handled.
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Garage Conversions
Turn the garage into a bedroom, home office, playroom or salon you will use every day, with insulation, warrant and finishing handled.
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Garden Rooms
Garden rooms, offices and gyms built on proper foundations, insulated, wired and finished inside, so they can be used all year round.
Garden Rooms in Stranraer →Some of our recent projects

Steel Gate with Composite Cladding

Roof Structure for a Listed Building

Timber Pergola and Composite Decking

Timber Pergola with Drainage

The Lookout

Downstairs WC Remodel
One company, start to finish
Drawings, planning, the building warrant, costing and the build itself, handled by one team for your project in Stranraer.
From 56+ Google reviews
Kris, the estimator turned up on time and provided a comprehensive quote 3 days after the visit, I made a couple of changes, and each time, he provided quotes within a day or two. The work started on the day they said it would ...Tom N.Flooring and porch, Ayr · Google review
We cannot recommend Cutwood Joinery enough. We have just completed our project which involved removing a wall between our kitchen and dining room, removing doors through to our conservatory, floors brought to same height making it a large open plan space.Susan B.Wall removal and open plan · Google review
The works were well coordinated and carried out quickly, efficiently and to a high standard by talented tradesmen, who had an eye for detail. Communication was excellent and we appreciated Kris keeping us up to date throughout.Suzanne S.Repairs, three trades · Google review
Building work in Stranraer: FAQs
Do you cover Stranraer?
Yes. Stranraer is about 52 miles from our Kilmarnock office as the crow flies. We carry out building work in Stranraer and the surrounding area.
Who deals with planning and building warrants in Stranraer?
Stranraer falls under Dumfries and Galloway Council. Our sister company, CWJ Architectural Design Services, prepares and submits the applications, and we deal with the council through to the completion certificate.
What work do you take on in Stranraer?
In Stranraer we take on larger projects: house extensions, full home renovations and new builds.
Planning a project in Stranraer?
Tell us what you have in mind and where you are. We will come back to you to arrange a site visit.