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We are incredibly proud to announce a significant milestone for D Blackburn Contractors! We have successfully achieved CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) Accreditation, a widely recognised and respected certification within the construction industry. This achievement underscores ...

Picture this: you’re planning a dream extension for your home in and around Lancashire and have three builder quotes in hand. One is suspiciously cheap, another is dauntingly high, and the third is just a single, unexplained number on a piece of paper. Choosing the right one feels like a gamble, ...

Picture this: your dream kitchen extension is finally underway. The new walls are up, and you can almost smell the coffee brewing on your future island. But the reality is a fine layer of dust coating everything, the kettle is balanced on a box in the hallway, and the noise starts promptly at 8 AM. ...

A well-finished driveway instantly improves kerb appeal, raises property value and creates a practical, low-maintenance entrance to your home. For homeowners in Clitheroe and the surrounding Lancashire towns, resin-bound driveways combine durability, weather resilience and aesthetic flexibility, ...

A well-designed garden does more than look good, it expands living space, improves mental wellbeing, increases property value and creates an outdoor environment that suits your lifestyle. For homeowners in Clitheroe and the wider Lancashire area, landscaping must also respond to local weather, soil ...

Thinking about a dormer renovation in Clitheroe, Whalley, Longridge or elsewhere across Lancashire? Dormer extensions are one of the smartest ways to add usable loft space, natural light and value to a home, but they need careful planning to deliver the best results. This guide covers the benefits, ...

Thinking about a home extension in Clitheroe or nearby? A well-planned extension adds space, value and comfort, but success means careful planning from concept to completion. This guide walks Lancashire homeowners through the practical steps, local considerations and questions to ask when working ...

If you’re planning a home renovation this year, you’re one of many people looking to improve the comfort, style, function, and value of a living space. Across Lancashire, Clitheroe and beyond, homeowners are looking to improve comfort, reduce energy bills, and add that all-important long-term value ...

Today, a visually pleasing, comfortable workplace means higher productivity. According to a study by the University of Oxford, happy workers are 13% more productive. A 2024 study from the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that environmental factors such as temperature, noise, workstation ...

We're thrilled to announce that D Blackburn Contractors has once again been certified by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and has maintained its TrustMark accreditation! This prestigious double recognition reaffirms our unwavering commitment to quality, professionalism, and customer ...