Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Construction and Joinery Services in Perth
Established in 1951, Meldrum Construction is a family-owned business rooted in traditional values and exceptional craftsmanship. Our expertise spans joinery, building services, refurbishments, extensions, and new builds across Scotland. With decades of experience, we combine skilled craftsmanship with modern techniques to deliver high-quality projects tailored to client needs. Our team of local professionals ensures every project meets exacting standards, supported by a 24-hour emergency service for urgent requirements. We pride ourselves on maintaining long-standing relationships with clients through reliability, transparency, and a commitment to excellence. 
Services
Joinery
Building Services
Refurbishments
Extensions
New Builds
Maintenance
Emergency Repairs
Composite Wood Installations
Roof Lanterns
Driveways & Patios
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of family-led construction expertise.
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency repair services for urgent needs.
- We specialise in bespoke joinery and sympathetic refurbishments of listed buildings.
- All projects are managed with a focus on quality, timeliness, and client communication.
- We maintain environmental responsibility through timber recycling initiatives.
Associations and certifications
- Federation of Master Builders
What people say
High standard of finish
Outstanding job
Smooth project execution
Services
Joinery
Our joinery services encompass custom kitchen installations, attic conversions, and staircase construction. Using traditional techniques and modern materials, we create durable, aesthetically pleasing solutions for residential and commercial properties. All work complies with British Safety Standards.
Building Services
From new builds to structural alterations, our qualified team delivers projects with precision. We handle listed buildings, lime rendering, and complex architectural elements, ensuring compliance with heritage and modern regulations across Scotland.
Refurbishments
Specialising in sympathetic refurbishments, we restore listed buildings and modern properties using traditional masonry and bespoke joinery. Our approach preserves historical integrity while meeting contemporary functionality requirements for domestic and commercial clients.
Extensions
We design and build residential and commercial extensions, including sunrooms and roof conversions. Our process involves collaboration with architects and engineers to ensure structural integrity and seamless integration with existing properties.
New Builds
Offering full design-and-build packages for bespoke homes and industrial units, we combine tailored designs with expert craftsmanship. Our services include tender pricing and project management to meet exact client specifications and regulatory standards.
People
Derek Petterson
Chief Executive
Derek leads the business with over 30 years of experience, following a military career. He upholds family values established since 1951, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across all projects.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Scotland, covering Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and surrounding regions for all construction projects.
Do you handle listed building renovations?
Yes, our team specialises in sympathetic refurbishments of listed buildings using traditional techniques and materials.
Are emergency repairs available?
We provide a 24/7 emergency service for urgent repairs, including storm damage and property securing.
Can you create custom joinery designs?
Our workshop produces bespoke timber windows, doors, and staircases tailored to client specifications, including heritage reproductions.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are full members of the Federation of Master Builders, ensuring adherence to industry excellence standards.
Videos
