Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Construction Contractors in Belfast
McGaffin Contracts has been a leading force in Northern Ireland's construction sector for over three decades. Established in 1986 by John McGaffin, our Belfast-based team combines 30 years of industry expertise with a commitment to delivering tailored solutions for every project. Our skilled workforce includes qualified engineers, joiners, and health and safety professionals who specialise in new builds, extensions, and refurbishments across healthcare, industrial, residential, and retail sectors. We maintain a strong focus on repeat business through our dedication to completing projects on time, within budget, and to exact client specifications. Our comprehensive service offering extends to civil engineering works and maintenance solutions with rapid response capabilities across Northern Ireland.Backed by an extensive supply chain, we ensure every construction requirement is met with precision and professionalism. Our portfolio demonstrates our capability in constructing healthcare facilities, petrol stations, industrial units, and commercial retail spaces while maintaining operational continuity during occupied building expansions. This long-standing reputation for quality builds and client satisfaction has been built through the dedication of our loyal staff members who bring both technical expertise and practical experience to every project.
Services
New Builds
Extensions
Refurbishments
Maintenance
Civil Engineering
Healthcare Projects
Industrial Units
Retail Construction
Residential Builds
Commercial Projects
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of construction experience in Northern Ireland
- Our team includes qualified engineers and specialist tradespeople
- We deliver projects across healthcare, industrial, residential, and retail sectors
- We offer rapid response maintenance services across Northern Ireland
- We specialise in occupied building extensions with minimal disruption
Services
New Builds
We construct bespoke healthcare facilities, petrol stations, industrial units, and commercial retail spaces. Our expertise ensures projects meet exact specifications while maintaining budget and timeline commitments. Clients benefit from our extensive industry experience and comprehensive project management approach.
Extensions
Specialising in occupied structure expansions, we seamlessly integrate new builds with existing architecture. Our approach minimises disruption while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic continuity across residential and commercial properties.
Refurbishments
We deliver comprehensive internal refurbishments for operational buildings, focusing on minimal disruption and maximum satisfaction. Our team handles complete interior transformations while maintaining health and safety standards throughout the process.
Maintenance
Our experienced maintenance team provides rapid response solutions across Northern Ireland. We address commercial building issues promptly, offering preventative maintenance plans to ensure long-term property integrity and operational continuity.
Civil Engineering
We undertake bulk storage solutions and marina operations projects, combining technical expertise with practical execution. Our civil engineering capabilities support diverse industrial and commercial infrastructure requirements across Northern Ireland.
People
John McGaffin
Founder
Established McGaffin Contracts in 1986, bringing decades of construction industry experience. His leadership has driven the company's growth from local operations to Belfast-based contractors serving multiple sectors across Northern Ireland.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We work across healthcare, industrial, residential, retail, and civil engineering projects, with particular expertise in new builds and refurbishments.
Can you handle projects in occupied buildings?
Yes, we specialise in extensions and refurbishments of occupied structures, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Do you offer maintenance services?
We provide rapid response maintenance solutions across Northern Ireland for commercial clients with urgent building requirements.
What areas do you cover?
Our primary service area is Northern Ireland, where we've completed projects from Belfast to Limavady.
Are emergency construction services available?
Yes, our maintenance team offers emergency response services for urgent building issues across Northern Ireland.