From award-winning bespoke homes to extensions, alterations and domestic upgrades, residential construction is where William King Construction began. Eighteen years on, that same commitment to craftsmanship and quality still runs through everything we build.
Residential construction is the foundation on which William King Construction was built. When William King founded the business in 2008, it was his conviction that homes could be built to a higher standard, with greater care and more honest workmanship, that drove everything. That conviction has not changed.
In the years since, William King Construction has delivered some of the most acclaimed residential projects in Cumbria and the Lake District. Two LABC Regional Award wins for Best Individual New Home are a testament to the quality our team brings to every residential project we take on, whether that is a bespoke architect-designed new build, a substantial home extension or a domestic improvement that transforms the way a family lives in their home.
We work closely with architects, designers and clients throughout every stage of the process. From the initial consultation and design development through to the final finishing touches, our collaborative approach ensures that the finished home is exactly what the client envisioned. We manage the whole build, coordinate the trades and take responsibility for the outcome. That is what a proper building contractor does.
Our residential capability covers the full scope of new build and domestic improvement works. Whether you are starting from a blank plot or looking to extend and improve your existing home, our team has the experience and the trades to deliver it properly.
Architect-designed, bespoke new build homes delivered to the highest standard. We manage the full build process from groundworks to final handover, working in close collaboration with your architect and design team throughout. Every home we build is unique, and we treat it that way.
Single and double storey extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions and structural alterations, all delivered with the same quality and care we apply to a full new build. We handle the structural works, the finishes and everything in between.
Kitchens, bathrooms, internal reconfigurations, replastering, new flooring, decorating and general upgrades. Whether you have one room to refresh or a whole house to transform, our team delivers a quality finish and a reliable, tidy service you can trust.
Experienced in working on listed and historic residential properties, applying the same traditional knowledge and sensitive approach we bring to our heritage restoration work. Lime plastering, sash window restoration, period-appropriate materials and finishes all delivered in house.
The quality of our residential work has been recognised at the highest regional level on more than one occasion. We were LABC Regional Award winners for Best Individual New Home for Lily Hall in Ennerdale Bridge and again for One Acre in Seascale, two very different properties that both demonstrate what is possible when craftsmanship, collaboration and genuine care for the finished product come together.
Both projects were delivered working closely alongside architects and design teams, with William King Construction managing the full build from start to finish. That is the approach we take on every residential project, and it is the approach that produces results our clients and our team are genuinely proud of.
LABC Regional Award winner, Best Individual New Home. A bespoke new build in a sensitive rural setting, delivered in close collaboration with the project architect.
LABC Regional Award winner, Best Individual New Home. A contemporary architect-designed home praised for its workmanship, budget management and client relationship throughout the build.
If you are thinking about building your own home or embarking on a significant residential project, we have created a dedicated space just for you.
William King Bespoke Builds is our residential-focused brand, bringing together everything William King Construction has learned across 18 years of building exceptional homes in Cumbria and the Lake District. From the first conversation about your plot and your vision, through design and planning, to the moment you walk through the door of your finished home, the William King Bespoke Builds team is with you every step of the way.
On the William King Bespoke Builds website you will find inspiration, information and a team ready to talk through your project in detail. Whether you are at the early ideas stage or ready to move forward, we would love to hear from you.
Not sure where to start? The William King Bespoke Builds team can help you shape your ideas into a clear brief, connecting you with the right design professionals and guiding you through the early decisions that set a self-build project up for success.
William King Bespoke Builds brings together a team focused entirely on residential projects. Specialist knowledge, dedicated project management and a personal service designed around the way building a home actually works.
Every home William King Bespoke Builds delivers is designed and built around the people who will live in it. No standard templates, no off-the-shelf solutions. Just a home that reflects your lifestyle, your taste and your aspirations.
Building a home is personal. It takes trust, transparency and a team that genuinely cares about the outcome. The four things below are not just values we talk about. They are the reasons our clients come back to us and recommend us to people they know.
Residential construction is where this business began, and the standards we set ourselves on the very first homes we built are the same standards we hold ourselves to today. Every home we deliver carries the same commitment to quality, regardless of size or budget.
We work closely with architects, designers and clients throughout every project. We do not take over, we contribute. We bring construction knowledge and practical experience to the table and work with your design team to get the best possible outcome for you.
We know Cumbria and the Lake District inside out. We know the planning context, the local materials, the weather conditions and the subcontractors we trust to deliver the right quality. That local knowledge makes a real practical difference on every residential project we take on.
Building a home is one of the most significant things most people will ever do. We take that responsibility seriously. Our clients deal directly with the people managing their project. There are no call centres, no account managers and no surprises. Just honest, straightforward communication from start to finish.
Our accreditations are not just certificates on a wall. They are the foundation of the trust our contract partners place in us.
Whether you are planning a new build, an extension or a domestic improvement, we would love to hear from you. And if you are thinking about a full bespoke home build, do not forget to visit William King Bespoke Builds for everything you need.
