Drem Farm Cottages
A full strip-out and rebuild of a farm cottage in Drem, with a rear extension adding a new bedroom, kitchen and en-suite.
Whole-Home Renovation & Extension
East Lothian, Drem
£300k
Areas we cover · North Berwick
Residential Building Contractors in North Berwick
High-quality extensions, attic conversions and whole-home renovations for homeowners in North Berwick and across Edinburgh.
Working in North Berwick
MJM Joinery & Building delivers complete renovations and contemporary extensions across North Berwick and the surrounding East Lothian coast. Our recent work here includes a full strip-out and re-planned layout on Link Road, and a stone cottage renovation and rear extension at nearby Drem.
Homes & Projects in North Berwick
North Berwick combines Victorian and Edwardian sandstone villas, traditional stone cottages and later 20th-century family homes. Many have solid stone walls, older services and layouts that no longer suit modern family life, which is why full strip-out renovations are common here.
Coastal exposure, solid stone construction and older services shape how we plan a North Berwick project: breathable materials where stone is retained, careful moisture and insulation detailing, and realistic programmes for complete rewiring, replumbing and heating upgrades.
House Extensions in North Berwick
At Drem Farm Cottages, a short drive from North Berwick, we added a timber-clad rear extension with full-width glazing to create a new bedroom, kitchen and en-suite, while retaining the exposed stonework as a feature of the original cottage.
Home Renovations in North Berwick
At Link Road we stripped the house back to its shell and re-planned the layout, then rebuilt it with bespoke oak joinery throughout: a slatted oak feature wall, a sculpted LED-lit handrail and a full-height oak kitchen. It is a good example of the whole-home renovations we take on locally.
Planning & design considerations
Much of central North Berwick sits within a conservation area, and East Lothian Council looks carefully at external changes, materials and coastal views. We work with your architect early so the design, specification and programme reflect planning and building warrant requirements. Always confirm the specific constraints for your property with the council or your designer.
Projects in North Berwick
Questions
Questions about building in North Berwick
Do you work in North Berwick?
Yes. We have completed a full renovation on Link Road in North Berwick and a renovation and extension at Drem, and we take on substantial projects across East Lothian.
Can you renovate a house in the conservation area?
Yes. We work alongside your architect so the design and materials suit conservation-area requirements; planning permission itself is decided by East Lothian Council.
How long does a full renovation take?
Our recent North Berwick renovation took around nine months from strip-out to handover. Every project differs, and we provide a programme once the scope is agreed.
Planning a project in North Berwick?
Whether you're considering a major extension, attic conversion or complete renovation, we'd be interested to hear what you're planning.