OUR SERVICES
R E Butler is a family-run main contractor with four generations of construction experience.
Predominantly working in the residential sector, we specialise in bespoke homes, conservation, heritage work and works to listed buildings.
Projects range from a few thousand pounds to £4 million +
Procurement
We primarily work through Traditional Procurement, alongside clients and their appointed design teams. We also undertake Design and Build projects, taking responsibility for both design and construction.
Wider Experience
Alongside our residential work, we have delivered projects across:
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Commercial
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Education
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Healthcare
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Industrial
Discuss Your Project
Contact our team to discuss your plans and how we can help.
New Build Construction
We build bespoke, individually designed homes in traditional and contemporary styles.
Working with private clients and developers, we bring skilled craftsmanship and experienced project management to each unique project.
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Bespoke homes tailored to individual requirements
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Traditional and contemporary architecture
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Replacement dwellings
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Residential developments for private developers
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Conservation, Heritage & Conversions
We specialise in works to listed buildings, including sensitive repairs, restoration and conversion.
Our skilled craftsmanship and understanding of traditional materials allow us to preserve historic character while adapting buildings for modern use.
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Repair and restoration of listed buildings
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Conservation and heritage work
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Barn conversions
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Sympathetic extensions and alterations
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Traditional timber repairs and joinery
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Historic brickwork, lime mortar and lime plaster
Bespoke Joinery
We deliver bespoke joinery tailored to your home, combining skilled craftsmanship with carefully considered materials and finishes.
From contemporary cabinetry to traditional detailing, each piece is designed to suit your space and individual requirements.
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Fitted wardrobes and dressing rooms
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Studies, libraries and bookcases
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Media units and fitted storage
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Bespoke cabinetry and shelving
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Wall panelling
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Traditional and contemporary styles
Landscaping & External Works
We create outdoor spaces that complement your home and its surroundings, combining practical layouts with quality materials and careful detailing.
Working with private clients and landscape designers, we deliver standalone schemes and external works as part of wider construction projects.
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Terraces, patios and paving
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Driveways and pathways
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Garden walls, retaining walls and steps
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Groundworks, drainage and ground levelling
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Lawns and planting
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Timber decking and pergolas
Swimming Pools & Leisure
We deliver indoor and outdoor swimming pools and bespoke leisure spaces, carefully integrated with your home and grounds.
Working with specialist designers and installers, we coordinate construction, technical systems and finishes.
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Indoor and outdoor swimming pools
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Steam rooms and saunas
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Pool houses and changing facilities
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Home gyms and leisure suites
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Cinema rooms
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Wine Rooms & Cellars
Available as a standalone project or as part of a wider construction scheme.
Award-Winning Pool & Wellness Facilities
Our Cambridge project received two Gold Standard awards at the 2026 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards, awarded to pool specialist Centurion Leisure:
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Residential Indoor Freeboard Pools £160,000 and Over
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Inground Spas and/or Wellness Pools
Accreditations & Project Management
Our accreditations and established management procedures support safe working, quality workmanship and clear communication throughout each project.
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Constructionline Gold — independently assessed business credentials, policies and procedures.
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SafeContractor Approved — independently assessed health and safety management.
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Procore — a shared platform for drawings, document control, project queries and progress updates, with access for clients and their professional teams.
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Programme management — coordinated construction schedules and regular progress reviews.
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Cost control — clear reporting, valuations and transparent management of changes.
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Quality assurance — ongoing inspections, snagging, testing and commissioning.
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Site safety — project-specific risk assessments, method statements and site inductions.
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Handover — coordinated completion checks, operating manuals and maintenance information.