New Build: River Tay

This project involves the replacement of an approximately 30-year-old timber fishing hut situated on the banks of the River Tay. The client’s vision was to create a new all-encompassing building that would not only support the fishing activities, but also provide secure boat storage during the winter months.

Given the riverside location and potential risk of flooding, structural and architectural expertise was required to design a building capable of withstanding high water levels. The lower section of the building has been constructed from reinforced concrete and designed to self-drain in the event of flooding, while the upper level features timber frame construction incorporating bathroom and kitchen facilities, alongside a log-burning stove. A wraparound balcony will also showcase the stunning views across the river for visiting anglers to enjoy.

As the site is completely off-grid, all services have been upgraded to suit, including the installation of a new generator with solar panel battery backup and a new water main supply, which required a 600-metre excavation. These works were essential in future-proofing the building, ensuring many more years of fishing can be enjoyed. The project is due for completion in June 2026.

Collaborators:
Studio East Chartered Architects
Cameron + Ross, Civil and Structural Engineers

We engaged H & H Construction for some property refurbishment work. From the preliminary discussions, through site visits and on to the start date, we found members of the company, led by Haldane Lindsay, pleasant to deal with, efficient, very helpful and very knowledgeable as to the solutions for tricky areas. In all the teams of tradespeople, some working for H & H as subcontractors, we found every single person’s work to be very professional and meticulous and carried out in a willing manner; the location of the work was left neat and tidy at the end of each working day. All stages of the work were completed to a very high standard and we are extremely satisfied with the quality and finish. We would have no hesitation in recommending H & H Construction in the future.

A Hourd

Very happy with the quality and detail of work carried out. Well planned and communicated, a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.

C Stewart

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T Newton

H&H Construction have undertaken several building projects for me and I always find the team to be trustworthy, friendly and meticulous in their work. Highly recommended contractors, who manage a project efficiently and thoroughly from start to finish.

F Valpy

H&H construction completed a comprehensive refurbishment of the Ballintaggart Farmhouse and an additional new build element to the farm. They were great to work with the end result is fantastic. The craftsmanship and attention to detail across the building is commented on by many of our guests.

C Rowley

Excellent company with great values and work ethic. Their quality of work is 5 stars and they are all very easy to work with. They did renovation work on our luxury self catering holiday let and completed all on time and to an excellent standard. Hope to work with them again in the future. Well done Haldane and the team.

C Skene

We had a very good experience with H&H who were on time, no hidden extras and achieved a workmanship of the highest quality. All the team were incredibly friendly, helpful and not intrusive.

P Strachan

H & H have been fantastic throughout our whole building process and I have to admit that I was actually sorry to see our builders leave…a great team and a great job. I would recommend you to anyone. Thank you!

N Gemmel

H and H have completed a fairly substantial piece of work needing scaffolding all round our house. This could have been highly disruptive and inconvenient, but it turned out to be relatively trouble-free. The team were friendly, competent and very professional in their approach from start to finish. I would recommend H and H without reservation.

I Blair

We just wanted to put in writing how happy we were with your firm’s installation of solar panels on our roof. Your workmen were pleasant, courteous and considerate of our house and furnishings. They were a pleasure to have around. We were impressed with the care that was taken with the installation and with the skill of all involved. This was the complete opposite of some of the stories heard about “cowboy” solar panel installers. We are very happy and delighted we chose your company

A & S Mackintosh

We would like to thank H & H Construction for the garage which you recently completed. We were particularly impressed with the quality of workmanship & value for money

K Evans

H&H Construction completed the conversion to living accommodation on our Grade 2 historically listed, derelict barn on time, on budget (even found a few savings), and sensitive to all we wanted and hoped for. All the H&H staff who worked on our buildings were pleasant, interested, committed, trustworthy, polite, and a pleasure to have in our lives! The work from quoting to completion was to the highest standard, and at all times professional and attentive. We highly recommend H&H Construction to anyone.

V Gould

H & H Construction completed a project which had to be carried out & completed during school holidays so planning and timescale were critical. This was completed to a high standard, on time & with minimal disruption. We would certainly use H & H in the future.

The Bursar (Craigclowan School, Perth)

We worked alongside H&H Construction on a large residential refurbishment. As a main contractor they were very easy to work with: resourceful, organised, with excellent levels of workmanship and a high level of care for the client’s property. The site team were well-managed on a day-to- day basis and Haldane Lindsay himself was a regular and effective presence. Communications and site meetings were methodical and practical and the entire project was efficiently handled in terms of both schedule and budget. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

C Fisken

We used H and H to carry out complex renovations at the Atholl Arms Hotel in Dunkeld. The end result was a project completed within budget, excellent workmanship and all completed within a very tight time frame. I would have no hesitation in using H and H Construction for future projects that we will be carrying out.

N Sinclair, Atholl Arms Hotel

H & H Construction have now carried out a number of property maintenance contracts for Bell Ingram. Quotations have been received promptly and the work has always been carried out to a high standard by experienced, friendly staff. We would not hesitate to recommend them to clients or other customers.

A Harington (Bell Ingram Perth Office)

After using three Scottish firms for 3 conversions in the last few years, we were pleased to have been introduced to you by our architect and I thank god we were. H&H have surpassed all quality and reliability standards by a country mile and not only will we only use you in the future, we won’t stop recommending you to others who want to finally be blessed with a builder who actually does what they promise – every time.

E Watson

The renovation works carried out to our steading property in 2009 were undertaken in a thoroughly professional and timely manner and with minimum disturbance to our occupation of the house. The scope of works included the demolition of internal walls, modification of electrical and central heating systems and the construction of new walls and ceilings, installation of kitchen units and timber floor finishes. We would not hesitate to recommend H&H Construction for other projects in Central Scotland.

D & J McDougall

H&H executed a complicated wood stove re-fit really well. The company is reliable, trustworthy, professional and value for money. Their staff and contractors did a great job and left the place immaculate upon completing the job. Would highly recommend.

A Dirkzwager

H&H Construction have carried out various works to date on properties managed by Savills. Not only have the prices they have quoted been extremely competitive but the work has been carried out promptly, to a high standard and with the minimum of fuss.

A Gemmell (Savills Perth Office)