Usher Joinery

Usher Construction @ Usher Joinery Ltd is a family-run business with a rich history and over 150 years of experience in the building and construction industry. We are based in the beautiful village of Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District, and cater to both domestic and commercial markets.

Our dedicated team of experienced tradesmen provide the local area with a high-quality and reliable service in all aspects of the building trade. From complete renovations, new builds, internal and external joinery, and property maintenance to custom carpentry, bespoke installations, and unique designs, our team is qualified to help you fulfill any requests.

Heritage

The Usher family has been working in the building trade since 1870. Nicknamed, the 'Klondyke', the yard was referred to by locals after the North American Gold Rush of the late 19th and early 20th century due to the labor-intensive nature and honest drive of George Usher. Many of the buildings making up the centre of Coniston village, George was responsible for, including Yewdale Hotel and the Local Co-Operative Store.

George had a flourishing friendship with the Victorian English art critic, John Ruskin. Ruskin was always interested in Georges work, and we believe that at that time it was George that was responsible for most of the work in his home in Brantwood. George Usher was followed by his son, George Dixon Usher, who managed the business through until the early 20th century, together with his son, George Warsop Usher and brothers Tom and Dick.

After the death of Warsop Usher in 1973, son's Ian and Eric Usher continued in the trade and fulfilled the tradition with Ian taking up the joinery side of the trade, and Eric, the building. The family business has undergone much change over the years in the type of work undertaken to the various expansions. In 1980, the investment of The Meeting Room was launched to create a new Joinery workshop, office and store.

During the 1990's, Ian's son, Alec Usher became involved in the joinery trade and gaining experience over the years he followed suit in this family tradition and is now the director of the business. Today, the building and joinery are all under the same roof at Dixon Ground in Coniston, The Lake District, where our heritage began.

Services

We offer a wide range of services including:

• Building & Construction: We provide quality Building & Construction services, delivered by our skilled team covering all varieties of projects. We offer Services for both the Domestic & Commercial including: Roofing / Slate Repairs, Patio Repairs, General Maintenance to properties, Stone Facing, Excavation, Drainage, Tiling, Plastering, Electrical Installations, Gutter Repairs, Rendering / Rough Cast & Cement Bands, Chimney Work- Pots, Cowls & Damp Problems, Mechanical Engineering, Carpeting, Painting & Decorating, Plastering & Brick Laying.

• Carpentry & Joinery: Our team of skilled carpenters and joiners provide a wide range of services from custom carpentry, bespoke installations, and unique designs to internal and external joinery and property maintenance.

• Plant & Machinery: We have a fully equipped workshop and stock building materials to cater to all your needs.

Gallery

Take a look at our gallery to see examples of our work in Carpentry & Joinery, Building & Construction, and Plant & Machinery.