McCarrick Construction is a family-run construction company based in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, since 1953. Over more than 73 years, the company has built and maintained a reputation for delivering high quality construction work and today are still known for providing a comprehensive and efficient service across a wide variety of commercial and education sector projects.
Construction for schools & colleges
We are fully aware of the heavy workload of the average school management team. We tailor our processes to enable our workforce and your school staff to work together in ways that impede your day-to-day school schedules as little as possible while still achieving excellent and timely outcomes.
Commercial construction
As a local construction company of directly-employed and highly trained operatives, we are able to exercise a high level of control over our work. Our well-established team has a wealth of experience and is able to achieve excellent standards of workmanship, while providing a versatile service for our clients.
Hot off the press
18/03/2026
Great to see some really positive news on the front page of the Sunderland Echo this week, highlighting the new respite home we are creating on behalf of Sunderland charity Together For Children at Red Gables. Such a lot of hard work is going into renovating this project and it's already looking great thanks to the efforts of our team, led by site manager Stu McDonald and with great contributions from our joiners David Young and Adam Young especially.
Red Gables will be a comfortable short-stay respite centre for children with SEN or disabilities and their families, accommodating up to five children at a time and including features such as a sensory room, accessible bathrooms, and specialist equipment to meet diverse needs. External alterations include making the property accessible for wheelchair users, with ramps, low threshold doors, and automatic doors alongside internal alterations, such as a lift, accessible kitchen and hoists.
Well done to everyone involved, we're all looking forward to seeing the end result.
Looking for a change of scene?
You could be a part of our team
If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a secure work opportunity with a friendly and ambitious team, this could be the job for you. Click for the full job ad (PDF will open in new window).
To apply, please email your CV to careers@mccarrick.co.uk.
In the words of our staff:
“McCarrick Construction has always felt like a second family to me.
“I’ve grown professionally here, taken on new challenges and been encouraged every step of the way.”
“From my first days on site to managing major projects and eventually becoming chartered, every stage of my career has been backed by support and opportunity. I’ve never stopped learning and that’s what sets the company apart. We encourage our employees not just to do the job but to grow as individuals.”
What our clients are saying
Testimonials from recent work at Croft Community School, Framwellgate Moor School, Durham City Cricket Club
LEE DAVISON, HEAD TEACHER, CROFT COMMUNITY SCHOOL, STANLEY.
September 2025
"It has been an absolute pleasure to work with McCarrick Construction on the developments in school over the past 3 months. From the planning stage to the final sign off the communication from the company and Matthew in particular has been fantastic. We have been informed throughout the process of any changes and updates and the prompt reply to any queries has been refreshing and quite unique.
All members of the McCarrick team have been professional and courteous throughout, nothing has been too much trouble and the flexibility demonstrated thoughout the project has been wonderful. The planning and execution of the project has been first class and the finish to the building work has been commented on by both visitors and pupils. It is exactly of what was required by the school. Whenever we had requests or had to make adjustments all members of the company went out of their way to support and meet our requirements.
I would recommend McCarrick Construction to any school who are considering building work, the flexibility and ability to adapt was crucial in ensuring the project was delivered on time and exactly to the specifications that we wanted."
NEIL ROBSON, HEAD OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, DURHAM CRICKET CLUB
June 2025
"Had the pleasure of asking McCarrick Construction to take our women's wet room to the next level. Right from the start they have been excellent, James was fantastic to work alongside with his knowledge of building construction and what we required here at Durham cricket.
Would highly recommend McCarricks to anyone looking to move into the future. Thanks for all the top work again."
TONY WILCOX,
FRAMWELLGATE MOOR SCHOOL
May 2025
"We recently had McCarrick Construction carry out a toilet refurbishment project at Framwellgate School Durham, and we couldn't be more impressed with their work.
From the initial consultation to the completion of the project, their team was professional, reliable, and efficient. The quality of the work was outstanding – the new facilities are not only functional but also modern and aesthetically pleasing.
McCarrick’s Construction worked within our budget and timeline, ensuring minimal disruption. The team kept us updated throughout the project, and any challenges were quickly addressed with effective solutions.
We were particularly impressed with their attention to detail and commitment to high standards. The site was always left clean and tidy, and the team maintained a safe working environment at all times.
We highly recommend McCarrick Construction for any refurbishment or construction projects – their expertise and dedication truly make a difference!
Thank you again to the team for an exceptional job!"
Recent projects
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Tel: 0191 388 3271
Email: info@mccarrick.co.uk
