Dedicated to Building Better Homes
We want to make UK housing energy-efficient and healthier. That’s why we're simplifying the path to Passivhaus ownership, by taking the complexity out of the build process.
How We Work
We’re a family-run business with recognised industry credentials and decades of residential-building experience. As one of the only contractors in the UK with a fully trained Passivhaus workforce, we’re committed to making sustainable, design-driven homes as accessible as possible.
A People Centred Approach
Founders Clare and Ross Booth share how their people-centred approach and compact Aberdeenshire team are united in their mission to build outstanding homes with a positive environmental legacy.
Our Values
Quality standards and open communication are both crucial elements of any successful project – these are the values we pride ourselves on. We’re realistic. We’re meticulous. We thrive on doing things differently. We love what we do.
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The Founders
A skilled joiner, Ross began his career as a 16-year-old apprentice building new homes in Aberdeenshire. He broadened his craft on construction sites in Australia, Canada and London, where he managed major residential and commercial projects. Ross is a certified Passivhaus tradesperson and has spent his career determinedly striving to change the UK’s homes for the better.
A trained communicator, Clare co-founded Coldwells Build with the aim of improving the consumer experience within the construction process. Working previously as a television director and journalist, she understands more than most, about the power of detail, organisation and timing. She believes in keeping an open dialogue with clients throughout their build, so they feel empowered to make informed decisions and get the home they’ve always wanted.
Our Team
We’re fortunate enough to bring together a small team of highly-skilled professionals who are united in their mission to build exceptional homes with lasting, positive environmental impact. Their decades of experience and intellectual curiosity have pushed Coldwells Build to grow, innovate and develop responsibly.
Our Green Commitment
Coldwells Build supports Trees for Life in their mission to rewild the Scottish Highlands. Together we are committed to creating nature-rich landscapes that include and support people as well as wildlife.
Learn MoreFeatured Press
Federation of Master Builder Awards
"The builders have combined excellent technical skill with a determination to deliver exactly what the client was looking for."
Dezeen
"A marriage of stone salvaged from a dilapidated farmstead with timber and board-marked concrete to create The Arbor House."
LEIBAL
"The house exhibits a modern flair, featuring a cantilevered structure spread over two floors."
Homes & Interiors Scotland
"Old stone and new wood combine to great effect in this confident reimagining of an agricultural cottage in Aberdeenshire."
Master Builder Magazine
"A combination of excellent techinical skill and determination to deliver... a commendable commitment"
Hypebeast
"Salvaged and recycled materials have been prioritised – resulting in a timeless aesthetic but also a home that feels connected to its landscape."
ELLE Decoration
"Hidden discreetly behind a traditional-style stone wall, this Aberdeenshire new-build is a quietly modern marvel."
The Press and Journal
"The building firm breaking down barriers to create incredible properties in Aberdeen."
Coldwells Build reflects its owners’ values
They always responded to any request, never had to be chased, frequently suggested solutions which were invariably spot on. The reason is that Coldwells Build, like all really good companies, reflects its owners’ values.
Client: Ian Strachan | Marlden, Aberdeen
