A family run business built on quality, honesty and pride in our work
Masons first, main contractor second. We build across Kent and South London, and our name is on every job we finish.
Where we started
LJS Construction Services Ltd is a family run building and masonry contractor. We began in masonry, and that is still the heart of what we do: brickwork, natural stone, hand-set arches and the kind of detailing that separates a wall that looks right from one that merely stands up.
As our reputation grew, so did the requests from our clients. What began as specialist masonry soon evolved into complete construction projects, with customers trusting us to deliver every stage of the build.
Today we specialise in new builds, extensions and renovations, structural alterations, heritage restoration, landscaping, garden rooms and groundworks — but we approach every project with the same craftsmanship, precision and attention to detail that our masonry heritage was built on.
Being family run is not a marketing line. It means we care about long term relationships rather than quick profits, and that the people quoting your job are the people who will be on site building it.
What you get from a contractor who started as a mason
Masons first
Brickwork, natural stone, Portland stone and Kentish ragstone are where we started and where we are strongest. Arches, chimneys and feature brickwork are the work we are known for, and it shows in the detail.
See our masonry work →One team, start to finish
We do not just lay bricks. We manage everything from the foundations and structural steel through to the finished interior, so there is one number to call and nobody passing blame between trades.
How we handle groundworks →Built to last, not to finish quickly
We take the extra time to get the finish right rather than cutting corners, on day one and for decades after. Doing a job properly the first time is always cheaper than doing it twice.
Our restoration approach →Honest pricing, no surprises
Our quotations are often at the higher end, because we allow for what a project might throw up rather than relying on costly extras later. If the work comes in under, we charge for what was actually carried out, not the original figure.
What an extension really costs →Seven services, one team
The questions we get asked most
How Much Does a House Extension Cost in Kent? A 2026 Price Guide
Realistic 2026 costs for single and double storey extensions across Kent and South London, plus the factors that really move the price.
Kentish Ragstone: A Homeowner's Guide to the County's Signature Stone
The stone behind Kent's churches, walls and period homes — how it is worked, why it weathers the way it does, and what to know before you build with it.
Restoring a Listed Building in Kent: Consents, Materials and What to Expect
What listed building consent actually involves, why traditional materials are non negotiable, and how to restore a period home without harming it.
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