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Welcome to E&H Building Contractors
E&H Building Contractors specialise in building low-energy Scandinavian-style timber frame homes in Shetland. We are pioneers of energy efficient construction methods and designs, so you can be sure we will seek environmentally-minded, eco-friendly solutions to any of your house building, heating or ventilation issues.
Please take a look at our award-winning projects and designs, then contact us so we can build a home for you best suited to Shetland and today’s strained environment.
Our Services
House Building
Our experienced team offers a wide range of house-building services, from design to build to ready-made, from private homes to housing projects. Read more ...
Heating and Ventilation Services
We focus on providing sustainable, low-energy solutions to heating and ventilation issues, and can also take care of any standard plumbing requirements. Read more ...
Timber and Building Supplies
From our Tingwall base (ten minutes from Lerwick) we provide a wide range of timber and building supplies at competitive prices. Read more ...
// VIEW OUR WORK
Map of Previous Projects
View a map showing the location of various previous projects throughout Shetland
Exterior Photos
Browse a gallery of photos showing houses and commercial property we've built
Interior Photos
Browse a gallery of photos showing some of the interior work we've carried out recently
// OTHER PREVIOUS PROJECTS
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Award-Winning Extension
Taking a creative approach allowed us to deliver a large living space, resulting in a Master Builder of the Year 2004 award.
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Scottish Longhouse Holiday Home
Contemporary designed home, inspired by the traditional Scottish longhouse.
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First Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Home In The UK
In 2000 we were the first UK builder to build a Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) home in the UK.
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Fish Farm Buildings Made Entirely From Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Keen to maximise building strength, super energy efficiency and floor space, a fish farming organisation commissioned office and factory buildings to be made entirely from SIPs.
// CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
- The builders involved us in every stage of the project and their attention to detail was exceptional. — E&H Building Contractors Ltd customer
- We believe this to be a job of superb quality. Communication with the homeowner is a major strength of this builder and he has taken time to advise the client the best way to maximise a return on space. — Master Builder of the Year judges
// HEATING & VENTILATION

We provide sustainable, low-energy solutions to all heating and ventilation issues.
Visit our Heating and Ventilation website to find out more...