Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Construction Contractors in Carlisle
RH Irving Construction has been delivering high-quality construction and civil engineering services since the early 1970s. Our expertise spans large-scale commercial projects, sensitive refurbishments of listed buildings, and garden centre developments across Northern England and Southern Scotland. With a team of 100 experienced professionals and a proven supply chain, we prioritise safety, environmental efficiency, and collaborative working.Our ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 accreditations underscore our commitment to quality management, sustainability, and occupational health. Clients consistently commend our reliability, technical expertise, and ability to meet project deadlines without compromising standards.
Services
Construction Services
Civil Engineering
Garden Centre Construction
Groundworks
Refurbishment Projects
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in construction and civil engineering.
- Our ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 accreditations demonstrate quality and safety commitment.
- We prioritise collaborative working with clients and supply chains.
- Our in-house expertise handles projects up to 15m contract value.
- We deliver environmentally efficient solutions across Northern England and Scotland.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- Cyber Essentials
- Constructionline Gold
- CHAS Advanced
- Acclaim
- Avetta
What people say
Most considerate, polite team
Good collaboration
Successful outcome
Services
Construction Services
We deliver comprehensive construction services ranging from large-scale commercial developments to sensitive refurbishments of listed buildings. Our expertise includes steel frame construction, traditional building methods, and design-and-build procurement. With capacity for projects up to 15m, we combine technical skill with a collaborative approach to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery while maintaining ISO-accredited quality standards.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering expertise covers highways, groundworks, utilities, and environmental projects. Starting as groundworks contractors in the 1970s, we now deliver complex infrastructure solutions including roads, drainage, and renewable energy schemes. Our ISO 45001-certified safety practices and in-house plant fleet ensure efficient execution of projects up to 15m across Northern England and Southern Scotland.
Garden Centre Construction
We specialise in bespoke garden centre construction and refurbishments, understanding sector-specific requirements for operational continuity and customer experience. Our services include principal contractor coordination, phased construction to minimise disruption, and tailored design solutions. With completed projects nationwide, we combine construction expertise with sector insight to deliver functional, aesthetically pleasing garden centre developments.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We provide full-range construction services including new builds, refurbishments, extensions, and listed building renovations for commercial, industrial, and retail sectors.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across Northern England and Southern Scotland, with head office based in Carlisle, Cumbria.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), and ISO 45001 (health & safety) accreditations, alongside Cyber Essentials and Constructionline Gold.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we have capacity for projects up to £15m contract value with proven experience in commercial, infrastructure, and specialist developments.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through ISO-accredited management systems, experienced in-house teams, collaborative supply chain partnerships, and rigorous adherence to safety and environmental standards.
