Hillhouse Road – Hamilton

Ashton Building systems recently completed the flat roofing package at the Hillhouse Road Project in Hamilton, a 29 home development for retirement housing.

With approximately 1000m2 of VCL, Rigid insulation and mechanically installed roofing membrane providing a 20 year warranty the project was completed in March 2019 both on time and to the Clients budgets.

St. James House

St. James Road – Glasgow

Ashton building systems recently carried out the completion of external wall cladding element of the 416 bed student accommodation situated within the University District of Glasgow city centre.


With all of the backing structure manufactured at our in-house fabrication facility, we installed the insulation and external MCM cladding system to replicate traditional standing seam system inclusive of full perimeter detailing.

The project was completed on programme and to the Clients budget.

Work at Heights Course and Harness Training

Every day is a school day at Ashton Building Systems.

Learning new skills through the Work at Heights Course and Harness Training. Creating a safer environment and awareness when working at height.

Many thanks to David Sellars at STS Group.

Merry Christmas!

Over the festive period, Ashton Building Systems will be closed for 2 weeks. Business will resume as usual in January. Our closing and reopening dates are as follows:

Close: Friday 21st December 4pm

Re-open: Monday 7th of January 8am

As always, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our clients, suppliers and staff for their continuous support and hard work throughout the year.  We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and looking forward to working with you all in 2019!

Congratulations!

Ashton Building Systems are pleased to announce Raymond’s appointment as Director of the company.

Raymond’s promotion is a reflection of the enthusiasm, hard work, dedication and commitment that he persistently shows to the company. We believe this appointment will be beneficial to the future of Ashton Building Systems.

Raymond will continue to assist in the estimating department however this role will allow him to enter into new and exciting avenues of the business.

Celebrating 15 Years of Ashton Building Systems!

Ashton Building Systems celebrated their milestone of 15 years of business in May 2017.

Set up as a roofing company in 2002, Ashton Building Systems have grown and developed into a larger company, now providing cladding and fabrication services as well as roofing.

Without the continuous support from clients, staff and suppliers throughout the years, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We are thankful for the opportunities you have given us to develop as a company. So from all of us, thank you, and here’s to many more!

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Westerton Sponsorship

Ashton Building Systems are proud to announce that we are currently sponsors of Westerton United Football Club!

We sponsor Westerton United 2007’s, who we provided 24 full football kits to, fully embroidered with our logo.

Coach Scott Hansen said: “A big thank you to Garry Easton at Ashton Building Systems for their very kind sponsorship with supply of full teamwear for all 24 of our 2007 players.”

Have a look at their website to see the kits!

Modern Apprenticeships

ABS are delighted to be part of the Modern Apprenticeship Program, which supports young people by providing employment opportunities, qualifications and training whilst paying a living wage.

Chloe, one of our Business Administration Apprentices has also recently passed her NVQ in Business & Administration Lvl 3 whilst working with the company.

Shannon also recently completed her NVQ in Business & Administration Lvl 3 whilst working with the company.

Both Shannon and Chloe continued their employment with the company after their apprenticeships.

Amy is our most recent apprentice who is currently working towards her Diploma in Digital Application Support. Read more

Our New Website

Ashton Building Systems Ltd have recently developed and updated their website. Our new site shows the range of services and experience we have to offer, updating our projects in both the commercial and domestic market.

The new site is optimised and accessible on a range of different devices. Have a look around as we would love to hear your feedback.

ABS join the National Federation of Roofing Contractors

Ashton recently became proud members of The National Federation of Roofing Contractors. All member contractors are rigorously vetted before joining NFRC and every three years thereafter to ensure they offer the highest standards in workmanship and customer service. The criteria for membership includes..

  • A satisfactory trading record, including financial stability
  • Inspections of past contracts to verify quality craft skills and technical competence
  • Satisfactory public, employers’ and third party insurance cover
  • Compliance with Health and Safety Legislation
  • Compliance with the NFRC Code of Practice as well as British and European Standards
  • Compliance with the Government-endorsed TrustMark scheme (for domestic contracts), of which NFRC is an approved scheme operator, set up to help the general public find reputable tradesmen to carry out work on their home.