About Us
A Little Intro
Wayne Cotton left school and did stone masonry for 10 years working on National Trust and English Heritage sites.
He left the stone masonry trade to go into the building industry working primarily on new build sites doing all areas of building and first and second fix joinery.
Experience
For the last 10 years Wayne has had his own business doing all aspects of larger construction projects like loft conversions, extensions and new builds to smaller jobs such as media walls, patios and garden landscaping.
Location
Taurus Building & Joinery is based in Ripon, North Yorkshire and is well located to serve all areas in North Yorkshire, including Harrogate, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Northallerton, Thirsk, Easingwold, York and all villages in-between.
What We Do
Joinery
We deliver our clients expert craftsmanship across all aspects of joinery. From first and second fix projects to bespoke oak work, we handle every detail with precision. We specialise in creating strong roof structures, along with window, flooring and door installation, as well as high-quality kitchen fitting. Our skilled team also offers custom furniture making, and practical outdoor solutions such as sheds and decking, tailored to enhance every home or business.
Building
We take pride in offering a wide variety of building services designed to suit your needs. Whether it’s adding space with house extensions, creating welcoming driveways & patios, or transforming unused lofts into practical rooms, our team delivers reliable results. We also provide hard landscaping to shape outdoor areas beautifully, alongside tiling & bathroom installations that combine style with durability, ensuring every part of your home is finished with care and detail.
Inside & Outside
Our expert team provide the best of building and joinery to offer a full service, inside and out. Our builders create strong foundations with house extensions, loft conversions, patios and landscaping, while our joiners add the finishing touches with bespoke oak features, kitchen fitting, windows, doors and flooring. From crafted furniture to sheds and decking, from tiling to bathroom installations, we combine practical construction with detailed joinery to transform every part of your property.
Kitchens and Bathrooms
We design and install kitchens and bathrooms with a focus on quality, function and style. From bespoke kitchen fittings, tailored units and flooring, to plumbing and bathroom installations, every detail is carefully managed. Our team handles both the structural work and the fine joinery, ensuring durable, practical and beautifully finished spaces that suit your home and lifestyle.
Recent Work
Our Recent Work highlights the wide range of projects we complete across building, joinery and outdoor improvements. From extensions and loft conversions to roof structures, windows and doors, we deliver strong, lasting results that enhance every property.
Indoors, we specialise in bespoke kitchens, flooring, furniture and tailored joinery, while outdoors our craftsmanship extends to patios, decking and sheds. Every project reflects our attention to detail, quality materials and commitment to creating practical, stylish spaces for our clients.
Testimonials
“We recently had a media wall built and couldn’t be happier with the service from start to finish. The job wasn’t an easy one, especially with the tight deadline of having it completed before Christmas, but thanks to excellent communication and his strong connections with other tradesmen such as electricians and painters/decorators, everything ran smoothly and was finished right on time.
“The whole team were tidy, respectful, and very mindful of safety, which was especially important with young children around. Their professionalism really stood out, and the finished wall has completely exceeded our expectations – it looks amazing and has transformed our living space.
“I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company to anyone looking for quality craftsmanship and a reliable, 5-star service.”
“We recently had Taurus Building & Joinery complete a single-storey extension and a full garden landscape, and we are absolutely delighted with the results. From the very first meeting, the team was professional, approachable and clearly passionate about their work.
“The extension has transformed our home, giving us a bright and spacious new living area that blends seamlessly with the original building. The attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship are second to none.
“The garden landscaping is equally impressive – the design is beautiful, practical and finished to an exceptional standard. It’s now the perfect space for relaxing and entertaining, and we couldn’t be happier.
“We would highly recommend Taurus Building & Joinery to anyone looking for high-quality building work and a team they can truly trust.”
“I’ve used Taurus Building and Joinery for several projects over the past couple of years – a new garage, a patio, and the installation of bifold doors – and every time the work has been outstanding.
The quality and attention to detail are second to none, and each job was completed on time and within budget. The team is professional, tidy and always kept me updated throughout the process. It’s rare to find builders who are so reliable and take such pride in their work.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and will definitely be using them again for future projects.”
“We had the pleasure of hiring Taurus builders to install a new patio and decking area in our garden and the results are outstanding. The team were professional, punctual and meticulous in their work. They transformed our outdoor space into a beautiful and functional area that we can enjoy year-round. We highly recommend Taurus builders.”
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