- 12 Strand, Beith KA15 1DT
- enquiries@smithbrothersbeith.co.uk
- 01505 502144
Since 1923, Smith Brothers Builders has grown from a small local contractor into one of Ayrshire’s most trusted family building businesses, with a reputation built on quality and reliability.
For over 100 years, Smith Brothers Builders has been synonymous with quality building services in Beith and across Ayrshire. What began in 1923 as a family partnership has evolved into one of the region's most trusted building contractors, shaped by four generations of the Smith family who have maintained the same unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity and community that our founders established.
Rooted deeply in Beith's community, our story is one of dedication, craftsmanship and service. From our recognisable green vans to our longstanding support of local organisations, Smith Brothers has always been more than just a building company.
Quality workmanship, honest communication and genuine care for every client remain at the heart of everything we do. These principles have guided us through a century of change and will continue to define us for generations to come.
Smith Brothers remains a proudly family run business, led by brothers John and Colin Smith who continue the century long tradition of quality, reliability and personal service.
Smith Brothers Builders Limited is woven into the fabric of Beith. Founded in 1923 by brothers James and David Smith, our story is one of family dedication, exceptional craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve.
The second generation saw cousins John Boyd Smith and Robert Smith begin their apprenticeships in 1925, aged just 14. Both men served their country during the Second World War before returning to take over as partners in 1946, bringing high professionalism and integrity to every aspect of the business. John Boyd Smith, fondly known as JBS, became a greatly respected figure in Beith, not only for his business acumen but for his lifelong commitment to 1st Beith Boys Brigade, serving as Captain from 1937 to 1977.
The third generation brought James Templeton Smith and his younger brothers Matthew and Ewan into the fold, active in the business from 1954 to 2011 when Matthew was the last to retire. Under their stewardship, Smith Brothers achieved British Standard 5750 Quality Assurance accreditation through NQA certification, demonstrating their commitment to formalized quality management.
Today, the fourth generation continues this proud legacy. John Boyd Smith Junior and Colin James Boyd Smith joined the family business in 1979 and remain actively involved, maintaining ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for general building works, audited annually by National Quality Assurance since 1993. Four generations of the Smith family have upheld the same core values: quality workmanship, honest service and genuine care for every client we serve.
Over 100 years in business has taught us that our finest advertisement is the satisfaction of our clients. We’re proud of every project we deliver and look forward to bringing that same dedication to yours.
Established in 1923 by founder James and David Smith, Smith Brothers Builders developed through the years trading in Ayrshire and son Robert Smith and nephew John Boyd Smith were prominent in the business for over 50 years, house building in post war years and involved in building works at Glengarnock steelwork, Industrial maintenance work locally and private building works being the main line of work to current day.
The business continued to expand during the 1930s, building a skilled workforce of local craftsmen and tradespeople. Smith Brothers established itself as a dependable contractor throughout the Garnock Valley, with a growing reputation for quality building work and reliable service. The team of dedicated craftsmen formed the foundation of the company's success, many serving long apprenticeships and remaining with the firm for decades, passing their skills and commitment to excellence down through generations.
The 1930s Craftsman
Cousins John Boyd Smith and Robert Smith start their apprenticeships in 1925 and following active service in the second world war, the RAF and Royal marines respectively - they took over as partners of the firm in 1946 and building high professionalism and integrity in the business.
Glengarnock Steelworks
Smith Brothers established itself during the post war housing boom, delivering quality homes throughout the Garnock Valley area. The company built a solid reputation for reliable private building works, laying the foundations for decades of growth across Ayrshire. This period saw the business develop strong relationships with local clients and establish the quality standards that remain our hallmark today.
Continued growth in Garnock Valley housing schemes whilst taking on major industrial contracts at Glengarnock Steelworks, including foundry works and ongoing maintenance. This decade marked our expansion into large scale industrial projects, demonstrating our versatility and ability to deliver across both residential and heavy industrial sectors. The experience gained during this period shaped our approach to complex project management.
Significant works at Glengarnock Steelworks Girder Shop alongside prestigious local projects including Beith Golf Club House and Roche Products chemical plant in Dalry. Notable works included the new Nitrogen Plant building and specialist tank foundations, showcasing our growing expertise in industrial and commercial construction. This decade established Smith Brothers as a trusted contractor for both public facilities and private industrial clients.
Long term relationships flourished with major clients including Clyde Cooperage, Chivas Regal Whisky Bonds at Willowyard and Balgray, Anderson Stewart Castings, and Roche Products Dalry. Residential development continued with Burnthills Developments across Grangehill, Ladyland and Woodside Estates, alongside significant works at The Bower estate and cottages in Lochwinnoch. This period demonstrated our ability to maintain consistent quality across diverse sectors, cementing our reputation as Ayrshire's dependable contractor.
BS5750Â Accreditation Award
A landmark project saw the renovation of the Category C listed building at 12 The Strand, Beith, transforming the former library into our current offices in 1995. Continued industrial works at Roche Products Dalry and Military Defence Depot Beith ran alongside the ambitious Millpark housing development in Dalry, where we built 48 houses to individual specifications for Burnthills Developments, showcasing our adaptability and bespoke building capabilities.
Renovated Smith Brothers Office Building
Completed Millpark Development in 2004, delivering the final homes to satisfied clients. Major contracts included main contractor role at Monkcastle Stables, Kilwinning, for architect Ronald Alexander, delivering full renovation and modernisation. Self build housing projects at Braehead and Crummock Street, Beith, demonstrated our ability to work closely with individual homeowners. General building works remained our core strength, serving the local community with consistent quality.
James Templeton Smith on retirement 2003
Prestigious main contractor role at Auchmannoch Estate for architect Ronald Alexander during 2011-2012, delivering comprehensive renovation and barn conversion. Ongoing works at DSM Nutritional Products (formerly Roche Products) continued our long standing industrial partnerships. Extension works at Blair Estate, Dalry, and projects across Largs, Ayr and Troon expanded our geographic reach. Specialist groundworks for ECO house build in Kilmacolm showcased our technical adaptability.
Auchmannoch House after Alterations & Refurbishment
Extensive specialist stonework projects including 800 metres of random tumbled natural stone walling and brickwork project including 100 metres of Flemish bond brick garden walling in Troon, built to exacting historic specifications. Continued partnership with DSM-Firmenich for building and joinery support. House extensions in Beith and Newton Mearns, structural lintel repairs across South Ayrshire, and restoration work at Balgray Barn for Browns Pressure Washers demonstrated our continued versatility and commitment to excellence.
North Auchenhove, Kilbirnie.
800m Natural Stone Walling & Driveway Upgrade
Operating from our offices and yard at 12 The Strand, Beith, we’re proud to serve homeowners, businesses and organisations across Ayrshire and Renfrewshire with the same dedication that has defined us for over a century.
What makes Smith Brothers special is our deep connection to the community. Historically one of the few family businesses continuously operating in Beith, we place great emphasis on employing local people, a principle we’ve maintained since our founding. Our close ties with 1st Beith Boys Brigade ensured that many apprentices through the years were specifically chosen from company members, a point of principle insisted upon by JBS. This commitment to nurturing local talent and investing in the community through support of 1st Beith BB, Beith Juniors, Civic Week and St Inan’s Fete demonstrates that we’re more than just builders – we’re part of the fabric of Beith.
Our business activities remain rooted in the principles established a century ago. General building works for all trades and industrial maintenance work for building and joinery form our main line of work, supported by a healthy base of repeat customers and new contracts. Our services span general building upgrades and repairs, hard landscaping, house alterations and refurbishment works across all trades, house extensions as main contractor, brickwork and stonework walling, minor joinery works, minor roof repairs and industrial maintenance works for local business clients in engineering, pharmaceutical and commercial sectors.
Driven by quality, safety and environmental procedures, we’re committed to high professionalism and integrity in everything we do. Our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation reflects our dedication to delivering projects that meet and exceed customer expectations.
The satisfaction of our customers remains our finest advertisement and our primary goal – a philosophy that has guided Smith Brothers for over 100 years and will continue to guide us for generations to come.