Construction company names that will help your business stand out

When you’re starting your own construction business, there are so many exciting and creative things you get to do. From coming up with a logo for your business and finding the right workwear, nothing beats coming up with a name.

You need a name that your potential client base will remember and help you stand out from your competitors.

Staying competitive will help your business to grow for years to come.

So, here are our top tips for achieving the most creative building company name.

How to come up with construction company name ideas

You might already have a solid idea of the name you want to pick. If you don’t, there are different ways you can start some creative ideation.

Start by thinking about your construction company and how you want to be perceived by your audience. Do you want to be seen as:

• Effective and practical?
• The cost-effective solution?
• The local, friendly option?
• A specialist for niche areas?

Whatever angle you want to go for, there are names you can pick to match this. You should also keep in mind these five key factors when you’re considering building company names:

1. Is the name memorable?
2. Can you show it effectively in a logo?
3. Does it convey your company’s core values?
4. Include your specific category of services (Roofing/Excavation etc.)
5. Keep it simple

What you need to consider when picking building company names

Once you have a name picked out, you’ll need to check that nobody else has also taken that name! This is to ensure that you avoid trademark infringement, which could result in legal action being brought against you.

Use Gov.uk to check if a company name has already been registered in the UK. It might mean you have to go back to the drawing board. But this time you can pick a name that is even more unique and suits your company perfectly.

Always ask for feedback

Before really committing to a name, it’s always best to ask for feedback from friends, family members, and others in the industry. They may spot something or come up with an idea you hadn’t even thought about!

Personalised construction company names

Here are some examples of different names you could try out or base your name off of. You don’t need to define them by the specific category we have them in, but it might help:

Friendly

• Homebody Home Builders
• Build It Brothers
• Your Dream Home Contractors

Professional/Effective

• Base Mountain Construction
• Dockside Stone
• Clean Cut Construction

Cost-effective

• Evolution Contractors
• Quality Budget Homes
• Living Well Remodelling

Specialist

• Boutique Builders
• Stoneworks Home Builders
• Turn Key Utility Construction

Humorous construction business names

Last but not least, you might just want a name that people remember for the reason that it makes them laugh!

There are plenty of humorous spins you can put onto your building company name that make it funny. Some examples you could work from include:

• Stable Structures
• Exceptional Erectors
• Supreme Scaffolding
• One and Done Construction
• Pane in the Glass Handyman
• Hammer Time Construction
• Wreck and Roll Construction
• The Rascal Roofers

Join Checkatrade to get your new business up and running

Finally landed upon a name that you’re happy with? Sounds like you’re almost there with setting up your construction business!

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to look into things like construction insurance and potentially even marketing strategies for construction companies.

It’s also wise to write up a solid business plan detailing how you’ll achieve success. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got a free business plan template that will come in handy.

Make the most of your Checkatrade membership

As the UK’s leading trade directory, you have access to all sorts of amazing member benefits including exclusive trade business discounts.

If you’re already a member, congratulations! You’ve already passed our strict approval process and can take advantage of everything we offer.

Alternatively, if you’re not signed up yet, here are just a few reasons why you might want to consider joining Checkatrade:

• Gain trust from homeowners with our renowned ‘tick’ of approval and build your reputation
• Create a unique profile page where you can showcase customer reviews and previous work
• Receive free marketing materials to help get your business off to the best start possible
• Our fixed membership option lets you build the plan that’s perfect for you and your business needs