Escomb homeowners trust Global Outdoor Design to deliver honest advice, quality materials, and skilled workmanship. We've built a strong reputation across this charming rural area of County Durham for exterior property improvements that look great and last for years.
Escomb (DL14, Durham County Council) is a regular fixture on our schedule. The A1(M) / A688 gives us reliable access from across County Durham, and we frequently book back-to-back jobs with West Auckland.
Durham County Council
DL14
A1(M) / A688
01388
Escomb is a rural pocket inside Bishop Auckland, and the practical realities on site aren't the same as a generic Bishop Auckland job. We plan around outbuilding rooflines and exposed weather-facing elevations. That's why this page exists separately to ourBishop Auckland page— the work, access and finishes are typically different even when the postcode is shared.
We offer a complete range of exterior property services to homeowners in Escomb and surrounding areas.
Standalone character properties with generous grounds, ideal for expansive natural stone patios and sweeping driveway designs.
Traditional village terraced houses with compact frontages that benefit from space-efficient driveway and roofing solutions.
Unique conversion properties with distinctive roof profiles and courtyard gardens requiring bespoke exterior work.
Properties with stables and paddocks needing heavy-duty driveways, practical hardstanding, and large-scale outdoor areas.
From the shadow of Durham Cathedral to the rolling hills of Teesdale, this county offers an extraordinary range of property styles. We've worked on Victorian miners' cottages, Georgian townhouses, and contemporary new-builds — adapting our approach to each unique setting.
Even in smaller communities, we bring the same quality materials, skilled team, and professional standards.
We leave your property spotless at the end of every day and remove all waste on completion.
We're happy to show you examples of projects we've completed in Escomb before you commit.
We don't disappear after the job — we're always available for advice, maintenance, and follow-up.
Every project is backed by comprehensive public liability insurance for your peace of mind.
We use natural materials and designs that respect the rural character of your surroundings.
Global Outdoor Design serves homeowners throughout Escomb and the surrounding towns and villages. Here are some of the nearby areas we also work in.
A selection of County Durham projects from our portfolio.
We cover roughly a 10-mile radius from Escomb. The map below shows our typical working zone — and the list underneath shows the nearby places we already work in regularly.
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Other areas we cover near Escomb:
A real project from our recent County Durham portfolio.
Service: Multiple services
Result: Full external transformation completed without disruption to neighbours.
"Great work, friendly, reliable and a good price. I got a resin drive, no fuss, finished in a few days."
— kerry holmes · Google Maps · 27 February 2025
Most of our Escombour services customers also ask us about work in neighbouring areas — we coverour services in West Auckland on the same routes every week.You'll also find our wider write-up onproperty services in Bishop Aucklanduseful as background.For the full picture, seeall the services we offerorbrowse ourpatios & landscaping serviceif you're tackling the rest of the property at the same time.Outside Escomb? Browseevery area we coveracross the North East.
Our team will visit your Escomb property, walk through the work with you, and send a clear, fixed-price quote — usually within 48 hours.
Take the first step towards your new property improvement. Request your free quote or call us to arrange a site visit in Escomb.
