About DSE

A Chartered-Led Contractor for the North East

DSE Construction Systems is a Principal Contractor and refurbishment specialist delivering complete refurbishment, planned works and property improvement projects across the North East.

The business is led by Daryl Allen MCIOB, a chartered construction professional with over 15 years running sites and delivering projects. That experience shapes how we work: proper planning before work starts, a well-run site while it is under way, and a clean, fully documented handover at the end.

We manage the trades, programme, health & safety, quality and delivery under one contract, working with housing providers, local authorities, landlords, commercial clients and homeowners.

Why Clients Work With Us

Our clients want a contractor who turns up, does what was agreed and keeps them informed. We keep things simple: one contract, one point of contact and a team that takes responsibility for the job from start to finish.

One contract and one point of contact

Chartered MCIOB leadership on every project

A managed, reliable supply chain of trades

Health & safety and compliance built in

Clear programmes and a proper handover

Our Approach

Every project follows the same straightforward approach, whatever its size.

Understand the job

We visit site, agree the scope and understand any access, occupancy or timescale requirements.

Price it clearly

You receive a clear, itemised price or tender submission, with a programme where needed.

Plan properly

Trades, materials and health & safety documentation are organised before work begins.

Deliver and manage

We run the site day to day and keep you updated on progress.

Hand over

Snagging, sign-off and a full handover pack, finished to standard.

Built Around Real

Site Experience

We understand the pressure clients are under: tight programmes, residents to consider, budgets to protect and standards to meet.

Our work is planned with that in mind, so projects run smoothly, sites stay safe and the finished work is right first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about DSE Construction Systems.

The business is led by Daryl Allen MCIOB, a chartered construction professional with over 15 years running sites and delivering projects.

MCIOB means Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, the professional body for construction management and leadership. Chartered members are assessed by the CIOB and follow its code of conduct.

We work across the North East.

Housing associations, local authorities, public-sector bodies, landlords and HMO owners, commercial clients and homeowners.

We use a managed supply chain of experienced trades we know and trust, all co-ordinated by us so you have one point of contact for the whole project.

We do. As Principal Contractor we take responsibility for site safety, including the construction phase plan, risk assessments, method statements and site inductions.

Call us or use the contact form. We will arrange a site visit, go through the scope and provide a clear price.