Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated in May 2026.
Merlin Builders Ltd is committed to making this website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, which is the recognised standard for website accessibility in the UK.
Current Accessibility Status
We believe this website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are a small business and this site is not subject to the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018, however we take our responsibility to all users seriously and continue to work towards best practice.
What We Have Done
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Used clear, plain English throughout
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Ensured sufficient colour contrast between text and backgrounds
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Used descriptive alt text on images where possible
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Ensured the site is navigable by keyboard
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Used a legible font size throughout
Known Limitations
Some content on this site may present accessibility challenges:
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Embedded Instagram content is served by Meta and is outside our direct control. Meta's own accessibility standards apply to that content.
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Some older project images may lack full alt text descriptions. We are working to address this.
Technical Specifications
This website is built to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
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Screen readers
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Browser zoom up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
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Keyboard-only navigation
It has been tested on current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Requests, issues and suggestions
We want to hear from you if you experience any accessibility barriers on this site. Please contact us:
Email: justin@merlinbuilders.co.uk Phone: 01733 442000
We aim to respond to accessibility queries within 5 working days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) at equalityhumanrights.com or on 0808 800 0082.
Enforcement The Equality Act 2010 requires businesses to make reasonable adjustments to ensure services are accessible. If you have difficulty accessing any part of this website or need information in an alternative format, please contact us directly and we will do our best to help.