Builders in Chelmsford & Essex Since 1997
Extensions, new builds, renovations, driveways and landscaping across Essex. Three generations, built on reputation.
What We Do
We’re a family-run building company based in Chelmsford, working all over Essex and the surrounding areas. We’ve been going since 1997 and we’re now three generations strong.
We specialise in extensions, new builds, renovations and driveways, but no job is too small. We also offer a full architectural and planning service, so you can deal with one team from the first drawings to the finished job.
Working Together
From the first site visit to the day we hand over, you’ll deal with the same team. We agree the budget and the timescale with you before we start, keep you updated as the job goes on, organise all the trades and keep the site tidy.
Whether it’s an extension, a new driveway or a full build, you get the same standard of work every time.
Why Choose Us?
We’re flexible. We can take your project from the first idea right through to completion, or pick it up at any stage if you’ve already started.
Part of our team is an architect and planning consultant, so we can draw up your plans, deal with the council and then build it ourselves. No being passed between different firms.
Over the years we’ve carried out work for Gray & Sons brewers, Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones and Roderick Lee Associates, as well as homeowners right across Essex.
Our Services
Everything from the first drawings to the finished driveway, done by one family team.
Single storey, double storey and wraparound extensions, from drawings to the finished room.
New homes built from the footings to the roof, with planning handled by our own team.
Full house renovations, structural alterations and commercial refurbishments.
Drawings, planning applications and building regs from our in-house architect.
Block paving, porcelain and sandstone patios and gravel drives, built to last.
Fencing, sleepers, shed bases, drainage, tree removal and garden makeovers.
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Get a Free Quote
Tell us about your project and we’ll get back to you. Prefer to talk? Call Mark on 07747 022565 or Garrat on 07783 549849, 8am to 5pm.