Builders in Chesham for Extensions & Renovations
House extensions, loft and garage conversions, kitchens and new builds in Chesham, handled by one experienced team from Hemel Hempstead.
House extensions, loft and garage conversions, kitchens and new builds in Chesham, handled by one experienced team from Hemel Hempstead.
Need a builder in Chesham? Call us on 01442 976 112
Last reviewed: by R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders
R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders are builders in Chesham, working from our base about 8 miles away in Hemel Hempstead. We build house extensions, loft and garage conversions, new homes and kitchens, and manage every trade ourselves, from groundwork to the final coat of paint. Call 01442 976 112 for a free, no-obligation written quote.
At a glance
Our builders in Chesham take on most kinds of home building work, from a single room to a complete new house. The projects we're asked for most are:
See our full list of building services, or browse photos of recent projects in our project gallery. For other work, see our pages on construction in Chesham and carpentry in Chesham.
Chesham is a Chilterns market town at the end of the Metropolitan line, with a historic old town and Victorian streets climbing the valley sides. Homes in Chesham include Victorian terraces, 1930s and post-war semis and period buildings in the old town.
Victorian and Edwardian homes often suit side-return extensions and rear-dormer loft conversions, and their solid walls need careful detailing where old meets new. 1930s semi-detached houses are classic candidates for hip-to-gable loft conversions and wraparound rear extensions. Parts of Chesham are covered by a conservation area, where materials, windows and roof lines need extra care and some work needs consent.
Not always. Many single-storey rear extensions, loft conversions and garage conversions in Chesham can go ahead under permitted development, but the limits are strict and some homes have lost those rights.
Planning applications in Chesham are decided by Buckinghamshire Council. Parts of Chesham are within a conservation area, where some permitted development rights are reduced and extra care over materials is expected. Parts of the area around Chesham fall within the Chilterns National Landscape (formerly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). On that land, side extensions, rear extensions of more than one storey and roof extensions such as dormers need planning permission.
Whatever the planning position, extensions and loft and garage conversions need Building Regulations approval, which covers structure, fire safety, insulation and ventilation. Our guide to planning permission for house extensions explains the limits, and the Planning Portal guide to extensions has interactive examples.
Every project starts with a free visit and a written quote; see how an extension project with us works, step by step.
Choosing builders in Chesham is a big decision, so here is what you get with us:
“Once the team have finished you would never know they have been there with all rubbish removed and everything left clean and tidy.”
Yes. Chesham is about 8 miles from our base in Hemel Hempstead and sits well within the area we cover, along with nearby Amersham and Little Missenden.
Yes. Side-return extensions are a popular way to widen the kitchen of a Victorian or Edwardian terrace. Some fall under permitted development, but wraparound designs and homes in conservation areas usually need planning permission, and work near the shared wall usually needs a party wall notice.
Usually, yes. Hip-to-gable and rear dormer conversions are common on 1930s semis and are often permitted development within the 50 cubic metre allowance, unless the house is in a conservation area. Building Regulations approval is always needed.
Not always. Many single-storey rear extensions are allowed under permitted development, within limits such as 3 metres deep for an attached house (4 metres for a detached one) and 4 metres high. Parts of Chesham are within a conservation area, where some permitted development rights are reduced and extra care over materials is expected. Applications in Chesham are decided by Buckinghamshire Council. A Lawful Development Certificate gives written confirmation if you're unsure.
Every extension is priced individually, so we give a free, itemised written quote after visiting your home. The main things that move the price are size, the number of storeys, foundations and ground conditions, structural steelwork, glazing, and the kitchen or bathroom fittings you choose.
Councils aim to decide householder planning applications within 8 weeks, and Building Regulations approval can run alongside. Build time depends on size and specification, so we set out a written programme with your quote.
Yes. Our team covers carpentry, bricklaying, roofing, plastering, painting and decorating, and kitchen fitting, and we manage the project from design to completion, so you deal with one firm rather than several contractors.
As well as Chesham, we cover nearby areas such as builders in Amersham, builders in Little Missenden, builders in Latimer and builders in Flaunden. See every place on our areas we cover page.
Planning work in Chesham? Call 01442 976 112 or 07799 800 880, message us on WhatsApp or send us your project details for a free, no-obligation quote.
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