Builders in Stevenage for Extensions & Renovations
House extensions, loft and garage conversions, kitchens and new builds in Stevenage, handled by one experienced team from Hemel Hempstead.
House extensions, loft and garage conversions, kitchens and new builds in Stevenage, handled by one experienced team from Hemel Hempstead.
Need a builder in Stevenage? Call us on 01442 976 112
Last reviewed: by R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders
R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders are experienced builders in Stevenage, covering single and double-storey extensions, loft and garage conversions, kitchens and full renovations. We're based about 15 miles away in Hemel Hempstead, have over 30 years' experience and keep every trade in-house. Call 01442 976 112 for a free, no-obligation quote.
At a glance
Our builders in Stevenage 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 Stevenage and carpentry in Stevenage.
Stevenage was Britain's first post-war new town, designated in 1946, with the Old Town High Street alongside the new town neighbourhoods. Homes in Stevenage include 1950s-60s new town houses, Old Town period properties and newer homes on the edges.
Post-war houses here often have good-sized gardens and straightforward layouts, which suit single-storey rear extensions and open-plan kitchen-diners. Older cottages need a gentle approach: solid walls, low ceilings and lime mortars all affect how an extension is designed and built. On newer estates, permitted development rights are sometimes removed by a planning condition, so we check before designing an extension or garage conversion.
Not always. Many single-storey rear extensions, loft conversions and garage conversions in Stevenage can go ahead under permitted development, but the limits are strict and some homes have lost those rights.
Planning applications in Stevenage are decided by Stevenage Borough Council. Parts of Stevenage are within a conservation area, where some permitted development rights are reduced and extra care over materials is expected.
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 Stevenage 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. Stevenage is about 15 miles from our base in Hemel Hempstead and sits well within the area we cover, along with nearby St Paul's Walden and Hitchin.
Single-storey rear extensions for a bigger kitchen-diner are the most common, followed by garage conversions and two-storey side extensions where the plot allows. Post-war houses often have regular layouts and simple roofs, which helps keep the structural work straightforward.
Yes, with care. Older cottages often have solid walls, shallow foundations and lime mortar, so the design needs to tie old and new together properly. If the cottage is listed, listed building consent is needed for most changes.
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 Stevenage are within a conservation area, where some permitted development rights are reduced and extra care over materials is expected. Applications in Stevenage are decided by Stevenage Borough 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 Stevenage, we cover nearby areas such as builders in St Paul's Walden, builders in Hitchin, builders in Codicote and builders in Whitwell. See every place on our areas we cover page.
Planning work in Stevenage? 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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