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Construction in Chalfont St Peter: New Builds & Extensions

New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Chalfont St Peter, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.

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Newly built semi-detached house with timber cladding and a paved driveway Bright bedroom with a new uPVC window Open-plan room with oak flooring and sliding doors to the garden White kitchen with an island hob and chimney extractor

Planning construction in Chalfont St Peter? Call us on 01442 976 112

Last reviewed: by R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders

R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders handles construction in Chalfont St Peter, from bespoke new homes and double-storey extensions to steel beams and structural alterations. We're based about 11 miles away in Hemel Hempstead, have over 30 years' experience and run every stage from groundwork to finish. Call 01442 976 112 for a free, no-obligation quote.

At a glance

Who
R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders
What
Construction: new build homes, extensions, structural alterations and steel beams
Where
Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire
Distance
About 11 miles from our Hemel Hempstead base
Planning authority
Buckinghamshire Council
Experience
Over 30 years
How to book
Call 01442 976 112, WhatsApp 07799 800 880 or use our contact form

What construction work do we carry out in Chalfont St Peter?

For construction in Chalfont St Peter, we handle the structural work and everything that follows it. Typical projects include:

Find out more about our new build service, or read our guide to removing a load-bearing wall. For other work, see our pages on builders in Chalfont St Peter and carpentry in Chalfont St Peter.

Building in Chalfont St Peter: what to expect

Chalfont St Peter is a large village on the A413 next to Gerrards Cross, with a historic centre and roads of substantial 20th-century homes such as Gold Hill. Homes in Chalfont St Peter include interwar and post-war detached houses and older properties near the village centre.

Larger detached properties lend themselves to ambitious projects such as double-storey extensions or replacement homes. Conservation area status in parts of Chalfont St Peter means demolition, extensions and roof changes face tighter controls, so we plan around them early. Green Belt policy around Chalfont St Peter limits new building and large extensions, so a well-argued design and planning case matters.

Completed new build with timber cladding and sliding rear doors – the type of construction in Chalfont St Peter we take on
Example of our work: completed new build with timber cladding and sliding rear doors.

What approvals does construction in Chalfont St Peter need?

Most construction projects in Chalfont St Peter need Building Regulations approval, and many also need planning permission. New houses always need full planning permission, while some extensions can use permitted development.

Planning applications in Chalfont St Peter are decided by Buckinghamshire Council. Parts of Chalfont St Peter are within a conservation area, where some permitted development rights are reduced and extra care over materials is expected. Much of the countryside around Chalfont St Peter is Metropolitan Green Belt. Permitted development still applies to most houses, but applications for larger extensions are judged on whether they are disproportionate to the original building.

If the work affects a shared wall or involves digging near a neighbour's foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies too; see our guide to the Party Wall Act and the GOV.UK guide to Building Regulations approval.

We line up approvals, structural calculations and any party wall notices before work starts; see how our build process works.

Why choose us for construction in Chalfont St Peter?

Construction in Chalfont St Peter needs a builder you can trust with structure, safety and budget. This is what you get with us:

  • Over 30 years' experience – in carpentry, building and home renovation.
  • All trades under one roof – carpenters, builders, roofers, painters and kitchen fitters in one team.
  • Design to completion – one firm manages your project from groundwork to final finish.
  • Built on recommendations – most of our work comes from repeat customers, referrals and word of mouth.
  • Clean, considerate sites – customers regularly mention tidy sites and work cleared up daily.

“We have used them twice, exceptional overall - very good after care and communication.”

Peter, customer review
Example of our work: new roofline and guttering seen from the scaffoldExample of our work: new lawn and patio beside a new-build houseExample of our work: carpeted staircase in a new build

Construction in Chalfont St Peter: frequently asked questions

Do you cover Chalfont St Peter?

Yes. Chalfont St Peter is about 11 miles from our base in Hemel Hempstead and sits well within the area we cover, along with nearby Jordans and Chalfont St Giles.

Can a 1930s house in Chalfont St Peter take a double-storey extension?

Often, yes, if the plot allows. A two-storey side extension always needs planning permission, and the design has to work with the existing hipped roof and the neighbouring house.

Do you build replacement homes on larger plots in Chalfont St Peter?

Yes. We build bespoke new homes, including replacements for existing houses, once full planning permission is in place. In the Green Belt, a replacement home must not be materially larger than the one it replaces.

Can you build a new house in Chalfont St Peter?

Yes. We build bespoke new homes, starting with a consultation on layout, specification and finishes. A new house needs full planning permission from Buckinghamshire Council and Building Regulations approval, and we build to the approved drawings. Much of the land around Chalfont St Peter is Metropolitan Green Belt, where new homes face strict planning tests.

Can you remove a load-bearing wall?

Yes. Removing a load-bearing wall needs a structural engineer's calculations for the new beam and Building Regulations approval. We prop the structure safely, install the beam on padstones and make good, so the room is ready to decorate.

Do I need a party wall agreement?

If the work affects a shared wall, or you dig foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour's building (6 metres in some cases), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies. You must serve notice: 2 months before work on a party wall and 1 month before excavations.

What size of construction project in Chalfont St Peter do you take on?

We take on everything from internal alterations and single-storey extensions to double-storey extensions and complete new homes. No job is too big or small, so tell us what you're planning and we'll arrange a free visit.

As well as Chalfont St Peter, we cover nearby areas such as construction in Jordans, construction in Chalfont St Giles, construction in Harefield and construction in Rickmansworth. See every place on our areas we cover page.

Planning work in Chalfont St Peter? 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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