Construction in Digswell: New Builds & Structural Work
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Digswell, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Digswell, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
Planning construction in Digswell? Call us on 01442 976 112
Last reviewed: by R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders
R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders handles construction in Digswell, 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
For construction in Digswell, 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 Digswell and carpentry in Digswell.
Digswell sits between Welwyn and Welwyn Garden City, overlooked by the Digswell Viaduct on the East Coast Main Line. Homes in Digswell include large detached homes and 1960s houses.
Green Belt policy around Digswell limits new building and large extensions, so a well-argued design and planning case matters. Larger detached properties lend themselves to ambitious projects such as double-storey extensions or replacement homes.
Most construction projects in Digswell 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 Digswell are decided by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. Much of the countryside around Digswell 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.
Construction in Digswell needs a builder you can trust with structure, safety and budget. This is what you get with us:
“We have used them twice, exceptional overall - very good after care and communication.”
Yes. Digswell is about 11 miles from our base in Hemel Hempstead and sits well within the area we cover, along with nearby Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn.
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.
It is difficult. National policy restricts most new building in the Green Belt, although there are exceptions, such as limited infilling in villages or a replacement building that is not materially larger. A planning consultant can advise on your site.
Yes. We build bespoke new homes, starting with a consultation on layout, specification and finishes. A new house needs full planning permission from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Building Regulations approval, and we build to the approved drawings. Much of the land around Digswell is Metropolitan Green Belt, where new homes face strict planning tests.
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.
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.
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 Digswell, we cover nearby areas such as construction in Welwyn Garden City, construction in Welwyn, construction in Ayot St Lawrence and construction in Codicote. See every place on our areas we cover page.
Planning work in Digswell? 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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