Construction in Elstree: New Builds & Structural Work
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Elstree, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Elstree, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
Planning construction in Elstree? Call us on 01442 976 112
Last reviewed: by R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders
R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders handles construction in Elstree, from bespoke new homes and double-storey extensions to steel beams and structural alterations. We're based about 10 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 Elstree, 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 Elstree and carpentry in Elstree.
Elstree is a historic village on Watling Street, next door to Borehamwood and its film and TV studios. Homes in Elstree include period buildings along the High Street and large detached homes.
Larger detached properties lend themselves to ambitious projects such as double-storey extensions or replacement homes. Conservation area status in parts of Elstree means demolition, extensions and roof changes face tighter controls, so we plan around them early. Green Belt policy around Elstree limits new building and large extensions, so a well-argued design and planning case matters.
Most construction projects in Elstree 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 Elstree are decided by Hertsmere Borough Council. Parts of Elstree are within a conservation area, where some permitted development rights are reduced and extra care over materials is expected. Much of the countryside around Elstree 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 Elstree needs a builder you can trust with structure, safety and budget. This 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. Elstree is about 10 miles from our base in Hemel Hempstead and sits well within the area we cover, along with nearby Borehamwood and Bushey Heath.
Check whether it is listed or in a conservation area, how the existing walls and foundations are built, and whether it uses lime mortar. The structural engineer and building control will want to see that the new structure suits the old.
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.
Yes. We build bespoke new homes, starting with a consultation on layout, specification and finishes. A new house needs full planning permission from Hertsmere Borough Council and Building Regulations approval, and we build to the approved drawings. Much of the land around Elstree 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 Elstree, we cover nearby areas such as construction in Borehamwood, construction in Bushey Heath, construction in Stanmore and construction in Stone Grove. See every place on our areas we cover page.
Planning work in Elstree? 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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