Construction in Flaunden: New Builds & Structural Work
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Flaunden, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Flaunden, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
Planning construction in Flaunden? Call us on 01442 976 112
Last reviewed: by R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders
R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders handles construction in Flaunden, from bespoke new homes and double-storey extensions to steel beams and structural alterations. We're based about 5 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 Flaunden, 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 Flaunden and carpentry in Flaunden.
Flaunden is a small rural village near Bovingdon, above the Chess Valley. Homes in Flaunden include cottages and large detached homes.
Larger detached properties lend themselves to ambitious projects such as double-storey extensions or replacement homes. Green Belt policy around Flaunden limits new building and large extensions, so a well-argued design and planning case matters. Historic cottages may have timber frames or soft brick and flint walls, so structural changes are planned around the original fabric.
Most construction projects in Flaunden 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 Flaunden are decided by Dacorum Borough Council. Much of the countryside around Flaunden 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 Flaunden needs a builder you can trust with structure, safety and budget. This is what you get with us:
“Russell did a fantastic job for us on our kitchen extension and fit out and his work has stood the test of time.”
Yes. Flaunden is about 5 miles from our base in Hemel Hempstead and sits well within the area we cover, along with nearby Latimer and Chenies.
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 Dacorum Borough Council and Building Regulations approval, and we build to the approved drawings. Much of the land around Flaunden 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 Flaunden, we cover nearby areas such as construction in Latimer, construction in Chenies, construction in Bovingdon and construction in Chipperfield. See every place on our areas we cover page.
Planning work in Flaunden? 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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