Construction in Houghton Regis: New Builds & Structural Work
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Houghton Regis, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Houghton Regis, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
Planning construction in Houghton Regis? Call us on 01442 976 112
Last reviewed: by R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders
R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders handles construction in Houghton Regis, 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 Houghton Regis, 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 Houghton Regis and carpentry in Houghton Regis.
Houghton Regis sits beside Dunstable, with large new neighbourhoods growing north of the town since the A5-M1 link road opened. Homes in Houghton Regis include post-war estates and large new developments.
Newer estate houses can carry planning conditions that remove permitted development rights, so we check the planning history before any design work starts. Post-war houses often have internal walls that can come out with the right steelwork, opening up the kitchen, dining and living space.
Most construction projects in Houghton Regis 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 Houghton Regis are decided by Central Bedfordshire Council.
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 Houghton Regis needs a builder you can trust with structure, safety and budget. This is what you get with us:
“They kept on time and on budget. It was a downstairs kitchen bathroom extension so obviously disruptive but made it as easy as possible.”
Yes. Houghton Regis is about 11 miles from our base in Hemel Hempstead and sits well within the area we cover, along with nearby Dunstable and Lewsey.
Usually, yes. Many post-war houses have a load-bearing wall between those rooms, and it can be replaced with a steel beam designed by a structural engineer and approved under Building Regulations.
Usually, but check the planning conditions first. Some estates have had permitted development rights removed, so even a small extension may need a planning application.
Yes. We build bespoke new homes, starting with a consultation on layout, specification and finishes. A new house needs full planning permission from Central Bedfordshire Council and Building Regulations approval, and we build to the approved drawings.
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 Houghton Regis, we cover nearby areas such as construction in Dunstable, construction in Lewsey, construction in Totternhoe and construction in Leagrave. See every place on our areas we cover page.
Planning work in Houghton Regis? 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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