Construction in Leavesden: New Builds & Structural Work
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Leavesden, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Leavesden, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
Planning construction in Leavesden? Call us on 01442 976 112
Last reviewed: by R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders
For construction in Leavesden, R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders builds new homes, extensions and structural alterations, working from our base about 4 miles away in Hemel Hempstead. We manage the whole build, from foundations and brickwork to roofing and plastering. Call 01442 976 112 for a free written quote and an honest view of your plans.
At a glance
For construction in Leavesden, 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 Leavesden and carpentry in Leavesden.
Leavesden, north of Watford, is home to the Warner Bros. Studios on the former aerodrome and Leavesden Country Park on the old hospital site. Parts of the area fall under Watford Borough Council. Homes in Leavesden include post-war estates and modern 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 Leavesden 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 Leavesden are decided by Three Rivers District 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 Leavesden 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. Leavesden is about 4 miles from our base in Hemel Hempstead and sits well within the area we cover, along with nearby Abbots Langley and Garston.
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 Three Rivers District 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 Leavesden, we cover nearby areas such as construction in Abbots Langley, construction in Garston, construction in Watford and construction in Aldenham. See every place on our areas we cover page.
Planning work in Leavesden? 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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