Construction in Markyate: New Builds & Structural Work
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Markyate, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
New build homes, extensions and structural alterations in Markyate, built by an experienced team based in Hemel Hempstead.
Planning construction in Markyate? Call us on 01442 976 112
Last reviewed: by R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders
R Gabriel Carpentry & Builders handles construction in Markyate, from bespoke new homes and double-storey extensions to steel beams and structural alterations. We're based about 6 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 Markyate, 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 Markyate and carpentry in Markyate.
Markyate is a village on the old Watling Street, linked by legend with the highwaywoman known as the Wicked Lady of Markyate Cell. Homes in Markyate include period buildings along the High Street and post-war houses.
Historic cottages may have timber frames or soft brick and flint walls, so structural changes are planned around the original fabric. Conservation area status in parts of Markyate means demolition, extensions and roof changes face tighter controls, so we plan around them early. Green Belt policy around Markyate limits new building and large extensions, so a well-argued design and planning case matters.
Most construction projects in Markyate 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 Markyate are decided by Dacorum Borough Council. Parts of Markyate are within a conservation area, where some permitted development rights are reduced and extra care over materials is expected. Much of the countryside around Markyate 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 Markyate 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. Markyate is about 6 miles from our base in Hemel Hempstead and sits well within the area we cover, along with nearby Flamstead and Kensworth.
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.
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, 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 Markyate 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 Markyate, we cover nearby areas such as construction in Flamstead, construction in Kensworth, construction in Caddington and construction in Luton. See every place on our areas we cover page.
Planning work in Markyate? 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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