Builders in Cheltenham for extensions and renovations

A large part of Cheltenham is covered by conservation areas, and the town has a high number of listed buildings. In these areas, changes visible from the street, the materials used and even the style of windows can all be controlled. Rear extensions are often still possible, but they need a design that respects the original house.

If your home is listed, listed building consent is needed for works that affect its character, inside or out, in addition to any planning permission. That can include removing walls, changing windows or altering original features. Getting advice early saves time, and we are happy to work alongside your architect or conservation adviser.

Older Cheltenham houses often have tall rooms, decorative plasterwork, sash windows and solid walls. Renovation work needs to protect what is worth keeping while bringing kitchens, bathrooms and layouts up to date. Breathable materials are often the right choice on older solid walls, and any structural change needs careful assessment first.

Away from the centre, much of Cheltenham is made up of semi-detached and detached family homes. These are well suited to single-storey rear extensions, side extensions and, where space allows, double-storey additions.

Planning applications go to Cheltenham Borough Council, and building regulations approval is required for almost all extensions and structural alterations.

Smaller jobs in Cheltenham often need the same care as larger ones. Forming a new opening in a solid wall, rebuilding a section of garden wall in matching brick or stone, or repairing work carried out badly in the past all need the right materials and the right support. On period houses, lime mortar is often more suitable than cement for repointing and rebuilding, and in conservation areas some boundary walls and external changes may need permission. If you are not sure whether a job needs approval, ask us when you get in touch and we will talk it through with you.