Builders in Nailsworth for extensions and renovations

Some streets in and around Nailsworth are narrow or steep, which affects how materials are delivered and where skips and machinery can go. Smaller deliveries, careful timing and sometimes carrying materials by hand into the garden are part of working in places like this. We look at access at the first visit so the plan for the build is realistic from the start.

Many older homes in the town are built in local stone with solid walls. Renovating or extending them works best with an approach that respects how these walls handle moisture, often using lime-based mortars and renders rather than cement. New openings, and junctions between old and new work, need to be detailed carefully so the building stays dry.

Nailsworth is in Stroud District, so planning applications go to Stroud District Council. Much of the landscape around the town lies within the Cotswolds National Landscape, and parts of the town are covered by conservation area controls. Both can mean tighter rules on extensions and materials, so it pays to check early what your property's status means for your plans.

Our work in the town covers the same three services we offer across our area. Whatever the size of the job, we start by looking at the building, the ground and the access.

• Rear and side house extensions, on one or two storeys
• Renovations of older stone homes and more recent houses
• General building work, including structural alterations, walls and repairs

Houses built into a hillside can suffer from damp where the ground outside sits higher than the floor inside, especially in older stone buildings. A renovation is a good time to look at why walls are damp rather than simply covering the problem. Improving drainage around the house, lowering ground levels where possible and using breathable materials on the inside are often more effective than sealing the walls. Getting this right first means new kitchens, floors and finishes will last, and the house will be more comfortable to live in.