Builders in Tetbury for extensions and renovations

Tetbury's older homes are typically built in Cotswold stone with solid walls and stone or slate roofs. These buildings benefit from breathable materials such as lime mortar and lime render. Work on them needs a light touch, keeping original features where possible and making sure new work does not cause damp problems in the old walls.

With so many listed buildings in the town, it is important to check whether your home is listed before planning any changes. Listed building consent from Cotswold District Council is needed for works that affect the building's character, including some internal alterations. We can work alongside your architect or conservation adviser on these projects.

Around the historic centre, Tetbury also has more recent housing. These homes are often suited to rear and side extensions or internal renovations, although being within the Cotswolds National Landscape means materials and design still matter.

We offer the same three services in Tetbury as across our area. Whether the house is centuries old or recently built, the work starts with understanding the building.

• Single-storey and double-storey extensions to the rear and side
• Renovations of stone houses and more recent homes
• General building work, including structural alterations, stonework and repairs

Smaller jobs on Tetbury's traditional buildings need the same care as larger projects. Rebuilding a section of stone garden wall, forming a new opening in a solid stone wall or repairing stonework damaged by earlier cement repairs all call for the right materials and methods. Matching the stone, the coursing and the colour of the mortar is what makes a repair disappear into the wall rather than stand out. In the conservation area, and on listed buildings, some of this work may need consent, so it is always worth checking before starting. If you are unsure, ask us when you get in touch.