Based in Ross-on-Wye
0800 292 2159
Completed stone barn conversion with glazed frontage and garden path

Builders in Cheltenham

New builds, extensions and conversions in Cheltenham, delivered by our experienced team based in Ross-on-Wye.

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CHAS accredited · No upfront deposit · Free survey on homes you own

Local to Cheltenham

Building in Cheltenham and the surrounding area

Where we work

BUILT works in Cheltenham and its surrounding areas, including Charlton Kings, Leckhampton, Prestbury, Up Hatherley and Bishop's Cleeve. Our team travels from our base at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye.

Property types in Cheltenham

Cheltenham is famous for its Regency architecture: stucco terraces, villas and crescents across Montpellier, Pittville and the Lansdown area. It also has Victorian and Edwardian houses, inter-war suburbs and modern developments.

What people in Cheltenham ask us for

Cheltenham homeowners ask about extensions, loft conversions, kitchen and bathroom refurbishments and sympathetic renovations of period properties.

Getting to you

We don't publish fixed response times. Call 0800 292 2159 during office hours (Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:30pm) or send an enquiry, and we'll arrange a survey visit in Cheltenham at a time that suits you.

Services in Cheltenham

What we build in Cheltenham

Why BUILT in Cheltenham

A contractor with the capacity to deliver

Our design and build package covers planning and conservation work, which matters in a town with large conservation areas and many listed buildings.

On many projects in Cheltenham, the biggest risk isn't the building itself but the gaps between trades. When groundworkers, bricklayers, roofers, carpenters and fitters are booked separately, each delay pushes the next trade back, and responsibility for problems becomes unclear. BUILT keeps those trades in-house: our 25 tradespeople cover structure, roofing, carpentry, kitchens and bathrooms, supported by 4 office staff who plan the programme. That means one point of contact for your Cheltenham project, one company accountable for the result, and fortnightly invoices tied to work actually completed rather than an upfront deposit.

  • 25 years of trade experience, three generations of builders
  • 25 tradespeople on the tools and 4 office staff
  • CHAS accredited, £10M public and employers' liability insurance
  • No upfront deposit: invoiced fortnightly for completed work
  • 10-year warranty on new build houses, 1 year on other work
  • Free site survey on properties you already own

Local building challenges

What to plan for when building in Cheltenham

Property types

Regency and Victorian houses often have render and stucco facades, lime plaster and timber floors, which need compatible materials during alterations.

Climate and flooding

Parts of Cheltenham, particularly along the River Chelt, have experienced flooding. Drainage and flood risk are considered on affected sites.

Infrastructure and access

Much of central Cheltenham lies within conservation areas, and many buildings are listed, which affects what can be changed. Parking and access are often restricted.

Building age

Many homes date from the early 19th century. Survey work identifies structural issues in older floors and roofs before pricing.

Planning in Cheltenham

Planning and regulations

Cheltenham Borough Council handles planning in the town. A large part of central Cheltenham is covered by conservation areas, and the town has thousands of listed buildings, which affects extensions, windows, roofs and facades.

Typical projects

Projects we take on in Cheltenham

Typical Cheltenham projects include rear extensions to Regency and Victorian houses, loft conversions in Leckhampton and Charlton Kings, and new kitchens and bathrooms in period homes.

Local materials and character

Cheltenham's Regency buildings are typically brick finished in painted stucco, with slate roofs and cast-iron balconies. Alterations should respect these finishes, particularly on listed terraces.

Who we work with

Who we build for in Cheltenham

Homeowners

Families in Cheltenham who need more space without moving: extensions, loft and garage conversions, kitchens and bathrooms.

Self-builders and landowners

People with a plot or agricultural building near Cheltenham who want a new home or barn conversion built properly, with a 10-year warranty on new build houses.

Buyers

Anyone considering a property in Cheltenham who wants to know what the work will cost first. Our pre-purchase estimate is £250 + VAT, refunded on your first invoice if you book.

Businesses

Companies in and around Cheltenham needing steel-frame buildings, offices, commercial units or clean-environment facilities for the food industry.

Before you start your Cheltenham project

  • Know roughly what you want to achieve and what you'd like to spend; we'll tell you honestly what's realistic in Cheltenham.
  • Check whether your property is listed, in a conservation area or a flood zone; if you're unsure, we'll check at survey.
  • Gather any existing drawings, planning consents or surveys you already have.
  • Think about access for vehicles, skips and scaffolding, especially on narrow streets or rural lanes.
  • Ask any contractor about deposits, insurance and warranties before signing. Ours: no deposit, £10M insured, 10-year new build and 1-year standard warranties.

Our process

How your Cheltenham project runs

  1. Step 1

    Free site survey

    We visit your property, discuss what you want to achieve and look at structure, access and services. Free on properties you own; £250 + VAT pre-purchase, refunded on your first invoice if you book.

  2. Step 2

    Clear, upfront price

    You get an itemised price for the work. Design and build packages, including planning and conservation, are priced from the outset with approval likelihood assessed.

  3. Step 3

    Planned programme

    We agree a programme and plan access, deliveries and site safety around your property and neighbours.

  4. Step 4

    Built by our own team

    Our 25 tradespeople carry out the work, invoiced fortnightly by the percentage completed, with no upfront deposit.

  5. Step 5

    Handover and warranty

    We walk the finished work with you and deal with any snags. 10-year warranty on new build houses, 1 year on other work.

FAQs

Building in Cheltenham: your questions

Yes. BUILT works in Cheltenham and the surrounding area as part of our coverage across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales. We travel from our units and offices at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye.

We don't publish fixed response times. Call 0800 292 2159 (Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:30pm) or send an enquiry, and we'll arrange a site survey visit in Cheltenham at a time that suits you.

Every project is different, so we don't publish set prices. After a free site survey on a property you own in Cheltenham, we give you a clear, itemised price. Design and build packages are priced from the outset.

We're a planned-works contractor rather than an emergency call-out service. Call during office hours and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

No. We don't take an upfront deposit. Work is invoiced fortnightly based on an agreed percentage of completed work per item.

Yes, on properties you already own. If you're still buying, a pre-purchase estimate costs £250 + VAT and is refunded on your first invoice if you book the work.

New build houses carry a 10-year warranty. Extensions, conversions and all other work carry a 1-year warranty.

Yes. Our design and build package covers design, planning permission and conservation work for projects in Cheltenham, with an upfront assessment of how likely approval is.

Yes. We're CHAS accredited and carry £10M combined public and employers' liability insurance.

Yes. We build steel-frame buildings, offices, commercial units and clean-environment food-industry facilities in and around Cheltenham.

Yes, subject to consent. Our design and build package handles planning and conservation work.

Yes. Our in-house roofers and carpenters handle loft work.

Yes, as standalone projects or as part of an extension.

Nearby areas we cover

As well as Cheltenham, we build across Gloucestershire and the wider region of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales.

Our team regularly works between Cheltenham and nearby Gloucester, Gloucestershire, Newent, Malvern, Worcester, so the same standards, payment terms and warranties apply wherever your property is. Every project, whether it's a small garage conversion or a large commercial building, starts with a survey visit and a clear, itemised price, and nothing is invoiced until work has been completed. If your property is on the boundary between two areas, or you're not sure whether we cover your village, call 0800 292 2159 during office hours and we'll confirm straight away. From our base at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye, we cover Cheltenham and the communities around it as part of our regular working area, and we're always happy to talk through a project before you commit to anything.

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Completed stone barn conversion and gravel forecourt

Planning a project in Cheltenham?

Free site survey on properties you own. No upfront deposit. CHAS accredited and £10M insured.

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