Builders in Coleford
New builds, extensions and conversions in Coleford, delivered by our experienced team based in Ross-on-Wye.
CHAS accredited · No upfront deposit · Free survey on homes you own
Local to Coleford
Building in Coleford and the surrounding area
Where we work
BUILT works in Coleford and the nearby villages, including Berry Hill, Broadwell, Christchurch, Milkwall, Sling, Staunton and English Bicknor. Our base at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye, is a short drive away.
Property types in Coleford
Coleford has stone cottages and terraces built for mining and quarrying families, Victorian buildings around the town centre, post-war and modern housing, and farms and smallholdings on its edges.
What people in Coleford ask us for
Coleford homeowners often ask about garage conversions, single-storey extensions and renovations of older stone properties. We also build new homes and convert outbuildings.
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 Coleford at a time that suits you.
Services in Coleford
What we build in Coleford
Design & Build in Coleford
Design, planning permission and conservation work, priced from the start.
New Builds in Coleford
Complete new homes, from groundworks to handover, with a 10-year warranty.
Extensions in Coleford
Single and multi-storey extensions that add space without moving house.
Barn Conversions in Coleford
Agricultural buildings turned into homes, handled with care for the original fabric.
Garage Conversions in Coleford
Turn an underused garage into a room you'll use every day.
Loft Conversions in Coleford
Extra bedrooms or a workspace, built into the space you already own.
Commercial Buildings in Coleford
Steel-frame buildings, offices, units and food-industry clean facilities.
Commercial Fit-Outs & Refurbishments in Coleford
Adapt offices and commercial units around the way your business works.
Commercial Landscaping in Coleford
Outdoor works for business premises, coordinated with your building and site.
Kitchens in Coleford
Installations and refurbishments by the same team that builds the shell.
Bathrooms in Coleford
Installations and refurbishments by the same team that builds the shell.
Roofing in Coleford
General roofing works and repairs.
Carpentry in Coleford
General trade carpentry, in-house.
Why BUILT in Coleford
A contractor with the capacity to deliver
We're close by, and we understand Forest building traditions, ground conditions and the practicalities of working on its hilly sites.
On many projects in Coleford, 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 Coleford 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 Coleford
Property types
Stone cottages often have thick walls and small rooms, and need breathable materials and careful structural alterations.
Climate and flooding
The wooded, upland setting can be damp and exposed, making good drainage, ventilation and weathertight detailing important.
Infrastructure and access
Coleford has a long mining and quarrying history, including free mining. Some sites may need a mining report or ground investigation before foundations are designed.
Building age
Many properties date from the 19th century, with past alterations that need checking at survey.
Planning in Coleford
Planning and regulations
Forest of Dean District Council handles planning in Coleford. Parts of the area fall within conservation areas and close to the Wye Valley National Landscape, and former mining may require ground investigation on some sites.
Typical projects
Projects we take on in Coleford
Typical Coleford projects include converting garages into extra rooms, extending stone cottages in Berry Hill and Broadwell, loft conversions, and new builds on plots around the town.
Local materials and character
Coleford's buildings are mostly local Forest sandstone and brick, with slate and tile roofs. Matching stone and lime mortars helps extensions to cottages look like part of the original.
Who we work with
Who we build for in Coleford
Homeowners
Families in Coleford 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 Coleford 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 Coleford 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 Coleford needing steel-frame buildings, offices, commercial units or clean-environment facilities for the food industry.
Before you start your Coleford project
- Know roughly what you want to achieve and what you'd like to spend; we'll tell you honestly what's realistic in Coleford.
- 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 Coleford project runs
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 3
Planned programme
We agree a programme and plan access, deliveries and site safety around your property and neighbours.
- Step 4
Built by our own team
Our 25 tradespeople carry out the work, invoiced fortnightly by the percentage completed, with no upfront deposit.
- 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 Coleford: your questions
Nearby areas we cover
As well as Coleford, we build across Gloucestershire and the wider region of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales.
Our team regularly works between Coleford and nearby Forest of Dean, Lydney, Monmouth, Ross-on-Wye, Newent, 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 Coleford 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.
Planning a project in Coleford?
Free site survey on properties you own. No upfront deposit. CHAS accredited and £10M insured.