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

Building Contractor in Gloucestershire

New builds, extensions and conversions in Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire

Building in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area

Where we work

BUILT works across Gloucestershire, from the Forest of Dean and the Severn Vale to Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the edges of the Cotswolds. Our base at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye, sits right on the county border.

Property types in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire's buildings are hugely varied: honey-coloured Cotswold stone villages, Regency terraces in Cheltenham, Victorian housing in Gloucester and Stroud, Forest of Dean stone cottages, brick farmhouses in the Severn Vale, and large numbers of agricultural and commercial buildings.

What people in Gloucestershire ask us for

We're asked about extensions, loft and garage conversions, barn conversions, new builds and commercial and agricultural buildings across the county. Design and build is popular on rural and protected sites.

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 Gloucestershire at a time that suits you.

Services in Gloucestershire

What we build in Gloucestershire

Why BUILT in Gloucestershire

A contractor with the capacity to deliver

Being based on the Herefordshire–Gloucestershire border gives us easy reach into the west of the county, and our 25-strong team has the capacity for large projects anywhere in it.

On many projects in Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire

Property types

Stone and solid-walled buildings need breathable materials. Many villages have conservation areas and listed buildings that restrict alterations and materials.

Climate and flooding

The River Severn and its tributaries flood across the vale, including around Gloucester and Tewkesbury. Flood risk shapes design and planning on many sites.

Infrastructure and access

Rural properties often rely on private drainage, and narrow lanes limit access. Parts of the Cotswolds are a protected National Landscape with stricter planning.

Building age

Many buildings are centuries old, from medieval timber frames to Georgian and Regency houses, and need careful survey before work begins.

Planning in Gloucestershire

Planning and regulations

Gloucestershire has several district councils handling planning, including Gloucester City, Cheltenham Borough, Tewkesbury Borough, Stroud, Cotswold and the Forest of Dean. Protected landscapes, conservation areas and flood zones in the Severn Vale all affect what's achievable.

Typical projects

Projects we take on in Gloucestershire

Typical Gloucestershire projects include barn conversions in the Severn Vale, extensions in Gloucester and Cheltenham, garage conversions in the Forest of Dean, and steel-frame buildings for rural and commercial clients.

Local materials and character

Gloucestershire ranges from Cotswold limestone and stone slates in the east to brick in the Severn Vale and sandstone in the Forest of Dean. The right material depends heavily on where in the county you are and what planners expect.

Who we work with

Who we build for in Gloucestershire

Homeowners

Families in Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire needing steel-frame buildings, offices, commercial units or clean-environment facilities for the food industry.

Before you start your Gloucestershire project

  • Know roughly what you want to achieve and what you'd like to spend; we'll tell you honestly what's realistic in Gloucestershire.
  • 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 Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire: your questions

Yes. BUILT works in Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire.

We work across Gloucestershire. Protected areas have stricter planning, which our design and build package assesses upfront.

Yes, including steel-frame buildings, offices, units and food-industry facilities.

Yes. Barn conversions are a core part of our work.

Nearby areas we cover

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

Our team regularly works between Gloucestershire and nearby Gloucester, Cheltenham, Forest of Dean, Newent, Lydney, 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 Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire?

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

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