Building Contractor in Herefordshire
New builds, extensions and conversions in Herefordshire, delivered by our experienced team based in Ross-on-Wye.
CHAS accredited · No upfront deposit · Free survey on homes you own
Local to Herefordshire
Building in Herefordshire and the surrounding area
Where we work
BUILT is a Herefordshire building contractor based at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye. We work across the whole county, from Hereford and the market towns of Ledbury, Leominster, Bromyard and Kington to the villages and farms in between, for both homeowners and businesses.
Property types in Herefordshire
Herefordshire is one of England's most rural counties. Its building stock includes black-and-white timber-framed houses in villages such as Weobley, Eardisland and Pembridge, red sandstone farmhouses and barns, Victorian and Edwardian homes in the towns, post-war estates, and a large number of agricultural buildings. Many villages have conservation areas and listed buildings.
What people in Herefordshire ask us for
Across the county, we're asked most often about barn conversions, new builds on rural plots, extensions to farmhouses and cottages, and commercial work, including steel-frame buildings for agricultural and rural businesses and clean-environment facilities for food producers.
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 Herefordshire at a time that suits you.
Services in Herefordshire
What we build in Herefordshire
Design & Build in Herefordshire
Design, planning permission and conservation work, priced from the start.
New Builds in Herefordshire
Complete new homes, from groundworks to handover, with a 10-year warranty.
Extensions in Herefordshire
Single and multi-storey extensions that add space without moving house.
Barn Conversions in Herefordshire
Agricultural buildings turned into homes, handled with care for the original fabric.
Garage Conversions in Herefordshire
Turn an underused garage into a room you'll use every day.
Loft Conversions in Herefordshire
Extra bedrooms or a workspace, built into the space you already own.
Commercial Buildings in Herefordshire
Steel-frame buildings, offices, units and food-industry clean facilities.
Commercial Fit-Outs & Refurbishments in Herefordshire
Adapt offices and commercial units around the way your business works.
Commercial Landscaping in Herefordshire
Outdoor works for business premises, coordinated with your building and site.
Kitchens in Herefordshire
Installations and refurbishments by the same team that builds the shell.
Bathrooms in Herefordshire
Installations and refurbishments by the same team that builds the shell.
Roofing in Herefordshire
General roofing works and repairs.
Carpentry in Herefordshire
General trade carpentry, in-house.
Why BUILT in Herefordshire
A contractor with the capacity to deliver
Lee Miles comes from three generations of builders and has 25 years of experience in the trade. With 25 tradespeople, 4 office staff and our own units and offices, we have the capacity for large rural projects that smaller local firms can't resource.
On many projects in Herefordshire, 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 Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire
Property types
Timber-framed and solid-walled buildings need specialist handling. Repairs and alterations should use compatible materials so the building can breathe, and listed buildings need listed building consent for many types of work.
Climate and flooding
The Wye and Lugg river valleys are prone to flooding, and heavy clay soils in parts of the county can move with wet and dry seasons. Both affect foundation design and drainage on new builds and extensions.
Infrastructure and access
Much of rural Herefordshire has no mains drainage, so private treatment plants are common. In recent years, nutrient (phosphate) pollution in the River Wye and Lugg catchments has affected planning approvals for new homes in parts of the county. That's why an early, honest assessment of planning likelihood matters before you commit.
Building age
Many farm buildings and cottages are centuries old, with shallow foundations and altered roof structures. We survey these buildings carefully so structural work is priced from the outset.
Planning in Herefordshire
Planning and regulations
Herefordshire Council is the planning authority for the whole county. Rural planning policy, conservation areas, listed buildings and nutrient neutrality in the River Wye and Lugg catchments all shape what gets approved. That makes early, honest advice valuable, which is why our design and build package assesses approval likelihood before you commit.
Typical projects
Projects we take on in Herefordshire
Across Herefordshire we take on everything from extensions in Hereford's suburbs and conversions of hop kilns and barns in the Golden Valley, to new homes on rural plots and steel-frame buildings for farms and food producers.
Local materials and character
Herefordshire's buildings use oak timber framing with lime or brick infill, red sandstone, local brick and clay tiles or Welsh slate. Repairs and extensions should use compatible materials, especially on listed or conservation-area properties.
Who we work with
Who we build for in Herefordshire
Homeowners
Families in Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire needing steel-frame buildings, offices, commercial units or clean-environment facilities for the food industry.
Before you start your Herefordshire project
- Know roughly what you want to achieve and what you'd like to spend; we'll tell you honestly what's realistic in Herefordshire.
- 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 Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire: your questions
Nearby areas we cover
As well as Herefordshire, we build across Herefordshire and the wider region of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales.
Our team regularly works between Herefordshire and nearby Hereford, Leominster, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Malvern, 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 Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire?
Free site survey on properties you own. No upfront deposit. CHAS accredited and £10M insured.