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

Builders in Ledbury

New builds, extensions and conversions in Ledbury, 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 Ledbury

Building in Ledbury and the surrounding area

Where we work

BUILT works in Ledbury and the surrounding villages, including Colwall, Bosbury, Much Marcle, Eastnor and Wellington Heath. We're a Herefordshire builder based at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye.

Property types in Ledbury

Ledbury is known for its black-and-white timber-framed buildings, including the Market House and Church Lane, alongside Georgian frontages, Victorian houses, newer developments and orchards, farmhouses and barns in the surrounding countryside.

What people in Ledbury ask us for

We're asked about extensions to family homes, sympathetic renovations of older properties, and conversions of barns, hop kilns and outbuildings in the villages around the town.

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 Ledbury at a time that suits you.

Services in Ledbury

What we build in Ledbury

Why BUILT in Ledbury

A contractor with the capacity to deliver

Lee enjoys the difficult, one-off projects other builders turn down, and Ledbury's historic buildings often fall into that category. Our design and build package includes conservation work.

On many projects in Ledbury, 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 Ledbury 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 Ledbury

Property types

Timber-framed buildings need compatible materials and careful structural work. Many are listed and need consent before changes are made.

Climate and flooding

Low-lying land near the River Leadon can flood, and clay soils around the area can move seasonally, affecting foundation design.

Infrastructure and access

The historic town centre has narrow streets and limited parking. Outlying villages often rely on private drainage.

Building age

Many properties date back several centuries. We survey older structures carefully so repairs are priced from the start.

Planning in Ledbury

Planning and regulations

Herefordshire Council handles planning in Ledbury. The town centre is a conservation area with a large number of listed timber-framed buildings, and surrounding villages often have their own conservation areas.

Typical projects

Projects we take on in Ledbury

Typical Ledbury projects include sympathetic extensions to period homes, converting hop kilns and barns around Bosbury and Much Marcle, and new builds on plots in the surrounding villages.

Local materials and character

Oak timber framing with lime plaster panels, Georgian brick and clay tiles define Ledbury. Work on these buildings needs compatible, breathable materials and carpentry skills for timber repairs.

Who we work with

Who we build for in Ledbury

Homeowners

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

Before you start your Ledbury project

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

Yes. BUILT works in Ledbury 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 Ledbury 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 Ledbury, 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 Ledbury, 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 Ledbury.

Yes. Conservation work and listed building consent can be handled through our design and build package.

Yes, across the villages and farms of east Herefordshire.

Yes. New build houses come with a 10-year warranty.

Nearby areas we cover

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

Our team regularly works between Ledbury and nearby Ross-on-Wye, Malvern, Newent, Hereford, Herefordshire, 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 Ledbury 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 Ledbury?

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

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