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

Builders in Lydney

New builds, extensions and conversions in Lydney, 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 Lydney

Building in Lydney and the surrounding area

Where we work

BUILT works in Lydney and the surrounding area, including Aylburton, Alvington, Bream, Whitecroft, Yorkley and Blakeney. Our team travels from Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye.

Property types in Lydney

Lydney has Victorian terraces and older stone cottages, post-war housing and a large amount of newer development, plus farms on the edge of the Severn and stone cottages in the Forest villages above the town.

What people in Lydney ask us for

Homeowners in Lydney often ask about extensions, loft and garage conversions to expand newer and older homes, and kitchen and bathroom refurbishments.

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 Lydney at a time that suits you.

Services in Lydney

What we build in Lydney

Why BUILT in Lydney

A contractor with the capacity to deliver

We know the southern Forest well, and our 25-strong in-house team keeps projects moving without waiting on subcontractors.

On many projects in Lydney, 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 Lydney 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 Lydney

Property types

Newer homes often have compact layouts that suit extensions and loft conversions; older stone cottages need breathable materials and careful alterations.

Climate and flooding

Lydney sits beside the Severn Estuary, and low-lying land near the estuary and harbour can be at flood risk. The wider area can be exposed to wind and rain.

Infrastructure and access

Historic mining in the Forest villages above the town may affect some sites. Private drainage is common in rural areas.

Building age

Older terraces and cottages may have shallow foundations and altered roofs, which we assess at survey.

Planning in Lydney

Planning and regulations

Forest of Dean District Council handles planning in Lydney. The town has seen significant new housing development, and sites near the Severn estuary may be in flood zones. Former mining in the villages above the town can affect ground conditions.

Typical projects

Projects we take on in Lydney

Typical Lydney projects include rear extensions and loft conversions on newer homes, garage conversions, renovating stone cottages in Bream and Yorkley, and kitchen and bathroom refits.

Local materials and character

Lydney has older stone and brick terraces alongside large areas of modern brick and render housing. Extensions to newer homes are usually matched in brick or render with concrete tile roofs.

Who we work with

Who we build for in Lydney

Homeowners

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

Before you start your Lydney project

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

Yes. BUILT works in Lydney 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 Lydney 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 Lydney, 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 Lydney, 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 Lydney.

Yes. Rear and side extensions and loft conversions are common on newer homes.

On low-lying sites it can. We consider it in design and planning.

Yes, as standalone work or as part of a larger project.

Nearby areas we cover

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

Our team regularly works between Lydney and nearby Forest of Dean, Coleford, Chepstow, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 Lydney 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 Lydney?

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

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