Builders in Ross-on-Wye
New builds, extensions and conversions in Ross-on-Wye, delivered by our experienced team based in Ross-on-Wye.
CHAS accredited · No upfront deposit · Free survey on homes you own
Local to Ross-on-Wye
Building in Ross-on-Wye and the surrounding area
Where we work
Ross-on-Wye is home for BUILT. Our units and offices are at Linton Barns, a short drive east of the town, so when you call us you're talking to a builder that lives and works in the same area as you. We work on homes and businesses in the town centre, the surrounding villages such as Weston-under-Penyard, Bridstow, Walford and Goodrich, and right across south Herefordshire.
Property types in Ross-on-Wye
Ross has a real mix of buildings: Georgian and Victorian town houses built in local red sandstone around the Market House and the streets leading down to the river, inter-war and post-war family homes on the edges of town, newer estates, and farmhouses, cottages and agricultural buildings in the countryside around it. Much of the centre sits within a conservation area, and the wider landscape forms part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (formerly the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
What people in Ross-on-Wye ask us for
Most enquiries we get from Ross-on-Wye are for kitchen and rear extensions on family homes, loft and garage conversions to add a bedroom or office, and barn conversions on the farms and smallholdings around the town. We also build new homes on rural plots and carry out commercial work for local businesses.
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 Ross-on-Wye at a time that suits you.
Services in Ross-on-Wye
What we build in Ross-on-Wye
Design & Build in Ross-on-Wye
Design, planning permission and conservation work, priced from the start.
New Builds in Ross-on-Wye
Complete new homes, from groundworks to handover, with a 10-year warranty.
Extensions in Ross-on-Wye
Single and multi-storey extensions that add space without moving house.
Barn Conversions in Ross-on-Wye
Agricultural buildings turned into homes, handled with care for the original fabric.
Garage Conversions in Ross-on-Wye
Turn an underused garage into a room you'll use every day.
Loft Conversions in Ross-on-Wye
Extra bedrooms or a workspace, built into the space you already own.
Commercial Buildings in Ross-on-Wye
Steel-frame buildings, offices, units and food-industry clean facilities.
Commercial Fit-Outs & Refurbishments in Ross-on-Wye
Adapt offices and commercial units around the way your business works.
Commercial Landscaping in Ross-on-Wye
Outdoor works for business premises, coordinated with your building and site.
Kitchens in Ross-on-Wye
Installations and refurbishments by the same team that builds the shell.
Bathrooms in Ross-on-Wye
Installations and refurbishments by the same team that builds the shell.
Roofing in Ross-on-Wye
General roofing works and repairs.
Carpentry in Ross-on-Wye
General trade carpentry, in-house.
Why BUILT in Ross-on-Wye
A contractor with the capacity to deliver
Being based just outside Ross means we know the town's planning context, its building materials and its access challenges. Our team is 25 tradespeople strong, supported by 4 office staff, and Lee Miles has 25 years of experience building in and around this part of Herefordshire.
On many projects in Ross-on-Wye, 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 Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye
Property types
Red sandstone and solid-walled older homes need breathable materials; sealing them with cement renders or the wrong paints can trap moisture and cause damp inside. Extensions to these houses have to be detailed carefully where new meets old.
Climate and flooding
The River Wye is part of life in Ross, and low-lying areas near the river are at risk of flooding. Sites close to the river need flood risk considered in design, floor levels and drainage, and planning applications may need a flood risk assessment.
Infrastructure and access
The town centre has narrow, steep streets and limited parking, which affects deliveries, skips and scaffolding. Rural properties around Ross often rely on private drainage, such as septic tanks or treatment plants, which need upgrading when a home is extended or a barn converted.
Building age
Many Ross properties are well over a century old, with timber floors and roofs that may have been altered many times. We check existing structures carefully during the survey so hidden issues are priced in, not discovered halfway through.
Planning in Ross-on-Wye
Planning and regulations
Planning in Ross-on-Wye is handled by Herefordshire Council. Much of the town centre is a conservation area, and the surrounding countryside lies within the Wye Valley National Landscape, so materials, scale and design are looked at closely. Parts of Herefordshire have also been affected by nutrient rules in the River Wye catchment, which can influence applications for new homes. Our design and build package includes an upfront assessment of how likely approval is, so you understand the position before spending heavily on drawings.
Typical projects
Projects we take on in Ross-on-Wye
Typical Ross projects include a single-storey kitchen extension on a 1930s semi, a loft conversion in a Victorian terrace near the town centre, converting a stone barn on a farm towards Walford or Bridstow, or building a new home on a rural plot with consent. For local businesses, we also build steel-frame buildings, offices and units.
Local materials and character
Red sandstone is the signature material of Ross, seen in the Market House and many town houses. Matching it on extensions means sourcing compatible stone or choosing a deliberately contrasting finish that planners accept, and using lime mortars on older walls.
Who we work with
Who we build for in Ross-on-Wye
Homeowners
Families in Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye needing steel-frame buildings, offices, commercial units or clean-environment facilities for the food industry.
Before you start your Ross-on-Wye project
- Know roughly what you want to achieve and what you'd like to spend; we'll tell you honestly what's realistic in Ross-on-Wye.
- 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 Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye: your questions
Nearby areas we cover
As well as Ross-on-Wye, we build across Herefordshire and the wider region of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales.
Our team regularly works between Ross-on-Wye and nearby Forest of Dean, Monmouth, Ledbury, Newent, Hereford, 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 Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye?
Free site survey on properties you own. No upfront deposit. CHAS accredited and £10M insured.