Covering Braintree
Our coverage around Braintree (CM7, CM77) also includes Witham (7 miles to the south-east) and Chelmsford.
Homes in the East of England
Across the East of England, newer estates often have integral garages and room for rear extensions, while older towns have Victorian terraces and conservation areas that shape what can be built.
Which projects do we build in Braintree?
Extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Braintree
- Double-storey extensions in Braintree
- Side return extensions in Braintree
- Wraparound extensions in Braintree
- Kitchen extensions in Braintree
- Orangeries in Braintree
- Porches in Braintree
- Garden annexes in Braintree
Lofts and upward extensions
- Loft conversions in Braintree
- Dormer loft conversions in Braintree
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Braintree
- Mansard loft conversions in Braintree
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Braintree
Conversions
- Garage conversions in Braintree
- Basement and cellar conversions in Braintree
- House-to-flat conversions in Braintree
New builds and renovation
- New-build homes in Braintree
- Knock down and rebuild in Braintree
- House renovations in Braintree
- Structural alterations in Braintree
- Re-roofing in Braintree
Design, kitchens and bathrooms
- Architectural design and planning in Braintree
- Kitchen installation in Braintree
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Braintree
How is building work approved in Braintree?
Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies.
What does a project cost in Braintree?
These are UK-wide guide ranges, including VAT where it applies. The price for a project in Braintree is fixed in writing once the design and specification are agreed.
| Project | Typical guide price |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,600 to £4,000 per m² |
| Double-storey extensions | £2,400 to £3,850 per m² |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,600 to £4,000 per m², plus the kitchen |
| Loft conversions | £30,000 to £110,000 |
| Dormer loft conversions | £50,000 to £90,000 |
| Garage conversions | £12,000 to £54,000 |
| House renovations | £600 to £2,800 per m² |
| New-build homes | £2,000 to £3,600 per m² |
Questions from Braintree homeowners
How do I get a quote in Braintree?
Use the guide price tool or the form, or call 0800 088 6341. We then arrange a free site visit, and fix the price in writing once the design and specification are agreed.
Do you handle the council paperwork for projects in Braintree?
Yes. We prepare drawings, deal with planning or permitted development, apply for building control approval and serve party wall notices where they apply.
Can I live at home during a project in Braintree?
For most extensions and loft conversions, yes. For whole-house renovations and rebuilds, most people move out for part of the work.