Builders in Tenterden
Need a builder in Tenterden? We are about seventeen minutes away in Biddenden, with more than 40 years of building and joinery experience, and we quote every job at a fixed price in writing after a free site visit.
Listed buildings are the norm, not the exception
The High Street conservation area is one of the largest in Kent, and the Grade II weatherboarded townhouses along it set the tone for the whole town. That affects the smallest decisions: the profile of a window bar, the mortar used to repoint, the lead detail around a new dormer. We keep those trades in house, so lime mortar work, lead flashings and traditional sash repairs are done by the same team that does the carpentry.
Typical Tenterden projects
A good example of the work here is a loft conversion we carried out with a rear dormer on a Grade II weatherboarded townhouse, where the dormer had to sit quietly behind the ridge and the staircase had to fit an old frame. Newer houses on the 1970s estates bring simpler briefs: kitchens, bathrooms, internal doors and storage.
Tenterden falls under Ashford Borough Council for planning and listed-building consent. We prepare the drawings and consent paperwork as part of our design and planning service.
"We had our loft insulated and boarded. From start to finish the process was smooth, professional and stress-free. Malcolm upgraded the insulation and …"
Google reviews from TN30
"Malcolm had to take out the interior of our shower and utility room and rebuild from scratch due to rot. He did an excellent and very thorough job. Communication was brilliant and his patience with my many questions very much appreciated."
Questions Tenterden customers ask
Can you repair rather than replace old sash windows in Tenterden?
Yes. Traditional sash repair is one of the heritage trades we keep in house, and on listed properties repair is usually the route the council expects.
Do you need listed-building consent for internal work?
Often, yes. On a listed Tenterden house even internal alterations can need consent, which we check and apply for through Ashford Borough Council before work starts.
What rooms do you rebuild after rot or water damage?
We have stripped and rebuilt shower rooms and utility rooms from scratch where rot had set in, including the joinery and finishes.
Do you work on listed buildings in Tenterden?
Yes. Many Tenterden homes are listed or in the conservation area, and we plan work around the consent that needs.
Is the site visit free?
Yes. The site visit and the written quote cost nothing and carry no obligation.
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