Based in Ross-on-Wye · Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire & South Wales0800 292 2159info@wearebuilt.uk AboutServicesAreas we coverOur WorkReviewsBlogEstimatorContactRequest an estimate Home / Areas / Gloucestershire / Forest of Dean # Builders in Forest of Dean New builds, extensions and conversions in Forest of Dean, delivered by our experienced team based in Ross-on-Wye. Request an estimate CHAS accredited · No upfront deposit · Free survey on homes you own ## Wider area coverage Explore our building services across Gloucestershire, including neighbouring communities. Local to Forest of Dean ## Building in Forest of Dean and the surrounding area ### Where we work The Forest of Dean sits right next door to our base at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye, so it's one of the areas we work in most. We build across the district, including Coleford, Cinderford, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Newnham, Drybrook and the villages scattered through and around the forest itself. ### Property types in Forest of Dean The Forest has a distinctive building stock: stone-built miners' and quarrymen's cottages, Victorian terraces in the old industrial towns, chapels and former industrial buildings, post-war housing and newer estates, plus farmhouses and outbuildings on its fringes. Many homes are modest in size, which is why extensions and conversions are so popular here. ### What people in Forest of Dean ask us for Forest homeowners often ask us about garage conversions and single-storey extensions to add living space to smaller cottages and terraces, loft conversions where roof height allows, and renovations of older stone properties. We also take on barn conversions and new builds on plots around the edges of the forest. ### Getting to you We don't publish fixed response times. Call 0800 292 2159 during office hours (Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm) or send an enquiry, and we'll arrange a survey visit in Forest of Dean at a time that suits you. Services in Forest of Dean ## What we build in Forest of Dean - ### Design & Build in Forest of Dean Design, planning permission and conservation work, priced from the start. - Popular here ### New Builds in Forest of Dean Complete new homes, from groundworks to handover, with a 10-year warranty. - Popular here ### Extensions in Forest of Dean Single and multi-storey extensions that add space without moving house. - ### Home Renovations in Forest of Dean Room layouts, internal alterations and coordinated home refurbishment. - ### Whole-Property Renovations & Restoration in Forest of Dean Whole-house repairs, structural alterations and refurbishment planned together. - ### Barn Conversions in Forest of Dean Agricultural buildings turned into homes, handled with care for the original fabric. - Popular here ### Garage Conversions in Forest of Dean Turn an underused garage into a room you'll use every day. - Popular here ### Loft Conversions in Forest of Dean Extra bedrooms or a workspace, built into the space you already own. - ### Basement Conversions in Forest of Dean Explore the potential of an existing cellar, with structure, moisture and access assessed first. - ### Kitchens in Forest of Dean Installations and refurbishments by the same team that builds the shell. - ### Bathrooms in Forest of Dean Installations and refurbishments by the same team that builds the shell. - ### Roofing in Forest of Dean New roofs, re-roofing and planned roof repairs. - ### Groundworks in Forest of Dean Domestic and commercial foundations, drainage, site preparation and sub-bases. - ### Brickwork & Stonework in Forest of Dean Brick, block and stone walls, openings and assessed masonry repairs. - ### Plastering & Rendering in Forest of Dean Internal plastering and external wall finishes specified for your building. - ### Carpentry in Forest of Dean General trade carpentry, in-house. - ### Landscaping & Driveways in Forest of Dean Domestic driveways, patios and walls with ground preparation and drainage. - ### Commercial Buildings in Forest of Dean Steel-frame buildings, offices, units and food-industry clean facilities. - ### Commercial Fit-Outs & Refurbishments in Forest of Dean Adapt offices and commercial units around the way your business works. - ### Commercial Landscaping in Forest of Dean Outdoor works for business premises, coordinated with your building and site. Why BUILT in Forest of Dean ## A contractor with the capacity to deliver We're close enough to the Forest to know its terrain and building traditions, and big enough, with 25 tradespeople and our own units, to resource projects of any size. Every job is covered by CHAS accreditation and £10M liability insurance. On many projects in Forest of Dean, 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean ### Property types Older stone cottages often have thick rubble walls, low ceilings and small rooms. Extending or opening them up needs structural care, and the right materials, such as lime-based mortars, to keep walls breathable and dry. ### Climate and flooding The Forest's wooded, often damp environment and hilly terrain mean water management matters: good drainage, ventilation and damp-proofing are essential when converting garages or extending onto sloping sites. ### Infrastructure and access The Forest has a long history of coal and iron mining, including small-scale free mining. On some sites, old mine workings need to be considered before building, and a Coal Authority mining report may be needed. Narrow lanes and steep plots can also limit access for deliveries. ### Building age Many miners' cottages and terraces date from the 19th century or earlier and have been altered many times. We survey existing structures carefully so any hidden issues are understood before a price is agreed. Planning in Forest of Dean ## Planning and regulations Planning in the Forest of Dean is handled by the Forest of Dean District Council. The statutory Forest and its surroundings are highly valued landscapes, parts of the district fall within the Wye Valley National Landscape, and many villages have conservation areas. Where previous mining is a factor, ground investigation may be needed alongside planning and Building Regulations. Typical projects ## Projects we take on in Forest of Dean Typical Forest projects include converting an integral garage into a home office in Cinderford, adding a rear extension to a stone cottage near Drybrook, a loft conversion in a terraced house in Lydney, or a new build on a plot on the edge of the forest. ### Local materials and character Local grey and pennant sandstone, Forest stone slates and brick are typical. New work on stone cottages often uses reclaimed or matching stone on visible elevations, with lime mortars to keep older walls breathable. Who we work with ## Who we build for in Forest of Dean ### Homeowners Families in Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean needing steel-frame buildings, offices, commercial units or clean-environment facilities for the food industry. ### Before you start your Forest of Dean project - Know roughly what you want to achieve and what you'd like to spend; we'll tell you honestly what's realistic in Forest of Dean. - 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean: your questions ### Do you serve Forest of Dean? Yes. BUILT works in Forest of Dean 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. ### How fast can you reach Forest of Dean? We don't publish fixed response times. Call 0800 292 2159 (Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm) or send an enquiry, and we'll arrange a site survey visit in Forest of Dean at a time that suits you. ### How much does building work cost in Forest of Dean? Every project is different, so we don't publish set prices. After a free site survey on a property you own in Forest of Dean, we give you a clear, itemised price. Design and build packages are priced from the outset. ### Do you offer emergency building work in Forest of Dean? 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. ### Do I need to pay a deposit for work in Forest of Dean? No. We don't take an upfront deposit. Work is invoiced fortnightly based on an agreed percentage of completed work per item. ### Is the site survey in Forest of Dean free? 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. ### What warranty do you offer in Forest of Dean? New build houses carry a 10-year warranty. Extensions, conversions and all other work carry a 1-year warranty. ### Can you help with planning permission in Forest of Dean? Yes. Our design and build package covers design, planning permission and conservation work for projects in Forest of Dean, with an upfront assessment of how likely approval is. ### Are you insured to work on my property in Forest of Dean? Yes. We're CHAS accredited and carry £10M combined public and employers' liability insurance. ### Do you take on commercial projects in Forest of Dean? Yes. We build steel-frame buildings, offices, commercial units and clean-environment food-industry facilities in and around Forest of Dean. ### Do mine workings affect building in the Forest of Dean? They can. On some sites, historic mine workings need investigating before foundations are designed. We'll flag this at the survey stage so it's accounted for in the price and programme. ### Can you extend a small Forest stone cottage? Yes. Single-storey and two-storey extensions are common on Forest cottages; we design the junction between old stone and new structure carefully. ### Which Forest of Dean towns do you cover? All of them, including Coleford, Cinderford, Lydney, Mitcheldean and Newnham, plus the surrounding villages. ## Nearby areas we cover As well as Forest of Dean, we build across Gloucestershire and the wider region of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales. Our team regularly works between Forest of Dean and nearby Coleford, Lydney, Ross-on-Wye, Newent, Monmouth, 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 Forest of Dean 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. - Builders in Coleford - Builders in Lydney - Builders in Ross-on-Wye - Builders in Newent - Builders in Monmouth Google Maps is disabled by your cookie choices. Cookie settings ## Explore our building work View our project photo albums for examples of the types of work we undertake. Photographs are not presented as projects in Forest of Dean without a confirmed location. ## Planning a project in Forest of Dean? Free site survey on properties you own. No upfront deposit. CHAS accredited and £10M insured. 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