Based in Ross-on-Wye · Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire & South Wales0800 292 2159info@wearebuilt.uk AboutServicesAreas we coverOur WorkReviewsBlogEstimatorContactRequest an estimate Home / Areas / Monmouthshire / Usk # Builders in Usk New builds, extensions and conversions in Usk, 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 Monmouthshire, including neighbouring communities. Local to Usk ## Building in Usk and the surrounding area ### Where we work BUILT works in Usk and the villages around it, including Llangybi, Gwehelog, Llanbadoc, Raglan and Llantrisant. Our team travels from Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye. ### Property types in Usk Usk is a small historic town with Georgian and Victorian houses around Twyn Square, stone cottages, and farmhouses and barns throughout the surrounding countryside. ### What people in Usk ask us for We're asked about barn conversions, extensions, renovations of older homes and new builds on rural plots around the town. ### 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 Usk at a time that suits you. Services in Usk ## What we build in Usk - Popular here ### Design & Build in Usk Design, planning permission and conservation work, priced from the start. - Popular here ### New Builds in Usk Complete new homes, from groundworks to handover, with a 10-year warranty. - Popular here ### Extensions in Usk Single and multi-storey extensions that add space without moving house. - ### Home Renovations in Usk Room layouts, internal alterations and coordinated home refurbishment. - ### Whole-Property Renovations & Restoration in Usk Whole-house repairs, structural alterations and refurbishment planned together. - Popular here ### Barn Conversions in Usk Agricultural buildings turned into homes, handled with care for the original fabric. - ### Garage Conversions in Usk Turn an underused garage into a room you'll use every day. - ### Loft Conversions in Usk Extra bedrooms or a workspace, built into the space you already own. - ### Basement Conversions in Usk Explore the potential of an existing cellar, with structure, moisture and access assessed first. - ### Kitchens in Usk Installations and refurbishments by the same team that builds the shell. - ### Bathrooms in Usk Installations and refurbishments by the same team that builds the shell. - ### Roofing in Usk New roofs, re-roofing and planned roof repairs. - ### Groundworks in Usk Domestic and commercial foundations, drainage, site preparation and sub-bases. - ### Brickwork & Stonework in Usk Brick, block and stone walls, openings and assessed masonry repairs. - ### Plastering & Rendering in Usk Internal plastering and external wall finishes specified for your building. - ### Carpentry in Usk General trade carpentry, in-house. - ### Landscaping & Driveways in Usk Domestic driveways, patios and walls with ground preparation and drainage. - ### Commercial Buildings in Usk Steel-frame buildings, offices, units and food-industry clean facilities. - ### Commercial Fit-Outs & Refurbishments in Usk Adapt offices and commercial units around the way your business works. - ### Commercial Landscaping in Usk Outdoor works for business premises, coordinated with your building and site. Why BUILT in Usk ## A contractor with the capacity to deliver We build to Welsh Building Regulations and our design and build package handles planning and conservation for rural and historic sites. On many projects in Usk, 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 Usk 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 Usk ### Property types Older stone houses and barns need breathable materials and careful structural repair. The town centre is a conservation area. ### Climate and flooding The River Usk has a history of flooding in the town, so flood risk must be considered on low-lying sites. ### Infrastructure and access Rural sites around Usk often rely on private drainage and long service runs, and lanes can be narrow for deliveries. ### Building age Many buildings are centuries old, with structures needing careful survey before conversion or extension. Planning in Usk ## Planning and regulations Monmouthshire County Council handles planning in Usk. The town centre is a conservation area with listed buildings, and riverside parts of the town are in flood zones. Welsh Building Regulations apply. Typical projects ## Projects we take on in Usk Typical Usk projects include converting barns in the surrounding countryside, extending period houses in the town, and new builds on rural plots with consent. We also renovate older stone cottages in villages such as Llangybi and Gwehelog, and build agricultural and commercial buildings for farms and rural businesses across the Usk valley, where good access planning and private drainage are often part of the job. ### Local materials and character Usk's buildings use local sandstone, lime render and Welsh slate. Older houses and barns need breathable lime-based finishes to manage moisture in thick stone walls. Who we work with ## Who we build for in Usk ### Homeowners Families in Usk 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 Usk 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 Usk 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 Usk needing steel-frame buildings, offices, commercial units or clean-environment facilities for the food industry. ### Before you start your Usk project - Know roughly what you want to achieve and what you'd like to spend; we'll tell you honestly what's realistic in Usk. - 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 Usk 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 Usk: your questions ### Do you serve Usk? Yes. BUILT works in Usk 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 Usk? 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 Usk at a time that suits you. ### How much does building work cost in Usk? Every project is different, so we don't publish set prices. After a free site survey on a property you own in Usk, we give you a clear, itemised price. Design and build packages are priced from the outset. ### Do you offer emergency building work in Usk? 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 Usk? 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 Usk 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 Usk? 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 Usk? Yes. Our design and build package covers design, planning permission and conservation work for projects in Usk, with an upfront assessment of how likely approval is. ### Are you insured to work on my property in Usk? Yes. We're CHAS accredited and carry £10M combined public and employers' liability insurance. ### Do you take on commercial projects in Usk? Yes. We build steel-frame buildings, offices, commercial units and clean-environment food-industry facilities in and around Usk. ### Do flood zones affect building in Usk? On low-lying sites, yes. We consider flood risk at survey and design stage. ### Do you convert barns around Usk? Yes. Barn conversions are a core part of our work. ### Do you follow Welsh Building Regulations in Usk? Yes. ## Nearby areas we cover As well as Usk, we build across South Wales and the wider region of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales. Our team regularly works between Usk and nearby Monmouthshire, Abergavenny, Newport, Chepstow, 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 Usk 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 Monmouthshire - Builders in Abergavenny - Builders in Newport - Builders in Chepstow - 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 Usk without a confirmed location. ## Planning a project in Usk? Free site survey on properties you own. No upfront deposit. CHAS accredited and £10M insured. 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