Skilled Tradespeople for Structural Work, Renovations & Home Improvements
We provide professional general building services for homeowners across Chelmsford, supporting a wide range of residential building projects. From smaller improvement works to larger building upgrades, our focus is on delivering reliable workmanship, practical solutions, and high-quality finishes that improve how your home functions. General building covers many aspects of property improvement, whether you’re repairing existing structures, upgrading internal layouts, or carrying out supporting works as part of a larger renovation or extension.
Each project begins with a clear understanding of your requirements and the condition of the property. We assess the work carefully and recommend the most appropriate approach based on safety, durability, and long-term value. Our general building services are ideal for homeowners looking to enhance their property without unnecessary complexity, ensuring all work integrates seamlessly with the existing structure and is completed to a professional standard.
Why Choose Chelmsford Builders for General Building?
Whether you’re opening up a kitchen, removing internal walls or adapting the layout of your home, our team manages the entire process safely. We install steel beams (RSJs), follow engineer drawings and ensure all structural work complies with building regulations.
Improve flow and functionality with new room layouts, including:
Stud wall construction
Room reconfiguration
Doorway adjustments
Open-plan conversions
Ceiling and wall reconstruction
Perfect for modernising older properties.
Smooth, flawless finishing for:
Walls & ceilings (skimming)
Reboarding & plaster repairs
External rendering and patchwork
High-quality results ready for decorating.
Professional brickwork for:
Extensions
Garden walls
Repointing
Structural brick repairs
Chimney work
Our masonry team produces strong, clean and accurate finishes.
We take a structured, organised approach to general building work, ensuring projects are managed efficiently from start to finish. Clear communication is maintained throughout, with realistic timescales and honest advice provided at every stage. Whether the work is a standalone project or part of a wider renovation, our aim is to deliver dependable results that are built to last and completed with minimal disruption.
We carry out general building work across Chelmsford and the surrounding areas, working with homeowners on a variety of residential projects. Our coverage includes Springfield, Great Baddow, Galleywood, Writtle, Boreham, and nearby villages. Local knowledge allows us to plan work that suits local property styles, access requirements, and construction considerations. If you’re unsure whether we cover your location, feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to confirm availability and discuss your project.
Create a warm, fully insulated garden room ideal for working, relaxing or exercising all year round. We design and build stylish outdoor offices, gyms and studios using high-quality materials and modern construction techniques. Quick to install and built to last, a garden room is one of the most effective ways to add extra usable space to your Basildon home.
Transform your unused attic into a bright and practical new living space. Whether you need an extra bedroom, home office or ensuite, our loft conversions include all structural work, insulation, electrics and finishing. We build Dormer, Velux and hip-to-gable conversions designed to maximise light, comfort and property value.
Expand your home with a beautifully built single-storey, double-storey or wraparound extension. From open-plan kitchens to larger living areas and additional bedrooms, we manage the entire process — foundations, structure, roofing, glazing and finishing. Our extensions are designed for long-term durability and seamless integration with your existing property.
Get a fast, no-obligation quote for extensions, loft conversions, garden rooms or general building work/