Open-plan living space in a finished extension, Furneaux Pelham, by Holman Simmons Ltd

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Builders in Bishop's Stortford

Bishop's Stortford and the villages around it are our second cluster, and we are there most weeks.

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What we have built in Bishop's Stortford

Real jobs, with the dates they were finished. Every one of them is on our Instagram if you want to see it happen.

A rear extension with structural steel, taking shape through 2026
A brick retaining wall and outdoor transformation, July 2026
A timber framed extension at Albury End, August 2026
Two projects running in Little Hallingbury at once, summer 2026
A beautiful extension finished in Furneaux Pelham, January 2025

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We work across Bishop's Stortford and the villages around it.

StandonAlburyFurneaux PelhamLittle Hallingbury

Not sure whether we cover you? Just ask. We are based at Belfry House, Bell Lane, Hertford.

House extensions in Bishop's Stortford

Extension work in Bishop's Stortford and the villages around it, built with structural steel or timber frame depending on what the house actually needs rather than what is quickest to price. Planning in the town goes to East Herts District Council, the same authority as Hertford and Ware. Some of the villages just over the Essex border come under a different council, and we will tell you which applies to your address on the free visit.

What we do in Bishop's Stortford

ExtensionsExtensions are the bulk of what we do. Over a hundred of them in the last two years, from single-storey rears to full wrap-arounds, built by our own team from the first dig to the last coat.More on extensions

Garage ConversionsA garage you park boxes in is the cheapest square metre in your house to reclaim. We have done fourteen of these in the last two years.More on garage conversions

Renovation & RepairWhole-house refurbishments, single rooms, and the repairs people put off. No job is too small to look at.More on renovation & repair

Brickwork & PlasteringThe two trades that decide whether a job looks right. Both are done by our own team rather than subcontracted out.More on brickwork & plastering

Questions people ask us about building in Bishop's Stortford

The answers below are specific to Bishop's Stortford. Planning rules are national, but the authority that applies them is local, and yours is East Herts District Council.

Do I need planning permission for an extension in Bishop's Stortford?

Often not, but the town straddles a boundary that catches people out. Bishop's Stortford itself is East Herts District Council, while some of the villages just over the line are in Essex under a different authority. We will tell you which one applies to your address on the free visit.

Do you work on the Essex side of the border?

Yes. Little Hallingbury and the villages either side of the boundary are part of our normal patch. We have had two jobs running in Little Hallingbury at the same time.

What have you built around Bishop's Stortford?

A rear extension with structural steel, a brick retaining wall and outdoor transformation, a timber framed extension at Albury End, and a finished extension in Furneaux Pelham. The dates are listed on this page.

Planning something in Bishop's Stortford?

Tell us roughly what you are planning and Scott will come and look. The visit, the advice and the written quote are all free.

Plan your project Call 07786 578924