Your Trusted Builder in Torquay

We've been serving Torquay and Torbay homeowners for 20 years - hundreds of completed projects across Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and the wider South Devon area. We're fully insured, provide written contracts with fixed prices, and you'll have direct contact with our team throughout. Check our Google reviews, ask for local references, and meet us in person before committing. We're not going anywhere - we live and work here too.

Your investment depends on several key factors: the size and complexity of the project, materials you choose (standard vs. premium finishes), structural work required (especially in older Victorian/Edwardian properties), and whether you need planning permission or just Building Regulations approval. We provide detailed, itemised quotes that break down every cost - labour, materials, permits, everything - so you know exactly where your money goes. Book a free consultation and we'll give you a personalised quote within 48 hours. No obligation, no pressure.

It depends on your property and what you're planning. Many extensions fall under "permitted development" and don't need planning permission - but there are limits on size and location. Conservation areas (common in parts of Torquay, Chelston and Babbacombe) have stricter rules. We'll assess your property during our free consultation and tell you exactly what's required. If you do need planning permission, we can handle the application for you or work with your architect.

We give you realistic timelines upfront: single-storey extensions typically take 8-12 weeks, two-storey extensions 12-16 weeks, loft conversions 6-8 weeks, and garage conversions 4-8 weeks. These are working timescales once we start on site. If planning permission is needed, add 8-12 weeks for that process. We build in buffer time for Devon's weather and any unexpected issues (especially in older properties). You'll get a detailed schedule before we start, and we'll keep you updated throughout.

Older Devon properties sometimes reveal hidden issues - damp, outdated wiring, structural concerns. We conduct thorough surveys before quoting to minimise surprises, but if we do find something unexpected, we'll stop, explain the issue clearly, give you options with costs, and only proceed with your approval. No surprise bills. This is why we prefer fixed-price quotes with contingency allowances built in for older properties.

We serve Torquay (including St Marychurch, Chelston, Babbacombe, Shiphay), Paignton, Brixham and the wider Torbay area, plus surrounding South Devon towns including Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Dawlish and Totnes. We also take on larger extension and kitchen projects in Exeter and Plymouth. If you're unsure whether we cover your area, just ask - we're happy to travel for the right project.

Many homeowners feel overwhelmed by the process. We'll visit your home, discuss what you need, handle planning and Building Regulations, and manage the entire build. You'll have one point of contact throughout. If you already have plans from an architect, we're happy to work from those. Either way, we'll guide you through every step.

Generally, yes - well-executed extensions typically add more value than they cost. Kitchen extensions and extra bedrooms (via loft conversions) are particularly valuable in the Devon market. But here's what matters more: you'll get years of enjoying the extra space and avoiding the £15,000-£25,000 cost of moving. Think of it as investing in your quality of life first, property value second.