GuildfordSurrey
Builders in Guildford.Homes finished properly.
Extensions, loft conversions, new builds and full renovations across Guildford and Surrey. One team, one point of contact, from the first drawing to the final coat.
Who we are
Quality building,right here in Guildford.
Bell & Collier Construction builds and renovates homes across Guildford and Surrey. We handle everything from a single storey extension to a full new build, with the same team on site from the first day to the last.
No subcontractor shuffle, no vague day rates. Just honest advice, a clear written quote, and work that is finished properly and signed off.
- Google rating
- 4.8
Rated by homeowners on Google
- How we quote
Free
Written quotes, itemised and no obligation
- 4.8 / 5
Google rating
Rated by homeowners on Google
- 6
Trades under one roof
Design, groundwork, carpentry, electrics and plumbing
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Areas covered
Guildford and the villages around it
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Point of contact
The same team on site from first day to last
We would rather tell you a jobwill not work than take yourmoney finding out.
How we work
What we do
A full service builder,under one roof.
Design, groundwork, carpentry, electrics and plumbing, handled by one team with a single point of contact for the whole job.
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Property Extensions
Single and double storey extensions that add real space and real value, designed and built by one team.
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Loft Conversions
Unused attic space turned into bright bedrooms, home offices and en suites that feel part of the house.
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New Build Homes
Individual new houses taken from design and planning through to the final coat, warm and built to last.
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Renovation & Refurbishment
Home renovation and property refurbishment that brings a tired house up to date without stripping out the character that makes it worth keeping.
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Garage Conversions
Cold, half used garages reworked into warm rooms you actually live in, insulated and signed off properly.
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Structural Alterations
Walls removed, steels installed and layouts opened up, with the calculations and building control sign off in place.
Recent work
A portfolio across the county
Every photograph on this site is our own work, not a stock library.
Crittall style glazing
Garden terrace at dusk
Open plan kitchen
Loft conversion landing
Garden room
Garden office
Rear extension
Raised terrace and piers
Client reviews
The project included adding a carport, extending the front of the house, and enlarging a bedroom to the front of the property. Everything was completed to a high standard, and the craftsmanship speaks for itself. The team was professional and friendly and kept the site clean throughout. Communication was excellent, we were always kept in the loop.
Rated 4.8 on GoogleRead our Google reviews
How it works
Simple, start to finish
Most of the stress in building work comes from not knowing what happens next. Pick a stage below and see exactly what happens, what we need from you, and how long it takes.
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First visit
We walk round the property with you, take a proper look at what you have got, and talk through what you want to do. If something will not work, or there is a cheaper way to get most of what you are after, this is when we say so. We measure up and take photographs so we can price the job accurately.
- What we need from you
- Nothing to prepare. Show us round and tell us what you have in mind, even if it is only a rough idea.
- How long it takes
- About an hour, usually within a week of you calling.
Drawings and approvals
We check the constraints on your specific address, conservation area, listing, green belt, protected trees, and tell you whether the job is permitted development, prior approval or a full application. We work alongside your architect and structural engineer, or introduce you to people we have used for years. We handle the building control side.
- What we need from you
- Decide how far you want to take the scheme, then sign off the drawings once you are happy.
- How long it takes
- Permitted development can be a few weeks. A full application usually takes around eight weeks from validation, longer in a conservation area.
A written quote
You get a written, itemised quote setting out what each part of the job costs, so you can see where the money goes and decide what matters to you. No vague day rates, and no single lump sum with nothing behind it. If we can see a genuine unknown, a wall we cannot look behind or ground we have not dug, we tell you and we agree how it will be handled rather than burying it.
- What we need from you
- Read it, ask about anything that is not clear, and tell us what you would like adjusted.
- How long it takes
- Usually within a week or two of the drawings being finalised.
The build
The same team is on your job from the first day to the last, with one person you can ring. We set up properly, protect your drive and garden, and keep the site swept and safe each evening. You always know what is happening the following week, and where we are building near a boundary we serve the party wall notices in good time.
- What we need from you
- Choose kitchens, tiles, sanitaryware and finishes when we ask. We flag each decision deadline well in advance so nothing holds the job up.
- How long it takes
- Roughly 12 to 16 weeks on site for a typical single storey rear extension. Loft conversions are usually 8 to 12 weeks.
Sign off and handover
Building control inspects at the right stages and issues the completion certificate, which we hand to you. Keep it safe, because your buyer's solicitor will ask for it one day. We walk round the finished work with you, write down anything that needs putting right, and come back and do it.
- What we need from you
- Walk round with us and point out anything you are not happy with. We would much rather hear it now than a year later.
- How long it takes
- A few days at the end, with the certificate following afterwards.
What we do, and where
Guildford and the villages around it
We build extensions, convert lofts and garages, carry out structural work, renovate whole houses and build new homes, across Guildford and the villages around it. If you are within about half an hour of us, ask.
Guildford
GU1 · GU2 · GU3 · GU4
Merrow
GU1 · GU4
Burpham
GU1 · GU4
East Horsley
KT24
Godalming
GU7 · GU8
Bramley
GU5
Albury
GU5
Woking
GU21 · GU22
Farnham
GU9 · GU10
Cranleigh
GU6
Shalford
GU4
Wonersh
GU5
West Horsley
KT24
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Most of what we build gets photographed on the way through, from the first dig to the last coat. If you want a feel for how we work before you ring, this is the place to look.
Start your project
See something you like,or ready to begin?
Tell us a little about what you have in mind and we will get back to you to talk it through. No pressure and no obligation, just honest advice from a builder you can trust.
- Call us
- 07584 678280 / 07725 914955
- Find us
- 70 Sheepfold Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 9TU
Good to know
Questions we get asked a lot
If the answer you need is not here, call us. We would rather spend ten minutes on the phone than have you guess.
We are based on Sheepfold Road in Guildford and work across the borough and the villages around it, including Merrow, Burpham, East Horsley, Godalming, Bramley and Albury. If you are within about half an hour of Guildford, ask us.
Yes. We come out, look at the property, talk through what you want and what is realistic, and then send a written itemised quote. There is no charge and no obligation, and we do not do the sit down sales visit.
We keep the core trades in house, so the same team is on your job from start to finish. Where a job needs a specialist, for example a structural engineer or a specialist roofing detail, we bring in someone we have worked with for years rather than whoever is cheapest that week.
Yes. We will tell you at the first visit which route your job needs, whether that is permitted development, prior approval or a full application, and we work alongside your architect and engineer. We handle the building control side and the sign off at the end.
For a single storey rear extension, plan on roughly 12 to 16 weeks on site once approvals are in place. A loft conversion is usually 8 to 12 weeks. A full house renovation or a new build is a longer programme and we will give you a realistic one before you commit.
Yes, we carry public liability insurance and we are happy to send the certificate before you appoint us. Bell & Collier Construction Ltd is registered in England and Wales, company number 14131831.
Thinking about a project?
Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we will come and look at it. Free quotes across Guildford and Surrey, with no obligation and no sales visit.