Careful builders in Chichester for period and modern homes
Conmax Ltd are builders in Chichester, helping homeowners in the city, Bosham, Fishbourne and Southbourne with extensions, refurbishments, kitchens, bathrooms and general building work. Chichester is around ten miles east of our Havant base along the A27, just across the county border in West Sussex. Call 07909 664 685 for a free, no-obligation quote.
Chichester is a cathedral city with Roman roots. Its four main streets still follow the Roman cross layout, and the historic centre is packed with Georgian townhouses, flint cottages and listed buildings. Away from the centre you will find 1930s suburbs, mid-century estates and newer developments on former hospital and barracks land.
Sensitive work in the city centre
Central Chichester falls within a conservation area, and many buildings are listed. That places extra responsibility on any builder. Matching brickwork and lime mortar, retaining original sash windows and fitting services without damaging historic fabric all take time and skill. We can support you with the paperwork and liaise with the council and your architect or heritage consultant as required. Our renovation service covers listed building requirements where needed.
Homes around Bosham and Fishbourne
Harbourside villages such as Bosham and Fishbourne have their own charm and their own challenges. Low-lying streets are exposed to tidal flooding, and the harbour setting means design and materials are often scrutinised. The Chichester Harbour National Landscape covers much of the surrounding shoreline. We can suggest flood-resilient finishes, practical layouts and materials that suit the setting.
Family homes and modern estates
Not every Chichester project is period. Suburban semis and modern estates need bigger kitchens, extra bedrooms, home offices and outdoor space just as much, and we carry out extensions, garage conversions and patios to suit. We plan each job to keep noise, dust and parking under control.
Access in the historic centre
Streets within the city walls can be narrow, with limited parking and restrictions on vehicles. We plan deliveries, skips and working hours in advance so neighbours and businesses are not disrupted, and we take care with the paving, walls and doorways we pass on the way in. It is a small thing that says a lot about how a firm works.
Gardens, patios and outside space
Chichester’s larger gardens and courtyard terraces reward good outdoor building. We lay porcelain patios, build garden rooms and decking, form paths and edging, and prepare sites with proper groundworks and drainage. In a conservation area or near a listed building, outdoor structures can still need consent, so we check before we start. Local builders in Chichester should be able to tell you exactly what applies, and we will do the same.
Which council deals with planning?
Planning in Chichester is handled by Chichester District Council, or by the South Downs National Park Authority for properties to the north of the city that lie within the park. Because we are based in Hampshire, it is worth confirming early which authority applies to your home, and we will point you in the right direction.
Our work also takes in Emsworth, Havant and Hayling Island. If you are comparing builders in Chichester, check that they are used to period property and know their way around local planning.
Recent building and home improvement work
A selection of recent projects from our team. Tap a photo to see it full size.
What customers say about our work
“Highly recommended, Constantin was polite and knowledgeable from the outset. Punctual, tidy and very helpful whenever we had questions.”
“He is extremely clean and tidy. Extremely meticulous and his work is just wow.”
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