Practical builders in Portsmouth for landlords and homeowners
Conmax Ltd are builders in Portsmouth, covering everything from full refurbishments to kitchen and bathroom fitting across Portsea Island and the mainland suburbs. We work for landlords, letting agents, homeowners and small businesses, and we are based just up the road in Havant. Call 07909 664 685 for a free, no-obligation quote.
Portsmouth is one of the most densely built cities in the UK. Streets of compact Victorian and Edwardian terraces run through Fratton, Milton, Copnor and North End, flats sit above shops, and 1930s semis fill Cosham, Drayton and Farlington. Space is at a premium, so making every square metre work matters.
Refurbishment for landlords and investors
A quick, tidy turnaround between tenancies protects your rental income. We handle the whole job so you deal with one team: stripping out, plastering, flooring, tiling, kitchens, bathrooms and decoration. We recommend hard-wearing finishes that stand up to tenant use, such as laminate and luxury vinyl flooring, and we can carry out repairs and upgrades in occupied or empty properties. Portsmouth’s large rental market includes student lets, family rentals and shared houses, and we work with landlords and letting agents to keep costs and timescales under control.
Working on terraced houses and flats
Tight streets bring practical challenges. Skips and scaffolding on the public highway usually need a licence or permit from the council, parking is limited, and shared walls mean party-wall and noise considerations. We plan deliveries, waste removal and working hours before we start so neighbours are not caught out. Our property refurbishment page describes how we manage a full refurbishment from start to finish.
Damp, condensation and ventilation in older terraces
Older terraces on Portsea Island are prone to condensation and damp, especially in rear bathrooms and ground-floor rooms that get little airflow. Before decorating over a problem, we look for the cause, whether that is a failing gutter, poor ventilation or a bathroom without an extractor fan, and put it right so the repair lasts. It is the kind of practical detail that keeps a property lettable and stops the same complaint coming back. That is what landlords should expect from builders in Portsmouth.
HMOs, licensing and planning
If you plan to turn a family home into a house in multiple occupation (HMO), check the rules first. Portsmouth City Council has specific planning policies on HMOs, and a licence may also be needed. The GOV.UK guidance on HMO licensing explains the basics, and Portsmouth City Council’s planning pages cover local policy. Once the approvals are in place, we can carry out the building work involved, from partitions to kitchens and bathrooms.
Shops, offices and small commercial units
We also carry out commercial work, including partition walls, flooring and redecoration for offices and small businesses, scheduled around your working hours to keep disruption low. We cover Southsea, Havant, Waterlooville and Fareham too. If you are asking builders in Portsmouth for quotes, request a written breakdown so you can compare like with like.
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
“We used Constantin Maxim for our three bathrooms: tiling and installing radiators - he did an absolute fantastic job and I’m so pleased!”
“He is extremely clean and tidy. Extremely meticulous and his work is just wow.”
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