Skilled builders in Southsea for Victorian and Edwardian homes
Conmax Ltd are builders in Southsea who enjoy working on the area’s period homes. From bay-fronted Victorian terraces to tall villas near the Common, and flats converted from grand houses, we can renovate, extend and update your property with a tidy, careful approach. Call 07909 664 685 for a free, no-obligation quote.
Southsea’s streets are full of character. Roads around Albert Road, Palmerston Road and Craneswater are lined with Victorian and Edwardian architecture, high ceilings and original details, and the seafront and Southsea Common are moments away. Those details are what make homes here special, and what we work to protect.
Restoring period features
Cornices, ceiling roses, picture rails, sash windows and floorboards are worth keeping. Where they have been damaged, hidden or lost, we can repair, reinstate or replicate them, and where you would like a more modern look, we plan the work so nothing is lost by accident. Sanding and repairing original floorboards, re-plastering tired walls and fitting new skirting boards in matching profiles are all part of our carpentry and refurbishment work.
Kitchens, bathrooms and layouts for older houses
High-ceilinged Victorian houses often have awkward layouts: dark kitchens at the back, bathrooms added as an afterthought and tight staircases. We can knock through carefully with the right structural support, reconfigure rooms and fit new kitchens and bathrooms that suit the building. In garden and basement flats, smart planning makes the most of every centimetre. Flats may need permission from the freeholder or management company, so check your lease before work begins.
Flats, noise and layout changes
Period houses converted into flats often have thin floors and shared walls, so noise is a common complaint. When we refurbish a flat we can improve sound insulation in floors and party walls where the structure allows, and choose flooring that suits the building. We also help owners who want to reverse earlier alterations, such as replacing a boxed-in fireplace with something more in keeping, or reopening a doorway that was blocked off. Experienced builders in Southsea will know which of these changes need consent and which do not.
Loft conversions and rear extensions
Many Southsea terraces have room to grow upwards or backwards. Dormer loft conversions and small rear extensions can add a bedroom or a bright kitchen-diner, but conservation area rules can affect what is allowed at the front and sides of a property. Southsea has several conservation areas, and changes to windows, doors and roofs that can be seen from the street may need consent. We will help you find out early. Our renovations and extensions pages show the range of work we cover, and Portsmouth City Council can confirm local planning requirements.
Sea air and older buildings
Being near the seafront brings salt and damp, which are hard on external woodwork, pointing and metalwork. We use suitable paints, sealants and fixings, and will point out maintenance jobs that can be dealt with before they turn into costly repairs.
We also cover Portsmouth, Hayling Island and Havant. If you are asking builders in Southsea for quotes, find out whether they have worked on period properties before, because it matters.
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
“Constantin decorated our entire 4 bedroom house to a very high standard that was above and beyond our expectations.”
“He was punctual and respected our property (removed his shoes, unasked, when he needed to enter the house) and he worked tirelessly throughout the day.”
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