Reliable builders in Waterlooville for growing households
If you are looking for builders in Waterlooville, Conmax Ltd can help with extensions, loft and garage conversions, kitchens, bathrooms and complete refurbishments. We are based in nearby Havant, only a few miles away, so site visits and quotes are usually quick to arrange. Call 07909 664 685 for a free, no-obligation quote.
Waterlooville has grown quickly over the years. Alongside the established streets of Cowplain and Purbrook, with their 1950s to 1970s semis and bungalows, the town has seen large new-build developments such as Berewood and Newlands to the north-west. Older and newer homes need different things from a builder, and we plan our work accordingly.
Popular projects for Waterlooville homes
- Loft conversions that add a bedroom and en-suite to 1960s and 70s houses
- Garage conversions into home offices, playrooms or gyms
- Rear and side extensions to enlarge kitchens and living rooms
- Open-plan kitchen-diners created by removing internal walls
- Bathroom and en-suite fitting, including tiling and plumbing
- Patios, decking and garden paths
Bungalows in Cowplain, Purbrook and Denmead
Bungalows are a big part of the local housing stock, and many sit on generous plots. That makes them good candidates for a loft conversion or a rear extension without losing the garden. We advise on the best layout, from steelwork and roof design to staircase position, and we coordinate building control approval so the finished space is fully signed off. Our property renovations and extensions pages explain more about how we work.
Upgrading newer homes on modern estates
On modern estates the priorities are different. Plots are tighter, neighbours are close and the house may still be inside its new-build warranty, so it is worth checking whether the warranty or any covenants affect what you can change. Once that is clear, the wishes are usually simple ones: a bigger kitchen, a downstairs cloakroom, better flooring and a garden that works for the family. As one of the local builders in Waterlooville, we keep noise, dust and parking under control so your neighbours stay happy too.
Making an ordinary family house work harder
Many homes in Waterlooville were built with a separate kitchen, a small dining room and a tiny downstairs toilet. Knocking two rooms into one, adding a proper utility space and fitting a modern cloakroom can change how a house feels without changing its footprint. Where a rear extension is the better answer, we plan it so the garden stays usable, with bi-fold or French doors opening onto a level patio.
If you already have drawings from an architect, we can price and build from them. If not, we can help you shape a sensible layout before anything is drawn up.
Which council will you deal with?
Most of Waterlooville falls under Havant Borough Council, but some outlying villages, such as Denmead, sit under a different council. We will point you to the right planning team. The Planning Portal has a helpful guide to loft conversions if you are weighing up a roof conversion.
We also cover nearby Horndean, Havant and Portsmouth, and further west Fareham. If you are comparing builders in Waterlooville, ask each firm for a written, itemised quote. We are always happy to provide one.
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 wanted our new property re-plastered and painted on the inside, changed our flooring and added floorboards to the loft. Constantin was very reliable and trustworthy, we gave the keys and left the property to him.”
“Constantin did an excellent job fitting a new bath, tiling, and painting. Prompt and helpful. I would recommend for quality work.”
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