Builders in Cheltenham
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Extensions, Renovations & Heritage Specialists Across Cheltenham
Cheltenham is one of the finest Regency towns in England — and it demands builders who understand that. Whether you're extending a period villa in Montpellier, renovating a townhouse in the Suffolks, fitting out commercial space on the Promenade, or building a contemporary home in Up Hatherley, MBM brings the scale, craftsmanship and project management that Cheltenham properties deserve.
We're based just seven miles away in Tewkesbury, with 70 direct employees and over 200 vetted supply chain partners. That means we're local enough to be on your site in minutes, and large enough to resource your project properly from day one — whatever its size.
Call us today on 01684 423211 or request a quote to discuss your Cheltenham project.
Building Services in Cheltenham
House Extensions
From single-storey kitchen extensions in Leckhampton to double-storey additions in Prestbury, we design and build extensions that add genuine space and value. Our team handles everything from initial design liaison and structural calculations through to building regulations sign-off and final finishes. We work with Cheltenham's varied housing stock — Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, 1930s properties, and modern estates — adapting our approach to complement the existing architecture.
Popular extension projects in Cheltenham include: rear and side extensions, wrap-around extensions, kitchen-diner extensions, two-storey additions, orangeries, and garden rooms.
Renovations & Refurbishments
Cheltenham's property stock offers enormous potential for renovation — from opening up ground floors in period terraces to complete internal reconfigurations. Our teams handle structural alterations, partition removal, new kitchens and bathrooms, rewiring, replastering, and all decorative finishes. We manage the full programme so you deal with one team, not a dozen separate trades.
Heritage & Listed Buildings
Cheltenham has over 2,500 listed buildings and sits almost entirely within a conservation area. We have hands-on experience with Regency stucco, ornamental plasterwork, sash window restoration, stone repair, and period-appropriate detailing. Our teams understand the listed building consent process through Cheltenham Borough Council's conservation team and work sensitively to preserve original character while bringing homes up to modern standards of comfort and energy efficiency.
Loft & Garage Conversions
Many Cheltenham homes have excellent loft conversion potential, particularly the larger Victorian and Edwardian properties across Battledown, Charlton Kings, and the Park district. We also convert garages into home offices, playrooms, and annexe accommodation — an increasingly popular option in areas where extensions may be restricted by plot size or planning constraints.
New Builds
We deliver new build homes across the Cheltenham area, from bespoke architect-designed properties to smaller infill developments. Our full design and build service provides a single accountable team managing every aspect from planning through to handover.
Commercial Building & Fit-Outs
Cheltenham's commercial property market is active and varied — from the professional services quarter around Imperial Square and the Promenade to the retail and leisure offerings along the High Street and Regent Arcade area. We provide office refurbishments, retail fit-outs, hospitality renovations, and M&E upgrades, working to tight programmes that minimise disruption to your business.
Property Maintenance
We provide planned and responsive maintenance services for landlords, letting agents, housing associations, and commercial property owners across Cheltenham. From routine repairs to full void turnarounds, our maintenance teams deliver reliable, professional service.
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Why Cheltenham Clients Choose MBM
Bigger Than a One-Man Band. More Personal Than a National.
Most builders serving Cheltenham are small operations — one or two tradespeople and a van. National firms, meanwhile, often treat Cheltenham as an afterthought in a South West region. MBM sits in the sweet spot: 70 direct employees with genuine depth across every trade, but still a family-founded business where the directors know your project and your project manager answers their phone.
We’re the trusted builders, based locally providing expert personal service.
Five Accreditations Most Local Builders Can't Match
Federation of Master Builders
As a master builder our work
is vetted and inspected
CHAS
We are health and safety
pre-qualified in construction
Constructionline
Verified for public and private
sector work
SafeContractor
Approved with full safe
contractor status
TrustMark
Government Endorsed
Quality Scheme
One Team. Every Trade. One Point of Contact.
Your dedicated project manager coordinates bricklayers, carpenters, plasterers, roofers, electricians, plumbers, decorators, and groundworkers — all from within our own workforce and trusted supply chain. No subcontractor roulette. No gaps in the programme waiting for trades to turn up. No finger-pointing when something needs resolving.
We Understand Cheltenham's Planning Landscape
Cheltenham's conservation area and the density of listed buildings mean that planning and consent requirements can be more complex than in other towns. We know the local planning framework, we've worked with Cheltenham Borough Council's conservation officers, and we can advise you early on what's likely to need consent and what falls within permitted development.
Areas We Cover Across Cheltenham
We work throughout Cheltenham and its surrounding areas including Montpellier, the Suffolks, Pittville, Prestbury, Battledown, Charlton Kings, Leckhampton, Hatherley, Up Hatherley, Warden Hill, the Park, Benhall, Springbank, Swindon Village, and Bishops Cleeve.
We also serve Tewkesbury (our home base), Gloucester, Worcester, Bristol, and the Cotswolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Costs depend on size, specification and complexity. As a broad guide, a single-storey rear extension in Cheltenham typically starts from around £45,000–£65,000, while a double-storey extension might range from £80,000–£130,000+. Cheltenham's conservation area can add cost if heritage-sensitive materials or detailing is required. We provide free, detailed quotations — call 01684 423211 to arrange a site visit.
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Many extensions fall under permitted development rights, but Cheltenham's extensive conservation area means additional restrictions often apply. If your property is listed, you will need listed building consent for most internal and external alterations. We can advise you on requirements and help manage applications through Cheltenham Borough Council.
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Yes. With over 2,500 listed buildings in Cheltenham, heritage work is a significant part of what we do. Our teams have experience with Regency and Georgian properties, including lime plastering, sash window restoration, ornamental plasterwork repair, and conservation-grade stonework.
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A single-storey extension generally takes 12–16 weeks on site. Double-storey and more complex projects may take 16–24 weeks. We provide realistic timelines at the quotation stage and your project manager keeps you informed throughout with regular updates.
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Yes. We handle office fit-outs, retail refurbishments, hospitality projects, and building maintenance across Cheltenham's commercial districts. Our commercial team is experienced in working to tight deadlines and minimising disruption to business operations.
Start Your Cheltenham Project
Whether you've got architectural drawings ready to go or you're still at the ideas stage, we'd welcome the chance to talk it through. No obligation, no hard sell — just a straightforward conversation about what's achievable, what it would cost, and how we'd manage it.