Builders in Hereford & the Wye Valley Villages
Building Services Around Hereford
We’re a building company based in Gorsley, around 27 minutes from Hereford, and we focus on the villages east and south of the city: Fownhope, Mordiford, Holme Lacy, Lugwardine and Bartestree. These are places with period cottages, larger country homes and plots running down towards the Wye and the Lugg. Our own team runs every job from design and groundworks to the final finish, and Hereford comes under Herefordshire Council, our home planning authority.
House Extensions Around Hereford
Rear and side extensions, wraparounds, garden rooms and kitchen-diners, designed to suit cottages and country houses alike. On older homes that means matching brick, stone or timber and getting the roof right. We handle drawings, Herefordshire Council planning and Building Regulations for you.
New Builds Around Hereford
Sites in the Lugg catchment, which includes Lugwardine and Bartestree, need nutrient neutrality calculations before Herefordshire Council can grant planning for new homes, and land near the Wye and the Lugg needs flood checks. Fownhope sits on the edge of the Wye Valley National Landscape. We work all of this into feasibility so the design and the application are right first time.
Home Renovations Around Hereford
Fownhope, Mordiford and Lugwardine are all conservation areas, and the area has some fine historic buildings, from Mordiford’s medieval bridge to Holme Lacy House. We renovate period homes with care, keeping the features that matter and updating layouts, kitchens, bathrooms and services, and we agree the approach with the council’s conservation team first.
Driveways & Landscaping Around Hereford
Driveways, patios, retaining walls, garden rooms, fencing and drainage, with drainage designed for riverside and sloping sites. We cover Fownhope, Mordiford, Holme Lacy, Lugwardine, Bartestree, Hampton Bishop, Dormington and the eastern side of Hereford.
THE BUILD JOURNEY
01
Site Visit
We visit the property and give you a straight view on cost, timescale and any planning, flood or nutrient issues that could affect it.
02
Design and Herefordshire Planning
We prepare drawings with our architects and engineers and handle planning, conservation consent where needed and Building Regulations.
03
Village Build
Our own team runs the build day to day, keeping village roads clear and neighbours informed from groundworks through to finishes.
04
Sign-Off
We walk the finished job with you, deal with any snags and hand over the Building Regulations completion certificate.
Get in touch
If you’re planning a project in one of the villages around Hereford, get in touch and we’ll give you a straight view of what’s involved and what it’s likely to cost.
new builds
Extensions
Renovations
Turnkey solutions
Case Studies
A four-bedroom family home built start to finish by our own team, from groundworks to decoration and landscaping, with a glazed oak entrance and underfloor heating throughout.
FAQ's
What is nutrient neutrality and does it affect me?
Herefordshire Council requires nutrient neutrality calculations for new development in the River Lugg catchment, which includes villages such as Lugwardine and Bartestree. It mainly affects new homes. We check whether your site is affected at the first visit.
Which villages around Hereford do you cover?
We focus on Fownhope, Mordiford, Holme Lacy, Lugwardine, Bartestree, Hampton Bishop and Dormington, along with the eastern side of Hereford itself.
Do you work in conservation areas?
Yes. Fownhope, Mordiford and Lugwardine are all conservation areas. We agree the approach with Herefordshire Council’s conservation team before work starts.
Is flood risk an issue near the Wye and Lugg?
On some sites, yes. Mordiford sits where the Lugg meets the Wye, and low-lying land along both rivers floods. We check flood maps and ground levels early and design floor levels and drainage to suit.
Can you build a new home from start to finish?
Yes. Our own team built Oakleigh Lodge near Ross-on-Wye from groundworks to decoration and landscaping, and we run client new builds the same way.
Who handles planning for Hereford projects?
Hereford and the surrounding villages come under Herefordshire Council, which is also our home planning authority. We prepare and submit applications and manage Building Regulations alongside.
Will nutrient neutrality affect an extension?
Usually not. The nutrient rules in the River Lugg catchment mainly apply to new homes and other development that adds overnight occupancy. A standard extension to an existing house is not normally affected, but we check at the first visit.