Greater Manchester · Alderley Edge · FMB Member
Builders In Alderley Edge.
High-Spec Residential —
Conservation, Heritage, New Build.
Substantial extensions, replacement dwellings, heritage re-roofs and full refurbishments across Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley — designed and built end-to-end by a Manchester-based team set up for premium Cheshire residential work.
Same-week feasibility visits across Alderley Edge
Local Relevance · Alderley Edge
A Alderley Edge Builder,
Not A Builder Who Visits Alderley Edge.
Why We Work In Alderley Edge
Alderley Edge is core Cheshire territory for us. The work here is almost exclusively substantial detached houses on generous plots, where briefs run to serious extensions, full replacement dwellings, large-format kitchens and high-spec whole-house refurbishments. The village's conservation status and Article 4 directions demand careful design and material matching — we work inside those constraints every week.
Alderley Edge Property Types We Know
Alderley Edge housing is dominated by large 1920s–60s detached houses on plots of a quarter to a full acre, period merchant villas and lodges along Macclesfield Road and Trafford Road, and modern executive replacement dwellings on plot-split or demolished sites. Stone and high-quality brick are the dominant materials with natural slate and stone tile roofs.
Common Briefs In Alderley Edge
What we price most in Alderley Edge: substantial single- and two-storey rear extensions; full replacement dwellings through Cheshire East planning; high-spec whole-house refurbishments coordinated with interior designers and bespoke joiners; natural slate re-roofs with heritage detailing; and basement/cellar conversions on the larger period villas.
Driving Time To Alderley Edge
Alderley Edge is 30–40 minutes from our Manchester base via the A34 — close enough for same-week site visits and routine snag attendance.
Services In Alderley Edge
What We Build
In Alderley Edge.
House Extensions
Single-storey rear, side-return, wrap-around and double-storey extensions delivered on a fixed contract.
Read Service BriefLoft Conversions
Velux roof-light, rear dormer and hip-to-gable loft conversions across Greater Manchester.
Read Service BriefKitchen & Bathroom Refurbishments
Full kitchen and bathroom refurbishments delivered by one team.
Read Service BriefRoofing
Pitched re-roofs, EPDM and GRP flat roofs, slate and tile repairs, ridge and chimney works.
Read Service BriefBrickwork & Masonry
Time-served brickwork and masonry across Greater Manchester.
Read Service BriefPlastering & Rendering
Skim finishes, full replasters, dry-lining and modern silicone render systems across Greater Manchester. Walls that look flat under a raking light, render that doesn't crack on the second winter.
Read Service BriefGroundworks & Foundations
Strip, raft and pile foundations, drainage, slabs and site clearance across Greater Manchester.
Read Service BriefNew Build Construction
Self-builds, infill plots, replacement dwellings and small-site housing across Greater Manchester.
Read Service BriefCommercial Building Works
Shopfits, salon and café fit-outs, light commercial extensions and managed commercial builds across Greater Manchester.
Read Service BriefWhy Choose Us In Alderley Edge
Trust Built
On The Ground.
FMB
Federation of Master Builders member
£2m
Public liability insurance
Yes
Conservation & heritage capable
10yr
Guarantee on new roofs
What's Specific To Alderley Edge
Local Problems,
Local Answers.
Property type, climate, building age and infrastructure all behave differently in Alderley Edge. Generic builders don't account for it. We do.
Conservation Area & Article 4 Directions
Much of Alderley Edge village sits inside conservation area with Article 4 directions removing key Permitted Development rights. Roof material, fenestration, render colour and boundary treatments are all controlled. We design within the rules at feasibility — not after a planning refusal.
Mature Tree Influence On Foundations
The mature oaks, beeches and pines that make Alderley plots desirable also drive foundation depth — often 1.5m+ in clay near influence zones. We commission tree surveys at feasibility and design foundations to NHBC tables before tender, not after a Building Control fail.
Heritage Roof Detailing — Natural Slate & Stone
Period properties carry natural Welsh slate or stone tile roofs with hand-dressed lead, stone chimneys and parapet gutters. Concrete-tile re-roofs aren't appropriate here and devalue the property. We work in matched heritage materials, sourced through specialist merchants.
Replacement Dwelling Volume Limits
Cheshire East planning controls replacement-dwelling volume against the original house. Most Alderley replacement schemes succeed or fail on how well the volume case is argued at design stage. We've delivered several through planning by getting the brief right early.
How It Works
First Call
To Final Sign-Off.
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Enquiry
Tell us the brief by phone, email or form.
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On-Site Survey
We come out, measure up and listen properly.
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Fixed Written Quote
Once drawings and scope are confirmed, the job is priced by our quantity surveyor and sent over as a fixed price.
04
Build & Sign-Off
On site daily, tidy at end of day, signed off when you're happy.
Alderley Edge Questions
Straight
Answers.
Cost, response time, coverage, emergency availability — the Alderley Edge questions everyone asks, answered before you call.
Ask YoursDo you work inside Alderley Edge conservation area?
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Yes — extensions, re-roofs, replacements and refurbishments inside conservation area, designed in matched heritage materials and detailed for Cheshire East planning. Article 4 restrictions checked at feasibility, not after submission.
Can you handle replacement-dwelling new builds in Alderley?
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Yes — demolition through to handover, structural design coordination, warranty registration (NHBC, LABC, Premier or Build-Zone — client's choice), Building Control management and the contractual 2-year guarantee on the build with up to 10 years on the new roof.
What does a substantial extension cost in Alderley Edge?
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Single-storey extensions on Alderley specs land £3,000–£4,200 per m² with high-end finish, kitchen and aluminium glazing; two-storey £2,500–£3,500 per m². New-build replacement dwellings £2,500–£3,500 per m² for build cost. Every quote is fixed-price and itemised against your drawings.
Are you insured and credentialled for premium Alderley work?
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Yes — Federation of Master Builders member, £2m public liability and £2m employers' liability insurance, certificates available on request. 5★ rated on Google and listed on the FMB Find-a-Builder directory.
Can you coordinate interior designers and bespoke joiners?
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Yes — high-end Cheshire projects routinely involve ID and joinery coordination. We programme their lead times into the build, give them clean services drops and protected substrates, and snag the interface jointly at handover.
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Build It Properly In Alderley Edge.
Free site survey across Alderley Edge, fixed written quote — no obligation. FMB-registered, fully insured (£2m public liability and £2m employers' liability), Manchester based.