Greater Manchester · Cheshire · FMB Member
Builders In Cheshire.
Wilmslow, Alderley, Knutsford —
On Site Across The North.
House extensions, loft conversions, new builds and high-spec refurbishments across north Cheshire — Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Hale, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Bowdon and Prestbury.
Same-week site surveys across north Cheshire
Local Relevance · Cheshire
A Cheshire Builder,
Not A Builder Who Visits Cheshire.
Why We Work In Cheshire
North Cheshire is high-spec residential work — substantial detached houses on generous plots, period merchant properties, and replacement-dwelling new builds across Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Hale, Bowdon, Knutsford and Prestbury. The work tends to be larger budgets, higher specification, longer programmes and significant party-wall and planning content. Our team is set up for it and we run several Cheshire projects concurrently as a matter of course.
Cheshire Property Types We Know
Cheshire's housing in our coverage zone runs heavily to substantial 1920s–60s detached and large semi-detached properties on generous plots through Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Hale, Bowdon and Knutsford; period merchant houses and converted farms through Prestbury and the lanes around Macclesfield; and modern executive new builds and replacement dwellings on plot-split land. Stone properties appear in the eastern fringes towards the Peak.
Common Briefs In Cheshire
Cheshire briefs we price most: substantial single- and two-storey extensions on detached houses; full new-build replacement dwellings on inherited or purchased plots; high-spec whole-house refurbishments including bespoke joinery, M&E and renewables coordination; hip-to-gable and L-shape loft conversions on the larger semis; and slate or natural stone re-roofs on period and merchant properties.
Driving Time To Cheshire
North Cheshire is 25–45 minutes from our base depending on the village. Hale, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge are closest; Bowdon, Prestbury, Knutsford and Macclesfield sit further. We programme site visits in clusters to keep turnaround tight.
Services In Cheshire
What We Build
In Cheshire.
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 Cheshire
Trust Built
On The Ground.
20+
Years on high-spec residential
Yes
Heritage & conservation capable
48h
Quote turnaround
12mo
Workmanship guarantee
What's Specific To Cheshire
Local Problems,
Local Answers.
Property type, climate, building age and infrastructure all behave differently in Cheshire. Generic builders don't account for it. We do.
Conservation Areas & Article 4 — Alderley, Prestbury, Bowdon
Substantial parts of north Cheshire's premium villages are conservation area with material restrictions, Article 4 directions, and active enforcement. We check restrictions at feasibility, design within them in matched materials, and get extensions approved rather than bounced.
Large Plot Foundations & Tree Influence
The generous plots that make Cheshire desirable also bring mature trees — and the influence zones drive foundation depth significantly (often to 1.5m+ in clay near mature oaks). We organise tree surveys at feasibility and design foundations accordingly, not in retrospect after a Building Control fail.
Heritage Roof Detailing — Slate, Stone, Parapet Gutters
Period merchant properties through Bowdon, Hale and Knutsford typically have natural slate or stone roofs with parapet gutters, stone chimney stacks and hand-dressed lead. Generic concrete-tile re-roofs aren't appropriate and devalue the property. We work in matched heritage materials.
Replacement Dwellings & Planning Volume
Many Cheshire projects involve demolishing an existing house and building a larger replacement — planning here is volume-limited and design-led. We've delivered replacements through planning that played the volume rules carefully; the difference at appeal is often the brief at design stage.
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.
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Build & Sign-Off
On site daily, tidy at end of day, signed off when you're happy.
Cheshire Questions
Straight
Answers.
Cost, response time, coverage, emergency availability — the Cheshire questions everyone asks, answered before you call.
Ask YoursWhich parts of Cheshire do you cover?
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North Cheshire principally — Hale, Hale Barns, Bowdon, Altrincham edge, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Mobberley, Knutsford, Prestbury, Macclesfield, Pott Shrigley, Nether Alderley and the lanes around. Wider Cheshire enquiries case-by-case.
What does a typical extension cost in Cheshire?
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North Cheshire pricing reflects spec — substantial single-storey extensions £3,000–£4,200 per m² with high-end finish, kitchen and aluminium glazing. Two-storey extensions £2,500–£3,500 per m². New-build replacement dwellings £2,500–£3,500 per m² for build cost. Fixed itemised quotes.
Can you handle conservation-area applications in Alderley Edge or Bowdon?
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Yes — extensions, replacements, re-roofs and refurbishments inside conservation areas in matched heritage materials approved by Cheshire East / Trafford planning depending on village.
Do you handle replacement dwelling new builds?
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Yes — demolition through to handover, including planning support, structural design coordination, warranty registration (NHBC, LABC, Premier, Build-Zone), Building Control inspection management and 12-month post-handover defects period.
Can you design and build with high-end aluminium or steel-look glazing?
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Yes — Origin, Smart Architectural, Schüco, IDSystems, plus heritage steel-look frames where the design calls for it. Specced for U-value, threshold detail and frame depth that sits flush with the floor finish.
Do you handle tree-protection orders and root-influence foundation design?
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Yes — arboricultural survey at feasibility, foundation depth designed by structural engineer to suit, root-barrier systems where required, Building Control familiar with the protocol.
How fast can you survey a Cheshire job?
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Same-week for most enquiries; written feasibility view and quote within 48–72 hours of the visit for larger or more complex briefs.
Do you offer a defects guarantee on Cheshire work?
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Yes — 12 months on workmanship from handover, plus structural warranty on new builds (NHBC / LABC / Premier / Build-Zone — client's choice) and material warranties for roof, render, windows and boiler registered in your name.
Are you insured for high-value Cheshire work?
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Yes — full public liability cover. Documents on request alongside any quote.
Can you coordinate kitchens, joiners and interior designers?
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Yes — bespoke and high-end kitchen brands installed regularly, interior designer and joinery coordination programmed into the build, M&E and renewables (heat pumps, MVHR, PV, EV chargers) coordinated rather than retrofitted.
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Next Step · Cheshire
Build It Properly Across North Cheshire.
Free site survey across Cheshire, fixed written quote — no obligation. FMB-registered, fully insured (£2m public liability and £2m employers' liability), Manchester based.