Greater Manchester · Marple · FMB Member
Builders In Marple.
Extensions, Lofts &
Stone Property Work.
Rear extensions, lofts, re-roofs and whole-house refurbishments across Marple, Marple Bridge, Mellor and Compstall — by a Manchester team familiar with the area's stone-built period cottages and inter-war semi-detached stock.
Same-week site surveys across Marple
Local Relevance · Marple
A Marple Builder,
Not A Builder Who Visits Marple.
Why We Work In Marple
Marple and the surrounding eastern Stockport villages are regular working ground for us. The mix of stone-built period cottages, inter-war semis on generous plots and modern detached infill drives a steady flow of extensions, lofts and full refurbishments — much of it on properties that need a builder who handles stone and lime mortar properly.
Marple Property Types We Know
Marple housing runs to stone-built period cottages and terraces through Marple Bridge, Mellor and Compstall; large 1920s–30s semi-detached and detached houses through Marple village core; 1960s–80s estates around Brabyns and Marple Hall; and modern executive infill on plot-split and barn-conversion sites on the rural fringe.
Common Briefs In Marple
Marple briefs we price most: rear extensions on the inter-war and post-war stock; lofts adding bedrooms; stone pointing and lime mortar repairs on period properties; full re-roofs in natural slate or composite slate; whole-house refurbishments after purchase; and garden rooms on the larger plots.
Driving Time To Marple
Marple is 35–45 minutes from our Manchester base — we cluster site visits to keep turnaround tight and snag attendance routine.
Services In Marple
What We Build
In Marple.
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 Marple
Trust Built
On The Ground.
FMB
Federation of Master Builders member
£2m
Public liability insured
Yes
Heritage & stone capable
10yr
Guarantee on new roofs
What's Specific To Marple
Local Problems,
Local Answers.
Property type, climate, building age and infrastructure all behave differently in Marple. Generic builders don't account for it. We do.
Stone Pointing & Lime Mortar
Marple's stone-built cottages and terraces need lime mortar pointing — cement traps moisture, blows the face of the stone and ruins heritage character. We use lime and natural hydraulic lime on stone repairs as standard.
Natural Slate Roofs At End Of Nail Life
Original Welsh slate roofs across Marple's period stock are at or past their nail life. Strip-and-recover with reclaimed or new natural slate, new membrane and stainless fixings is routine.
Conservation Area & Listed Building Stock
Parts of Marple Bridge and Mellor sit inside conservation area, and a number of properties are listed. We check designations and listed-building consent requirements at feasibility.
Rural Access & Single-Track Lanes
Properties on the rural fringe through Mellor, Compstall and Strines have access constraints — single-track lanes, weight limits, no on-site turning. We plan deliveries, plant and skip access at quote 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.
04
Build & Sign-Off
On site daily, tidy at end of day, signed off when you're happy.
Marple Questions
Straight
Answers.
Cost, response time, coverage, emergency availability — the Marple questions everyone asks, answered before you call.
Ask YoursDo you cover all of Marple?
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Yes — Marple village, Marple Bridge, Mellor, Compstall, Strines and the wider SK6 postcode.
Can you handle stone property repairs and lime mortar work?
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Yes — lime and natural hydraulic lime pointing, stone repair and replacement matched to the original, traditional lead detailing on roofs and abutments. The work the building was built for.
What does a typical extension cost in Marple?
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Rear extensions on Marple semis and detached typically £2,800–£3,800 per m² with kitchen and bifolds. Lofts £45,000–£80,000. Natural slate re-roofs priced per m² against the actual roof. Fixed itemised quote every time.
Can you work inside Marple Bridge conservation area or on listed properties?
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Yes — conservation-area work is regular for us, and we handle listed-building consent applications and works to listed properties when the brief calls for it.
Are you insured and accredited?
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Yes — FMB member, £2m public liability, £2m employers' liability, 5★ Google. Documents on request.
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Build It Properly In Marple.
Free site survey across Marple, fixed written quote — no obligation. FMB-registered, fully insured (£2m public liability and £2m employers' liability), Manchester based.