Surrey

Builders in Guildford, Surrey

Hogs Back Builders works regularly across Guildford and the surrounding villages, including Merrow, Burpham, Shalford, Artington, Compton and Peasmarsh. As Surrey's county town, Guildford has some of the highest property values in the region, and investing in a well-planned extension or loft conversion here delivers strong returns. We bring the same quality and care to every Guildford project that we apply closer to our Farnham base.

  • 200+ Projects completed
  • 17 Years established
  • 50+ Years combined experience

Building in Guildford: What You Need to Know

Guildford sits partly within or adjacent to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and parts of the borough are subject to Green Belt restrictions. If your property is in one of these areas, permitted development rights may be restricted and planning permission is more likely to be required. Guildford Borough Council operates a pre-application advice service, which we recommend for more complex projects.

The town also has a number of conservation areas, particularly around the historic high street and in some of the older residential neighbourhoods close to the river. If your property falls within a conservation area, permitted development rights for certain works may be removed by an Article 4 Direction, so it is important to check before committing to a design.

Extensions in Guildford

We have completed single and double-storey rear extensions across Guildford, from compact kitchen extensions in Onslow Village to large, architecturally led additions on detached family homes in Merrow. Guildford's housing stock is varied: the large Victorian and Edwardian villas near the town centre call for a sympathetic approach to materials and detail, while the interwar semis and detached properties in areas like Burpham and Bellfields offer more straightforward extension opportunities.

Many homeowners in Guildford are choosing to combine an extension with a full internal reconfiguration, removing the original rear wall to create an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space that flows onto the garden. We can manage this type of structural alteration, including the specification of steel beams and a building regulations application, as part of the wider project.

Bedroom Extension

Loft Conversions in Guildford

A loft conversion is one of the most effective ways to add a bedroom in Guildford, where the cost per square metre of additional space is among the highest in Surrey. Dormer conversions are particularly suited to the rows of Edwardian and Victorian semis in areas like Onslow Village and Stoughton, where the roof pitch and ridge height lend themselves well to a full-width rear dormer.

For properties on larger plots with detached houses, a hip-to-gable conversion combined with a rear dormer can create a very generous second floor with multiple rooms. We work with structural engineers and specialist loft companies to ensure the project is fully coordinated from planning through to completion.

Two Story Side Extension

Renovations and Refurbishments in Guildford

Guildford attracts a high volume of homebuyers relocating from London, many of whom want to update their new property before moving in. We offer full property renovation packages that cover everything from damp treatment and structural repairs through to new kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decoration. We can be flexible with phasing to suit your budget and timeline.

Ben Evans' Gas Safe registration means we can include full heating system replacements and boiler work as part of any renovation project, which is particularly useful when you are purchasing an older property with an inefficient system.

Full Property Refurbishment

Why choose us

Why Use Hogs Back Builders in Guildford?

  • Strong track record of completed projects across Guildford and its villages
  • Advice on planning policy for the Surrey Hills AONB and Guildford Borough Council conservation areas
  • Gas Safe registered for heating and plumbing works
  • Full project management from design to handover
  • Transparent, itemised quotes with no hidden costs

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Get in Touch

Call us on 01483 662408 or 07957 861230 for a free, no-obligation quote. We cover all areas across Surrey and North Hampshire.