Surrey

Builders in Haslemere, Surrey

Hogs Back Builders covers Haslemere and the surrounding villages of Grayswood, Fernhurst, Lynchmere, Shottermill and Camelsdale. Haslemere is a small historic town close to the borders of Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire, sitting within and immediately adjacent to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Building in this area requires a thorough understanding of planning policy, and we have the experience to guide you through the process.

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Planning in the Surrey Hills AONB

The Surrey Hills AONB designation places significant constraints on development in and around Haslemere. Permitted Development rights are not removed by the AONB designation itself, but many properties in the area have had their rights removed by planning conditions attached to original planning permissions, or by Article 4 Directions in certain locations. Before assuming a project can go ahead without permission, it is worth checking the planning history of your property.

Waverley Borough Council, which covers the Surrey side of Haslemere, takes a cautious approach to development that could harm the character of the AONB. Extensions and alterations are expected to use traditional materials such as local stone, handmade brick, clay roof tiles and timber windows, and designs that appear overly contemporary are unlikely to receive approval in more sensitive locations. We work within these parameters and can help you develop a design that is both practical and approvable.

Extensions in Haslemere

Many of the properties in and around Haslemere are individual period homes, cottages and farmhouses rather than the estate housing more common in north Surrey. Extensions to these properties require a bespoke approach, and we take care to match or complement the character of the original building in terms of scale, materials and detailing.

Rear and side extensions are most common in the town itself, where Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis sit on modest plots but often have the scope to add a modest rear addition. For larger rural properties, side extensions, garden rooms and outbuilding conversions are popular, particularly where a barn or ancillary building can be brought into residential use.

Barn Conversions and Rural Buildings

The Haslemere area has a number of redundant agricultural buildings, including timber-framed barns, brick and flint outbuildings and tile-hung cart sheds. Converting these into residential or ancillary living accommodation requires careful planning and a builder with experience working with traditional construction methods.

We have worked on rural building projects in this area and understand the structural requirements of old masonry and timber-frame buildings. Lime mortar, breathable insulation systems and sympathetic joinery are all part of our toolkit for this type of work. Permitted development for barn conversions under Class Q of the General Permitted Development Order is a route available to some agricultural buildings, and we can advise on whether this is applicable to your project.

Renovations in Haslemere

Period homes in and around Haslemere often need careful renovation, balancing the desire for modern comfort with the need to preserve historic fabric. We regularly carry out renovation projects that include damp treatment using breathable systems appropriate for solid wall construction, structural repairs to old roof timbers, new heating systems using underfloor heating or modern radiators, and kitchen and bathroom refits that work within the constraints of traditional room layouts.

Ben Evans' Gas Safe registration means we can include new boiler installations and central heating system upgrades as part of any renovation project, coordinated with the main building works for efficiency.

Why choose us

Why Hogs Back Builders in Haslemere?

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Understanding of Surrey Hills AONB planning policy and Waverley Borough Council requirements
Experience with period cottages, farmhouses and rural buildings in the area
Sympathetic materials sourcing including lime mortar, local stone and traditional timber windows
Expertise in barn conversions and ancillary building projects
Gas Safe registered and fully insured