Free site visits & written quotes across Kent, London and the South East24/7 emergency roofing call-outs AboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContact07950 665662Get a free quote Home / Areas / Chatham # Builders in Chatham for extensions, repointing and roofing Make more of your Chatham home with extensions, knock-throughs and brickwork done properly. Free site visit, written quote and 24/7 emergency roofing. Get my free quote07950 665662 City & Guilds qualified · 10-yr roofing / 5-yr paving guarantees · 24/7 emergency roofing Local to Chatham ## Building work in Chatham ### Where we work in Chatham We offer building services in Chatham from our Maidstone base. Extensions, brickwork, structural alterations, roofing and groundworks can be discussed for homes and commercial properties. Tell Michael the postcode and access details when enquiring, particularly where the property is on a steep or narrow street. ### Getting to Chatham Chatham is a short drive from our Maidstone base. Free site visits are booked around your schedule, and our 24/7 emergency roofing line covers the area. Call 07950 665662 to discuss availability for your postcode. Visit timing depends on bookings, access and conditions. ### Chatham property types Chatham has many Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often on steep streets, built for workers at the dockyard. Later twentieth-century estates in Walderslade and Lordswood bring cavity-wall homes with tiled roofs. ### Common jobs in Chatham Chatham homeowners can discuss rear extensions, knock-throughs, repointing, roofing and driveway or landscaping work. On terraced streets or sloping plots, the proposed layout, access and levels need considering together. A free site visit provides an opportunity to discuss the particular requirements. Services ## Services available in Chatham ### Bricklaying & Repointing in Chatham Victorian Chatham terraces often need repointing to keep solid brick walls dry. View bricklaying & repointing → ### House Extensions in Chatham Single and double-storey extensions that add space within your existing property. View house extensions → ### Loft & Garage Conversions in Chatham Turn unused loft or garage space into bedrooms, offices and living rooms. View loft & garage conversions → ### Structural Steel Work & Knock-Throughs in Chatham Knock-throughs open up small rooms in older Chatham terraces. View structural steel work & knock-throughs → ### Silicone Rendering in Chatham A clean, weather-resistant finish that refreshes tired walls. View silicone rendering → ### Driveways & Paving in Chatham Driveways and patios built on proper foundations, with a 5-year guarantee. View driveways & paving → ### Hard Landscaping in Chatham Patios, steps, walls and paths that make your garden usable. View hard landscaping → ### Drainage in Chatham New drainage, repairs and surface water solutions for homes and businesses. View drainage → ### Groundworks in Chatham Excavation, foundations and ground preparation done properly first. View groundworks → ### Roofing Works in Chatham Roof repairs and full roof works backed by a 10-year guarantee. View roofing works → ### 24/7 Emergency Roofing in Chatham Exposed hillside streets in Chatham can take the brunt of storm winds. View 24/7 emergency roofing → ### General Building Works in Chatham All aspects of general building, from small repairs to larger projects. View general building works → Why Speller ## Why choose us in Chatham ### Close to our base Chatham is a short drive from Maidstone. ### Brickwork qualifications City & Guilds qualified with NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Brickwork. ### 24/7 emergency roofing Our emergency line covers Chatham day and night. ### Guaranteed work 10 years on roofing, 5 years on paving. Local issues ## Common building problems in Chatham ### Steep streets and access Many Chatham terraces sit on steep hills with limited access. We plan materials, skips and scaffolding at the site visit. ### Solid brick walls Victorian terraces have solid walls that rely on sound pointing to keep water out. Failing joints lead to damp inside. ### Wind-exposed roofs Hillside homes are more exposed to storm winds, which can lift tiles and loosen ridges. ### Small rooms Older terraces often have small, separate rooms. Knock-throughs and rear extensions create usable family space. ### Sloping front gardens Creating parking or steps on sloping plots needs retaining walls and drainage. Our process ## How your Chatham project runs - Step 1 ### Free site visit We come out to your Chatham property, look at the job and talk through what you want. - Step 2 ### Written quotation You receive a clear written quote, so you know exactly what is included before deciding. - Step 3 ### Planning the work Access, materials, skips and any trades needed are planned around your property and street. - Step 4 ### Building work Michael and the core team of four carry out the work, with trusted electricians and plumbers as needed. - Step 5 ### Completion We check the finished work with you. Roofing carries a 10-year guarantee and paving a 5-year guarantee. On larger Chatham projects we take a one-third deposit to secure materials, with the balance split across 3 to 4 stage payments agreed before work starts. We hold public liability insurance. Planning guide ## Planning building work in Chatham ### What to expect at your site visit Michael will look at the property, check access on your street, drains and the condition of existing brickwork, and answer your questions. You then receive a written quote with no obligation. ### Planning around neighbours Terraced streets mean close neighbours. Before work starts, discuss noisy tasks, deliveries, working areas and access requirements with Michael. Close neighbours and limited pavement space make these important considerations on terraced streets. ### Garden walls and steps Steep Chatham gardens often need retaining walls and steps to be usable. We build them on proper foundations with drainage behind, with foundations and drainage suited to the design and site conditions. ### Knock-throughs in older homes Many older Chatham homes have a separate front room, dining room and small kitchen. Removing a load-bearing wall with a correctly sized steel on properly built bearings creates open living space without compromising the structure. ### Commercial premises We also carry out building repairs, brickwork and paving for shops and commercial premises in and around Chatham, planned around opening hours and access. ### Rendering tired elevations Painted or cracked render on older Chatham homes can be replaced with silicone render over a properly prepared base, giving a clean finish that sheds water and does not need repainting. ### Princes Park and Wayfield Post-war and later homes around Chatham may suit extensions, conversions or new driveways, depending on the property. Contact Michael with your postcode and the proposed work to discuss a free site visit. ### Getting a written quote Every Chatham enquiry starts with a free site visit and a written quote, so you can see exactly what is included before deciding. Larger projects use a one-third deposit then 3 to 4 agreed stage payments. ### Extending Chatham terraces Chatham's Victorian terraces, many built to house dockyard workers, often have small rear kitchens and narrow gardens. A rear extension with a knock-through can create a kitchen-diner that suits modern family life. These homes usually have solid brick walls, so new work needs to tie in properly with the existing structure, and drains at the rear need checking early. ### Working on steep streets Many Chatham streets are steep, with limited parking and access. We plan skip placement, deliveries and any scaffolding at the site visit to discuss restrictions and how disruption can be managed. ### Keeping solid walls dry Solid brick walls rely on sound pointing and good gutters to keep water out. When joints fail, damp appears on inside walls. Repointing with the right mortar, and repairing damaged bricks, keeps these homes dry and protects plaster and decoration. ### Storm-exposed roofs Hillside homes catch more wind, so slipped tiles and loose ridges are common after storms. Roofing repairs carry our 10-year guarantee, and our 24/7 emergency line covers Chatham for urgent problems. ### Estate homes in Walderslade and Lordswood Later twentieth-century homes in Walderslade and Lordswood often suit garage conversions, single-storey extensions and new driveways. These homes typically have cavity walls and concrete tile roofs. ### Parking on sloping plots Creating a driveway on a sloping front garden may need retaining walls, steps and drainage. We design these together so the result is safe, level enough to use and drains properly. Questions ## Chatham FAQs ### Do you serve Chatham? Yes. We cover Chatham. Send your postcode when arranging a free site visit. ### How fast can you reach Chatham? Chatham is a short drive from our Maidstone base. Call 07950 665662 to discuss availability for your postcode. Visit timing depends on bookings, access and conditions. ### How much does repointing cost in Chatham? It depends on area, height and access. Book a free site visit for a written quote. ### Do you offer emergency roofing in Chatham? Yes. Our 24/7 emergency roofing service covers Chatham. ### Can you work on steep sites? Yes. We plan access and materials at the site visit. ### Do you do knock-throughs in terraced houses? Yes, with structural steels installed properly. ### What guarantees do you offer? 10 years on roofing, 5 years on paving. ### How do payments work? On larger projects, a one-third deposit secures materials; the remaining balance is split across 3 to 4 agreed stage payments. ### Do you work on commercial properties in Chatham? Yes. We offer building work, brickwork, groundworks, paving and roofing for homeowners and commercial clients in Chatham. Access and which parts of the property can remain in use need discussing for the individual project. ### Can you handle electrics and plumbing on my Chatham project? Yes. We bring in trusted, subcontracted electricians and plumbers and coordinate them as part of the job, so you deal with one contractor from start to finish. ## Also covering areas near Chatham From our Maidstone base we work across Chatham and its neighbours, including Maidstone, Aylesford, Bearsted, plus wider Kent, London and the South East. Whichever town or village you are in, the approach stays the same: a free site visit, a clear written quote, the work led on site by a City & Guilds qualified bricklayer, and trusted electricians and plumbers coordinated by us when your project needs them. 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