Andover · Test Valley · Hampshire
Builders Andover
Trusted builders in Andover delivering house extensions, structural work, and renovations across the town and its surrounding villages.
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Who We Are
Trusted Building Contractors in Andover
Hampshire Building Co. is a design-led team of building contractors working across Andover and out into the surrounding Test Valley villages. Whether you’re planning a house extension, structural alterations, or a full renovation, we manage the project ourselves rather than handing it off to a network of subcontractors.
Andover’s mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the town centre, newer homes on estates such as Picket Piece and Augusta Park, and period cottages in the surrounding villages means no two projects are quite the same. We assess each property on its own terms rather than applying a standard approach regardless of what’s actually there.
Every project is handled by the same team from the first conversation through to handover, so you have one point of contact throughout, not a rotating cast of tradespeople you’ve never met.
The full package
What's Included When You Work With Us in Andover
However big or small the job, working with us in Andover means the same level of care from start to finish, with one team responsible throughout and nothing left hanging.
- A site visit before any figure is quoted
- A written quote based on what we actually find
- Help with design and planning where it’s needed
- Structural calculations for load-bearing changes
- Advice on listed building and conservation rules
- Building regulations applications, handled for you
- Party wall agreements arranged where required
- One point of contact for the whole project
- Full paperwork and sign-off on completion
- A snagging check before we call the job finished
Our Services
Building Work We Carry Out in Andover
We carry out three main types of building work for homeowners in and around Andover: extensions, structural work, and renovations.
House Extensions
Single-storey, double-storey, and wrap-around extensions that add space to an Andover home without losing its character. We design each one to sit naturally against the existing building, whether that’s a terrace close to the town centre or a newer property on one of Andover’s expanding estates.
Structural Works
Load-bearing wall removal, steel beam installation, and structural alterations, planned and signed off properly from the outset. Every change is backed by engineering calculations and carried through building control from day one, so nothing gets left unresolved.
Home Renovations
Kitchen and room renovations, loft conversions, layout changes, and full property refurbishments, managed from strip-out to handover. Whether it’s one room or the whole house, the same team sees it through to a consistent standard.
Conservation Area & Period Property Work
Andover town centre sits within a conservation area, and many of the surrounding villages have listed and period buildings that need a different approach to a standard new-build. We manage the consent and planning side from the first site visit, so it’s factored in from the start rather than discovered halfway through.
Why Choose Us as Builders in Andover
There’s no shortage of ways to find a builder in Andover, from trade directories to word of mouth. When you contact Hampshire Building Co, you’re speaking with the person who will actually run your project, not leaving a message that gets passed around.
If you’d rather talk it through directly, call us on 07359 222 643, or get in touch online and we’ll call you back.
We take on a limited number of projects at any one time, so the trades working on your job are people we know and trust to our standard. No handover to a stranger halfway through, no surprises, just a project managed properly from start to finish. You can read more about our team here.
What to Consider Before Building in Andover
Andover Conservation Area.
The town centre falls within a conservation area first designated in 1969, extended in 1984, and reviewed again in 2021. Work that would be unremarkable elsewhere can need full planning permission here, so we check this at the first site visit rather than partway through the job.
Countryside Close to the North Wessex Downs.
Villages to the north of Andover sit close to the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where permitted development rights can be more restricted than the standard rules allow. It's worth confirming this before assuming an extension is automatically permitted.
Newer Estates Like Augusta Park and Picket Piece.
Andover's newer developments come with their own structural specifications and warranty considerations, which call for a different approach to working on an older property. We treat every property on its own terms rather than applying a single standard approach.
Planning Input Before You Start.
We'll tell you honestly if your project needs planning input before we put a spade in the ground, rather than treating it as a complication discovered later.
Our Process for Andover Projects
Our process stays the same for every project in Andover, so you always know what to expect.
Survey & Conversation:
We visit the property, talk through what you're trying to achieve, and give you an honest view of what's involved.
Design & Approval:
We prepare the drawings, calculations, and paperwork required, including any conservation area or planning applications needed.
Build:
Our in-house team carries out the work, coordinated by the same person throughout, not handed between different crews.
Handover:
We snag, clean, and hand the finished project back to you, along with the documentation to prove it was done properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, though listed building consent and conservation area rules apply to more work than most homeowners expect, including some internal changes. We assess this at the first site visit so it’s dealt with from the start rather than discovered once work is under way.
It depends on the scope and specification of the work, so any figure given without seeing the property is only a rough guide. We base our quotes on an actual site visit rather than a description over the phone.
Look for a builder who visits the property before quoting, gives you a written quote rather than a verbal estimate, and can show you previous work in the local area. A reliable builder should also be upfront about who will actually be on site, rather than subcontracting the job out once it’s won.
Ask for proof of insurance, check whether they manage building regulations and planning applications themselves or leave that to you, and confirm who your main point of contact will be for the length of the project.
It depends on the property and its location. Many single-storey extensions fall under permitted development, but this can change if your property is in Andover’s conservation area, close to the North Wessex Downs, or subject to an Article 4 direction removing those rights. Test Valley Borough Council’s planning portal is the best starting point, and we’ll confirm the position for your specific property before work begins.
AREAS WE COVER
Christchurch, Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Andover, Winchester, Alresford, Alton, Petersfield, Midhurst, Chichester, Emsworth, Fareham, Bishops Waltham, Romsey, Chandler’s Ford
- Christchurch
- Ringwood
- Fordingbridge
- Salisbury
- Andover
- Winchester
- Alresford
- Alton
- Petersfield
- Midhurst
- Chichester
- Emsworth
- Fareham
- Bishops Waltham
- Romsey
- Chandler's Ford
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