Builder in Cobham, Surrey | FMT Construction

Your Local Builder in Cobham

Few villages in Surrey are as prized as Cobham, and the houses here range from the period cottages along Church Street and the old village to the gated detached homes and large family properties set back near the River Mole. As a Builder who works across all of them, FMT Construction Consultants Ltd brings the discretion and the standard that prestige homes like these expect. Managing Director Mark Grimshaw has spent the best part of four decades on site, and he is personally on hand for every job we take on in the village.

In a place where a recommendation over the school gate or at the cricket green carries real weight, the quality of our work has to speak first. That is why so many homeowners ask us back or pass our name to a neighbour, and why our repeat and referral rate sits at around 91%. We run dozens of sites across Surrey each year, and a calm, well-ordered plot on a quiet Cobham road is simply the way we operate.

The genuine five-star Google reviews we have collected from clients such as Katherine Deacon, Gregor Gillanders and Tom Barrington tend to land on the same points: we are easy to talk to, we leave the place spotless, and the finish holds up. We source good local materials and look after every part of site compliance for you, so the build feels measured and discreet from the first knock on the door.

High-end home extensions, conversions and renovations, managed properly from first visit to final clean.

Home Extensions in Cobham

With Cobham property values among the highest in Surrey, adding to the home you already own usually makes far more sense than taking on the cost and upheaval of moving. A Home Extension can give a gated detached house off Fairmile Lane a generous open-plan kitchen and dining space, add a side return to a cottage near the old village, or bring a smart double-storey wing to a family home close to the River Mole. We shape every scheme around the way your household actually uses the space.

Joining a new build phase cleanly onto a house that may be a century old, or barely a decade old, calls for genuine technical care. We manage the Structural Alterations involved in opening up rear walls safely and setting the steel beams that carry everything above, then sequence the foundations, the steels, the glazing and the plastering so the work keeps moving and your home stays liveable throughout.

Because Cobham holds such a broad mix of build types, getting the new work to settle against the old is something we treat with real respect. We match brick and mortar, judge the render and the rooflines, and detail the join so that the finished extension reads as part of the original house rather than an addition tacked on later.

Loft Conversions and Kitchen Refurbishments

The tall roofs on the larger detached houses around Downside and the River Mole hold a surprising amount of usable room, and that is where a new bedroom, a study or a roomy family bathroom can go without giving up a metre of lawn. A well-designed loft conversion lets us put that space to work, and we take care of the structural steels, the dormers, the staircase and the insulation that brings it all up to Building Regs.

For most Cobham families the kitchen carries the weight of daily life, which is why a kitchen refurbishment is among the most satisfying jobs we run. From removing walls and setting supporting steels through to the screed, the plastering, the cabinetry and the last of the finishing touches, we keep the whole thing in order and keep you in the picture at each turn.

Loft and kitchen work often forms part of a wider plan for the house, and we are glad to phase it sensibly so the family keeps functioning while we work. You can see our recent projects for a clear sense of the standard we hold to on homes across this part of Surrey.

Garage and Barn Conversions

On many of the larger Cobham plots the garage has quietly turned into a store room when it could be a proper part of the house, and reclaiming it is one of the kindest jobs a budget will ever thank you for. Our Garage Conversions turn cold, single-skin spaces into warm, dry rooms: a home office, a playroom, a guest bedroom or a snug. We insulate thoroughly, see to the damp proofing, fit the right windows and finish the room so it belongs to the house rather than betraying its old use.

Head out along the lanes towards Downside and Stoke d'Abernon and you find the outbuildings and rural plots that make Barn Conversions such rewarding work, and they are a part of the trade we genuinely love. Coaxing an old barn back into a home calls for sympathetic structural work, a watchful eye on its character and close attention to building regulations, all of which we carry for you. The aim is to hold on to the spirit of the original while making it warm, comfortable and ready for family life.

Property Renovation and Structural Alterations

Some of the finest houses near the River Mole and around the old village have wonderful proportions but interiors that have not moved on in years, and a full Property Renovation is how you bring them up to date. We take on whole-house schemes that reach from rewiring routes and new plumbing to fresh plastering, flooring, skirting and decoration, with a single team and one named contact answerable for the result so you are never left chasing trades yourself.

Most renovations of any scale lean on confident Structural Alterations, and this is where decades on site really tell. We open up boxed-in layouts, take out load-bearing walls and set the right RSJs and steels to make the light, connected spaces families want today. Every load is calculated and signed off, so the house is as sound behind the plaster as it looks in the finished room.

Where the work touches a wall shared with a neighbour, we walk you through the Party Wall Act and the notices it calls for, which comes up often on the closer-set cottages around Church Street and the heart of the old village. From planning permission and Building Regs to the final coat of paint, we handle the detail, and the conservation sensitivities that go with older Cobham homes, so you can simply enjoy the change.

Areas We Cover Around Cobham

As well as Cobham itself (KT11), we regularly work for families throughout the surrounding villages and lanes. That includes Stoke d'Abernon (KT11), Downside and the Tilt, where many of the homes have the character and space that suit a thoughtful extension or renovation. We know the local roads, the property styles and the way these communities like their builders to behave: tidy, polite and properly organised.

Our work also reaches across to Fairmile and out towards Oxshott (KT22), so wherever you are in this corner of Elmbridge, you are well within our patch. Because we manage dozens of sites across Surrey each year, we understand the planning landscape and the practical realities of building in these sought-after villages, and we bring that local knowledge to every job.

Plenty of homeowners in this part of Surrey come to us after a poor experience elsewhere, and the difference they notice is the management. One named contact, a clear programme and a site that stays clean make a renovation far less stressful, whether the job is a single-storey extension in Stoke d'Abernon or a full barn conversion out towards Downside.

Why Choose FMT Construction in Cobham

Trusting someone with a home as valued as a Cobham one is a decision you want to feel settled about. Here is what working with FMT Construction gives families across the village and the lanes around it.

Genuine five-star Google reviews from Cobham clients keep landing on the same three things: easy to talk to, spotless when they leave, and a finish that holds up.
Around nine in ten of our jobs come from clients who return or pass our name to a neighbour, which on roads this prized says more than any pitch could.
You agree one clear, itemised price before we begin, and that number is the number you settle, with nothing slipped in as the work goes on.
One team and one point of contact carry the whole job, from the first foundations to the day we hand back a spotless house.
A quiet, orderly plot that keeps a prestige road and the neighbours either side of you onside throughout the build.
Real sensitivity to character homes, matching brick, mortar and render so new work on a Church Street cottage or a period house reads as original.
We deal with Elmbridge Borough Council on the planning, the Building Regs and any Party Wall notices, including the conservation considerations that come with the old village.
On the large gated plots near the River Mole and off Fairmile we plan access, deliveries and skips so a sizeable build never clogs a quiet lane.
Close on four decades in the trade, with Mark Grimshaw himself on site rather than a manager you only meet at handover.
A genuine feel for Cobham, Stoke d'Abernon, Downside and the wider Elmbridge area, gained on sites here year after year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need planning permission for an extension in Cobham?

It depends on the size and design of the work and whether your home falls under permitted development. The local planning authority for Cobham is Elmbridge Borough Council, and we deal with them regularly. We will tell you honestly whether your project needs a full application or can proceed under permitted development, and we can manage the process for you.

Are there conservation areas or restrictions I should know about?

Parts of Cobham, particularly around the old village and Church Street, have homes of real character, and some areas carry additional planning sensitivities. We always check the local constraints before design work begins so there are no surprises later. If your property is in a conservation area, we design the work to respect its character and to satisfy Elmbridge Borough Council.

How long does a typical project take?

Timescales depend on the scope of the work, but as a rough guide a single-storey extension often runs from around 8 to 12 weeks, while a loft conversion or full renovation can take longer. We give you a realistic programme before we start and keep you updated throughout. Clear sequencing is a big part of how we keep projects on track.

What is the Party Wall Act and will it affect my build?

The Party Wall Act covers work that affects a wall shared with a neighbour, which is common on the closer-set homes around Cobham. If it applies to your project, you usually need to serve notice on the affected neighbours before work begins. We guide you through exactly what is required so it is handled correctly and amicably.

Do you cover the villages around Cobham?

Yes. As well as Cobham (KT11) we regularly work in Stoke d'Abernon, Downside, the Tilt, Fairmile and across to Oxshott (KT22). Wherever you are in this part of Elmbridge, you are within our usual working area.

Do you handle garage conversions and barn conversions too?

We do. Garage conversions are one of the quickest ways to add a usable room, and we also take on barn conversions on the rural plots around Downside and Stoke d'Abernon. Both need careful insulation, damp proofing and building regulations work, and we manage all of it from start to finish.

Do you offer free quotes?

Yes, we are happy to visit your home, discuss your ideas and provide a clear, no-obligation quote. There is no pressure and no charge for the initial consultation. It is the best way for us to understand what you want and for you to get a feel for how we work.

How do I get started?

The easiest first step is to give us a call or send an email so we can arrange a convenient time to visit. We will walk through your plans, talk through the practicalities and explain how we would approach the work. From there we put together a detailed quote for you to consider.

Start Your Cobham Project Today

Whether your home is a cottage near the old village or a gated house close to the River Mole, we would be glad to talk through what you have in mind and give you an honest, discreet steer. Call FMT Construction on 01932 943095 or 07990 868756, or email hello@fmtconstruction.co.uk to arrange your free, no-obligation visit and quote.