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Your Local Builder in Oxshott

Few Surrey villages offer plots like Oxshott does. The woodland setting around Oxshott Heath, the gated driveways and the large detached houses on roads such as the Warren and Sandy Lane mean the work here tends to be ambitious: whole-house schemes, substantial multi-storey additions and new builds where the space genuinely allows it. FMT Construction Consultants Ltd has built on exactly these kinds of generous plots for more than 35 years, and we understand what owners in KT22 expect, namely precise craftsmanship, a site run like clockwork and a finish that matches the calibre of the house. The business is led by Managing Director Mark Grimshaw, who has spent over three decades on the tools, and our strapline, Building Excellence, Creating Experiences, is the bar we hold ourselves to.

High-end home extensions, loft conversions and renovations across KT22, managed start to finish by FMT Construction.

A big build on a quiet, leafy Oxshott lane lives or dies on how well the site is managed. With deep plots set back behind trees and gates, getting heavy materials, steels and machinery in and out without churning up a verge or blocking a neighbour takes real planning, and that logistics side is where we earn our reputation. We keep the working area clean, the deliveries timed and the dust contained, because a careless job on a road like this is noticed. Homeowners say as much in their genuine 5-star Google reviews, from Katherine Deacon to Gregor Gillanders and Tom Barrington, who single out the clear communication, the orderly site and a result that beat what they had pictured. It is a large part of why 91% of our clients ask us back for the next project.

Because the projects here are often the larger, more involved kind, you want a builder who can hold the whole programme together rather than juggle it loosely. We manage dozens of construction sites across Surrey every year, so sequencing the trades, the materials and the inspections on a sizeable Oxshott build is simply our daily work. We carry the paperwork, the structural detail and the day-to-day running of the site so you can watch the house take shape without chasing anyone. When you want a builder in Oxshott who is straight with you from the first visit and can handle real scale, we are ready to talk.

Home Extensions in Oxshott

The generous gardens behind Oxshott's detached and gated homes give far more room to extend than most Surrey plots, so the question here is rarely whether there is space but how boldly to use it. A well-judged home extension lets you add the open kitchen, the family wing or the extra bedrooms a growing household needs while staying on a road you bought into for good reason. We build single and double-storey additions, full wrap-arounds and light-filled garden rooms, each detailed to sit in keeping with the existing house. From the first measured survey to the final coat of paint, we plan the work so the new space reads as part of the original home, not an obvious bolt-on.

Joining a substantial new build phase to a large existing house is precise structural work, and that is where decades on bigger sites count. We manage the steels and beams needed to take out a rear wall safely and open a kitchen-diner across the back, and we are comfortable with the deep foundations the sandy, wooded ground near Oxshott Heath often calls for. Brick, mortar and render are matched with a careful eye so the join disappears, and the bi-fold doors, roof lanterns and clean runs of new screed and skirting are all detailed properly from the outset. On a big addition every load is engineered and checked before a single course is laid.

We also carry the parts of a large extension most owners would rather not deal with. We source good local materials and handle the site compliance on your behalf, from Building Regs sign-off through to any Party Wall Act notices a neighbouring plot requires. Where the scale of the work needs planning permission, we steer you through it and work alongside your architect or suggest one we rate. The point of all of it is a calm build that ends in a room your family genuinely wants to live in.

Loft Conversions and Kitchen Refurbishments

The tall, deep roofs on Oxshott's larger detached houses hold a remarkable amount of usable room, which makes a Loft Conversion one of the easiest ways to win a principal bedroom suite, an en-suite or a quiet study with the garden left entirely alone. We design and build dormer, hip-to-gable and full mansard conversions, complete with new staircases, proper insulation, dormer or rooflight windows and fire-safe escape routes that satisfy Building Regs. Running the whole job ourselves means the structural steelwork, the carpentry and the finishing trades land in the right order, keeping the upheaval to your household short. The finished floor feels like it was always part of the house rather than squeezed under the rafters.

A Kitchen Refurbishment is just as worthwhile, and in these family homes the kitchen is usually where everyone ends up. We take the whole job in hand, from stripping out the old units and rerouting plumbing and electrics to laying fresh screed, tiling, fitting and final decoration. We are glad to work with your chosen kitchen supplier or to bring in trusted local craftspeople, coordinating every trade so the finish is faultless. Whether you are after a sleek handleless kitchen or a classic shaker style for a more traditional Oxshott house, we get the details right, from the worktops down to the skirting.

Garage and Barn Conversions in Oxshott

Double and triple garages are a common feature of Oxshott's larger properties, and on plots this size they are often doing little more than storing what the house cannot. Reclaiming that floor area is one of the most sensible ways to add a proper room without touching the footprint, and our Garage Conversions turn cold, underused space into a warm gym, a home office, a snug or a self-contained annexe. We handle the damp-proofing, the insulation, the new floor build-up, the heating and the windows that make a garage genuinely habitable, and we match the new external finish so it reads as an original part of the house rather than a filled-in door.

Towards the more rural fringes of the area, where the old field boundaries and outbuildings survive, we also take on barn conversions and the sympathetic restoration of period outbuildings, where the skill lies in adding modern comfort without stripping out the character that makes the building worth keeping. That work usually involves careful structural alterations, fresh foundations and a close read of the local planning rules, all of which we manage as a matter of course. Where your ambitions run to a whole new house, the kind of new build project that Oxshott's larger and cleared plots can accommodate, we have the depth to run that too. Whatever the scale, you get the same hands-on management and the same orderly, well-run site.

Property Renovation and Structural Alterations

Plenty of the substantial houses around Oxshott Heath have the proportions and the plot but interiors and services that have stood still for years, and a full Property Renovation is how you bring the whole place forward at once. We have carried out a good many of these across Surrey: opening up dark central halls, reworking dated bathrooms, replacing tired roofs and modernising heating and electrics from end to end. A full home refurbishment on a house this size is a major undertaking, so we break it into clear stages, keep you posted at every step and protect the rooms we are not yet touching. The aim is a home that feels new throughout while keeping the qualities that drew you to Oxshott.

Reworking a large house almost always leans on confident Structural Alterations, and on a Property Renovation of any scale that is no place for guesswork. We install RSJs and steel frames to take out internal walls, underpin where the wooded, sandy ground demands it and form the wide openings that make open-plan living possible. Every calculation is checked, every steel is sized correctly and every stage is signed off, so the house is as sound as it is good to look at. With FMT running the job, the heavy engineering happens quietly in the background while you watch the spaces you wanted come to life.

Areas We Cover Around Oxshott

Oxshott (KT22) is right on our doorstep, but we work across the surrounding villages and lanes throughout this part of Surrey. We regularly build for clients in Stoke d'Abernon and Cobham (both KT11), where the same large detached homes and leafy plots call for thoughtful extensions and careful renovation. We know the roads around Oxshott Heath and the Crown Estate well, and we understand the particular planning sensitivities that come with building near such protected woodland.

We also cover Leatherhead (KT22) and the smaller communities in between, bringing the same standard of work and the same well-managed site wherever we go. Because we manage dozens of sites across the county every year, our trades, suppliers and project managers are never far away. If your home sits anywhere around Oxshott and you are weighing up an extension, a loft conversion or a full renovation, we would be glad to come and take a look.

Why Choose FMT Construction in Oxshott

On the larger Oxshott plots the projects tend to be ambitious, so the builder you pick has to be able to run scale, woodland-edge logistics and a high-value finish all at once. Here is what working with FMT Construction gives you.

Real depth on the big, multi-stage builds these plots invite, with whole-house schemes and substantial extensions on large detached homes our normal week rather than a stretch.
Site logistics planned for the long, gated, tree-lined drives off roads like the Warren and Sandy Lane, so deliveries, access and skips never churn a verge or hem in a neighbour.
More than 35 years in the trade, with Mark Grimshaw himself making the structural and finishing calls on site rather than handing them to a junior.
Confident with the deep foundations and underpinning the sandy, wooded ground near Oxshott Heath often demands, every load engineered, checked and signed off.
Most of our work arrives through owners who return or recommend us, and on roads this private that word of mouth counts for more than any advert.
Quote first, fixed throughout: one itemised price agreed before we start, and the figure you sign off is the figure you settle, with nothing slipped in as the build goes on.
A genuine eye for matching brick, mortar and render so a new wing on an established Oxshott house looks as though it was always there.
We know the tighter Elmbridge Borough Council controls near protected woodland and the Crown Estate, and we carry the planning, the Building Regs and any Party Wall notices for you.
From the first survey to handover you deal with one crew and one named contact, and on a private road the site stays fenced, locked and tidy at the end of every day.
Our Google rating sits at five stars because Oxshott owners keep mentioning the same things: we are easy to reach, we leave the place spotless, and the work lasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need planning permission for an extension in Oxshott?

It depends on the size and design, and on whether your home falls under permitted development. Many smaller extensions can be built without a full application, but larger or two-storey work usually needs permission from Elmbridge Borough Council. We will assess your project early on and guide you through whatever is required, working alongside your architect.

Does building near Oxshott Heath or the Crown Estate involve extra restrictions?

It can. Properties close to protected woodland and certain parts of the village may sit within areas where Elmbridge Borough Council applies tighter controls on design, height and trees. We are familiar with these sensitivities and will flag anything that affects your plans, so there are no surprises later in the process.

How long does a typical project take?

It varies with scope. A straightforward kitchen refurbishment might run 6 to 8 weeks, a single-storey extension around 12 to 16 weeks, and a full property renovation several months. At your quote stage we give you a realistic programme and keep you updated as the work progresses.

Will you handle the Party Wall Act with my neighbours?

Yes. Where your project affects a shared wall or boundary, the Party Wall Act may require formal notice to your neighbours. We will let you know if it applies and help arrange the necessary notices and surveyor involvement, so the work proceeds smoothly and on good terms with those next door.

Do you cover Cobham, Stoke d'Abernon and Leatherhead too?

We do. As well as Oxshott (KT22), we regularly work across Cobham and Stoke d'Abernon (KT11), Leatherhead (KT22) and the surrounding villages. Wherever you are in this part of Surrey, you get the same standard of work and the same well-managed site.

Do you take on loft conversions and garage conversions as well as extensions?

Yes. Alongside home extensions, we regularly carry out loft conversions, garage conversions and kitchen refurbishment work for Oxshott homeowners. We also take on barn conversions on the more rural plots, so whatever room you want to add, we can plan and build it.

Do you offer free quotes?

Yes. We are happy to visit your home in Oxshott, talk through your ideas and provide a clear written quote with no obligation. It is the best way for us to understand exactly what you want and for you to see how we work.

How do I get started?

Give us a call or send an email with a little about your project and your address. We will arrange a convenient time to visit, take a proper look at your home and discuss the options. From there we put together a detailed quote and a clear plan for the work.

Start Your Oxshott Project with FMT Construction

If you have a generous Oxshott plot and an ambitious plan for it, whether that is a major two-storey extension, a loft scheme, a garage or barn conversion or a full renovation, we would welcome the conversation and can give you an honest, discreet steer on what the space will take. Call us on 01932 943095 or 07990 868756, or email hello@fmtconstruction.co.uk, and we will arrange a friendly visit to talk it through and provide a free, no-obligation quote.