FMT Construction Consultants Ltd

Builder in Shepperton, Surrey

Premium home extensions, conversions and renovations, managed start to finish by a team you can trust.

Your Local Builder in Shepperton

The lanes around Church Square and Old Shepperton hold some of the prettiest period homes in Spelthorne, and just behind them sit the steady rows of 1930s family houses and the riverside properties that look towards the Thames. FMT Construction Consultants Ltd works across all of them, and we read a Shepperton house quickly because we have spent years on exactly these streets. Managing Director Mark Grimshaw has worked the trade for more than 35 years and still makes the calls on site, so the person who prices your job is the person who sees it built. We look after your home the way we would look after our own.

A riverside village like Shepperton notices how a builder behaves, and word gets round the studios end of the village as fast as it does around the square. That is part of why roughly nine in ten of our clients return to us or put our name forward to a neighbour. We run dozens of sites across Surrey each year, yet every owner gets close attention from the first walk-round to the final clean. Clients such as Katherine Deacon, Gregor Gillanders and Tom Barrington have praised our clear communication, our tidy sites and the standard of the finished work in their genuine five-star Google reviews.

Whether you want a single new room or a whole-house transformation, we carry the technical weight so you can enjoy the result. We source good local materials and take care of Spelthorne planning, Building Regs and day-to-day site compliance for you. On the close riverside plots we plan deliveries and build-ups carefully so a job never spills onto a quiet lane or holds up your neighbours. That care over the surrounding properties is one of the reasons Shepperton owners trust us as their Builder.

Home Extensions in Shepperton

The 1930s family homes that line so much of Shepperton were laid out for a different way of living, with kitchens tucked at the back and rooms kept separate, and a well-judged Home Extension is how we open them up for the way families live now. You might want a bright rear kitchen and dining room that turns to face the garden, a side return that captures awkward dead space, or a full two-storey addition for an extra bedroom and bathroom. We design each one around your daily routine, and bi-fold doors with a roof lantern can transform how a dark back room feels.

Knitting a new build phase into one of the older houses near Old Shepperton takes a genuinely careful hand, because the existing brick, mortar and rooflines were never machine-made to match. We manage the structural alterations needed to take out rear walls safely and set the steels that carry everything above, then we hunt down brick and mortar that ages into the original rather than shouting against it. You can read more about how we approach our home extensions and plan each one around the house it is joining. The finished addition should read as though it was always part of the property.

From foundations and screed through to plastering and the final run of skirting, we sequence the work so trades arrive in the right order and no days are wasted. On the tighter riverside plots near the Thames, building close to a boundary often brings the Party Wall Act into play, and we handle those notices and the conversations that come with them. We keep the site contained and the dust down throughout, mindful that a considerate build-up matters as much by the river as the room itself does.

Loft Conversions and Kitchen Refurbishments

Above the bedrooms of Shepperton's 1930s family houses sits a roof void that most owners only ever fill with boxes, and turning it over is usually the simplest way to win a room without giving up a metre of garden. A well-planned loft conversion can add a double bedroom with an en-suite and still leave proper eaves storage behind the knees of the roof. We handle the steels, the new floor structure, the staircase and the dormer or rooflights, all built to Building Regs and finished to match the rest of the house. The Loft Conversion ends up feeling original rather than squeezed in under the rafters.

For the period homes around Church Square and the family houses across the village, the kitchen is where life actually happens, and a thoughtful Kitchen Refurbishment changes the feel of the whole home. We work through the layout, the plumbing, the electrics and the finishes with you, whether you are reworking a tired galley or opening the kitchen into a new extension. Because we run the trades ourselves, the plastering, screed and second fix all land at the right moment and the room comes together cleanly. Careful planning at this stage is what keeps the budget steady and the mid-job surprises away.

Both jobs live or die on the management, and that is precisely what we bring. We map the programme so every stage follows the last without gaps, and you always know who is on site, what they are doing and when the next phase begins. That clarity, on a road where your neighbours are watching the skip as much as the scaffold, is a big part of why Shepperton owners recommend us so readily.

Garage and Barn Conversions

Plenty of the 1930s and post-war homes around Shepperton have a garage that long ago stopped holding a car and quietly became a store for bikes, boxes and the mower, when it could be a proper room. Garage Conversions can give you a snug, a study, a playroom or a self-contained annexe, and often without a full planning application. We deal with the floor build-up, the insulation, the damp proofing, new windows and proper heating so the space feels warm, dry and part of the house rather than a cold afterthought tacked on the side.

Out towards Littleton, Charlton and the more rural edges of Spelthorne, we also take on Barn Conversions, which are among the most satisfying projects we do. Bringing a redundant agricultural building back as a striking family home calls for sensitivity, real structural know-how and patience with the planning process. We stabilise and repair the existing frame, introduce new structure where the building needs it and lift the whole thing up to modern standards for warmth and comfort. The aim is always to keep the character that makes the building worth saving while making it a genuine pleasure to live in.

Both kinds of conversion can throw up the unexpected once the linings come off, which is exactly why experience earns its place. We survey the structure honestly before we price the job, give you a clear, fixed figure, and if we uncover something behind the old fabric we tell you straight away and agree the next move with you before we carry on. That openness sits at the heart of how we run every build.

Property Renovation and Structural Alterations

Some of the finest houses near the Thames and around Old Shepperton have wonderful proportions 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. A complete property renovation lets you rework tired layouts, modernise the wiring and plumbing and lift a dated house to the standard the riverside setting deserves. We manage everything, from stripping back and rewiring to new bathrooms, fresh plaster and redecoration, with the older period homes around the square rewarding this whole-house attention most of all.

Opening a house up nearly always rests on confident Structural Alterations, and this is where a proper builder shows their worth. Taking out internal walls for open-plan living means setting correctly specified RSJs and steel beams, every load engineered, checked and signed off to Building Regs. We work alongside structural engineers to get the calculations right and the supports in safely, so the change reads as effortless in the finished room and stays rock solid in the structure behind it.

A renovation is really a long run of small decisions, and our job is to make that run feel smooth from your side of it. You keep one point of contact, one programme and one tidy site, so you are never chasing separate trades or guessing what happens next. We protect floors, contain the dust and clear up properly at the end of every day, which counts for a great deal on a road where the build is in full view. The finished home feels brand new while still feeling unmistakably yours.

Areas We Cover Around Shepperton

Shepperton sits at the heart of the area we serve, and we are on site regularly throughout this stretch of the Thames. As well as TW17 itself, we look after homeowners in Lower Halliford (TW17) and Upper Halliford, where the mix of riverside homes and family houses keeps our work varied and interesting. We also cover Littleton and Charlton, where the more rural plots lend themselves beautifully to barn and garage conversions.

Just across the borough we work throughout Sunbury-on-Thames (TW16), and we are very much at home in Walton on Thames, which sits just across the river and is where our own yard is based at Unit 5 Field Common Farm. That short distance means we can be with you quickly, keep deliveries efficient and pop back easily for any snagging. Wherever you are around Shepperton, you get the same local knowledge, the same tidy site and the same hands-on management on every job.

Why Choose FMT Construction in Shepperton

Picking a builder for a Shepperton home comes down to trust, especially when the house has the character and setting many here do. These are the reasons owners across the village and the wider Spelthorne area keep handing us the keys.

  • Mark Grimshaw has worked the trade for over 35 years and runs your job himself, so the experience goes where it counts rather than to a manager you meet once.
  • Most of our work arrives through owners who ask us back or pass our name to a neighbour, which along streets this close-knit means more than any advert.
  • We survey the structure honestly and give you a fixed, itemised figure up front, so the price you settle by the river holds firm with no hidden extras tacked on.
  • Five-star Google reviews from people around the village return to the same points again and again: straight talking, a clean site, and a finish that stands up.
  • We match brick, mortar and render so carefully that a new wing on a Church Square cottage or a riverside semi reads as though it was always there.
  • All the dealings with Spelthorne Borough Council are handled for you, from planning to Building Regs and any Party Wall notices, including the conservation considerations that come with Old Shepperton.
  • Considerate riverside build-ups, with access, deliveries and skips planned so a job near the Thames never blocks a narrow lane or hems in your neighbours.
  • Real familiarity with the village's housing, from the period homes around Church Square and Old Shepperton to the 1930s family houses and the riverside properties near the studios.
  • One crew sees the whole job through under a single point of contact, and we leave the site swept and secure each evening, which matters on a narrow riverside lane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need planning permission for my Shepperton project?

It depends on the size and type of work, and on where your home sits. Many extensions, loft conversions and garage conversions can be done under permitted development, while larger projects need a full application to Spelthorne Borough Council. We assess this early and handle the whole process for you so nothing slips through the net.


My home is in a conservation area near Old Shepperton. Can you still help?

Yes. Parts of Old Shepperton and the area around Church Square have extra planning sensitivities, and we are experienced in working within them. We design improvements that respect the local character and we manage the additional consents Spelthorne Borough Council may require. The aim is always to enhance the home without compromising its setting.


How long does a typical project take?

It varies with the scope, but as a rough guide a single-storey extension often runs around 8 to 12 weeks, while a loft conversion can be quicker and a full renovation longer. We give you a realistic programme before we start and keep you updated as we go. You will always know what stage we are at and what comes next.


Will you deal with the Party Wall Act with my neighbours?

Yes. On the tighter riverside plots in Shepperton, building close to a neighbour often brings the Party Wall Act into play. We manage the notices and the process properly so the work stays compliant and relations with your neighbours stay friendly.


Do you cover the villages around Shepperton?

We do. As well as Shepperton (TW17) we regularly work in Lower Halliford, Upper Halliford, Littleton, Charlton, Sunbury-on-Thames (TW16) and Walton on Thames just across the river. Our yard in Walton means we are never far away.


Can you handle barn conversions and garage conversions out towards Littleton?

Absolutely. The more rural plots around Littleton and Charlton are ideal for barn conversions, and converting a tired garage into a usable room is one of our most popular jobs. We assess the existing structure honestly, advise on what is realistic and give you a clear, fixed price before any work begins.


Do you offer a free, no-obligation quote?

Yes, every quote is free and there is no pressure to proceed. We visit your home, talk through your ideas and give you a clear, fixed price with no hidden extras. You can request your free quote whenever you are ready.


How do I get started?

The easiest first step is a quick chat about what you have in mind. Call us on 01932 943095 or email hello@fmtconstruction.co.uk and we will arrange a convenient time to visit. From there we will guide you through design, planning and the build itself.

Start Your Shepperton Project With FMT

If you own a period home near Church Square, a riverside house close to the Thames or a 1930s family home anywhere in Shepperton, and you can picture what it could become, we would be glad to come and talk it through. Call us on 01932 943095 or 07990 868756, or email hello@fmtconstruction.co.uk for a friendly, no-obligation chat and a free quote, with an honest steer on what your home will take.