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Your Local Builder in Walton on Thames

Walton on Thames is our home town. FMT Construction Consultants works out of Unit 5 Field Common Farm on Field Common Lane in KT12, so when you choose us you are choosing a builder who lives and works on your doorstep. We know the riverside streets, the Victorian and Edwardian villas, the large 1930s semis and the substantial detached family homes in Ashley Park and Burwood Park. That local knowledge means we understand how these properties are built and what it takes to improve them well.

Mark Grimshaw leads every project personally, drawing on more than 35 years in construction. That experience shows in how tidy our sites are, how clearly we communicate and how carefully we treat your home while we work in it. We manage dozens of construction sites across Surrey every year, and 91 percent of our clients come back to us for their next project. Reviews from local clients such as Katherine Deacon, Gregor Gillanders and Tom Barrington consistently praise our professionalism and the quality of the finished result.

Being based in Walton means we are never far away if you have a question or need us on site. We source good local materials and handle all aspects of site compliance on your behalf, so your build stays calm and well managed from the first day to the final clean. From a single room to a whole-house transformation, we treat every home as if it were our own.

Your local Elmbridge builder, based right here in KT12, trusted to manage every detail of your project.

Home Extensions in Walton on Thames

The 1930s semis off Hersham Road and the detached family homes in Ashley Park and Burwood Park were built for a different way of living, and a well-planned extension is how we bring them up to date without you having to leave a town you love. Across Walton, we add single and double storey rear extensions, side returns and wrap-around extensions that open tired kitchens into bright, generous family rooms. We are well practised at the work that makes these projects sing, from bi-fold doors and roof lanterns to underfloor heating and a clean run of new skirting.

Joining a new build phase onto a period riverside villa takes real technical care. We routinely manage the structural alterations needed to safely knock through rear exterior walls and install heavy steel supports. Matching the brick on a 1930s semi or an Edwardian villa takes a careful eye, and we take pride in getting it right so the new work looks like it has always been there. You can read more about our approach to home extensions and how we plan each one around your daily life.

Every extension begins with a proper conversation about how you live and what you want the space to do. We then handle the design, the planning permission and the building regulations side, keeping you informed at each stage. The result is more room, better light and a home that finally fits the way your family lives.

Loft Conversions and Kitchen Refurbishments

The generous roof spaces in Walton's larger 1930s semis and the detached houses around Ashley Park are often the easiest place to win a new bedroom, a home office or an en-suite while leaving the garden untouched. A Loft Conversion suits these homes beautifully, and we handle the full job, from steels and new floor joists to dormers, rooflights, insulation and a staircase that feels like it was always part of the house. Our team manages the structural calculations and Building Regs sign-off so the finished room is safe, warm and properly finished.

In a Walton family home the kitchen is where the day really happens, so a Kitchen Refurbishment is where most of our clients feel the biggest difference. Getting it right means more than fitting units. We coordinate the plastering, the screed, the electrics, the plumbing and the tiling so everything lines up and works the way it should. Some clients want to refresh the existing layout, while others knock through to create one large open space. Either way, we manage the trades and keep the site clean and orderly throughout. The result is a kitchen that looks superb and stands up to years of real family use.

Garage and Barn Conversions

Plenty of the inter-war and detached homes around Walton have a garage that earns its keep as storage when it could be a proper room, and turning it over is often the most affordable way to add living space without touching the footprint. Our Garage Conversions turn cold, single skin spaces into warm, insulated home offices, snugs, playrooms or utility rooms that feel like a natural part of the house. We deal with the damp proofing, the new floor build-up, the insulation, the windows and the heating, then finish to the same standard as the rest of your home. Around Walton and the surrounding villages, this is a popular way to add value without altering the footprint of the property.

Out towards the more rural edges of Elmbridge, the old agricultural buildings are a different kind of project, and Barn Conversions are some of the most rewarding work we do. Turning a rural building into a comfortable, characterful home calls for sensitive structural work and a builder who respects the original fabric. We carefully strengthen old timbers and walls, introduce modern insulation and services, and bring in the natural light that makes these spaces feel special, all while keeping the character that made the building worth saving. From the first structural survey to the final coat of paint, we manage the whole process so you can enjoy the result rather than worry about the detail.

Property Renovation and Structural Alterations

The riverside Victorian and Edwardian villas of Walton have wonderful proportions, but many have not been touched for decades, and a full Property Renovation lets you reconfigure the layout, upgrade the services and bring the house up to modern standards while keeping its period charm. We are comfortable taking on a tired Victorian villa or a dated 1930s semi and turning it into a warm, efficient and beautiful family home. Our experience across dozens of sites a year means we can plan the sequence of work so the project runs smoothly and stays on track. If you are weighing up a larger scheme, our work on full property renovation shows what is possible.

Opening up one of these homes almost always involves Structural Alterations, and this is an area where our experience really counts. We install RSJs and steel beams, remove load-bearing walls and create the open, flowing spaces that modern families want, all backed by proper structural engineering. We handle the Party Wall Act notices where your work affects a neighbour, which matters on the closer-set terraces near the town centre, and we stay on top of every Building Regs requirement. The technical side is managed quietly in the background, so you simply see your home transform, room by room, into something you love.

Areas We Cover Around Walton on Thames

Walton on Thames is our base, but our work reaches right across this corner of Elmbridge. We regularly build for clients in Hersham (KT12) and the leafy private estates of Burwood Park and Ashley Park, as well as Oatlands with its handsome family homes. The historic almshouse village of Whiteley Village also falls comfortably within our patch, as does West Molesey (KT8) just along the river.

Because our yard is here in KT12, we can be on any of these sites quickly and keep a close eye on progress. Wherever you are between the Thames and the surrounding villages, you get the same hands-on management, the same tidy site and the same care over the finished result. If your home sits just outside these areas, get in touch anyway and we will happily talk it through.

Why Choose FMT Construction in Walton on Thames

Picking a builder comes down to trust as much as the figure at the bottom of the quote. Here is why so many Walton homeowners hand us the keys and then tell their neighbours about us.

Our yard sits right here in KT12, so a Walton site visit is a short drive away and we can pop back the moment a question comes up.
We know the local housing stock inside out, from riverside Victorian and Edwardian villas to the 1930s semis and the big detached homes of Ashley Park and Burwood Park.
Price first, no nasty surprises: you get one itemised quote up front, and the figure you agree at the start is the figure you settle at the end.
We take real care matching brick, mortar and render so new work on a period villa or a 1930s semi reads as original.
On the larger Ashley Park and Burwood Park plots we plan deliveries, access and skips so a big build never blocks a quiet residential road.
Elmbridge Borough Council planning, Building Regs and any Party Wall notices are all dealt with on your behalf, including the conservation sensitivities that come with older riverside homes.
From the first visit to the final clean it is one settled team and one named contact, with the site kept tidy and secure the whole way through.
Roughly nine in ten of our clients ask us back for the next project, and plenty more arrive on a neighbour's recommendation.
Mark Grimshaw brings more than 35 years in the trade and runs your job in person, not a manager you only meet at handover.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need planning permission for my project in Walton on Thames?

It depends on the size and type of work. Many extensions and loft conversions fall under permitted development, but plenty still need a formal application to Elmbridge Borough Council. We assess this at the start and handle the whole planning process for you, so you know exactly where you stand before any work begins.

Which council covers Walton on Thames for building work?

Walton on Thames sits within Elmbridge Borough Council, which handles both planning permission and Building Regulations enquiries for the area. We deal with the council on your behalf and make sure every part of your project is properly approved and signed off.

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

Yes. Parts of Elmbridge have conservation areas and properties with extra controls, and we are experienced in working sensitively within them. We will check the status of your property early on and design the work to suit both your needs and the local restrictions.

How long does a typical extension or loft conversion take?

Most single storey extensions run from around 8 to 12 weeks, while loft conversions are often a little quicker. Larger or whole-house projects take longer. Once we have seen your home and agreed the scope, we give you a realistic programme and keep you updated as the work moves along.

Do you handle garage conversions and structural alterations as well?

Yes. Alongside extensions and loft work, we carry out garage conversions, kitchen refurbishments and major structural alterations such as removing load-bearing walls and fitting steel beams. If a project needs several of these together, we coordinate the whole job under one team.

Do you cover Hersham, Oatlands and the nearby villages?

Absolutely. As well as Walton on Thames itself, we regularly work in Hersham, Oatlands, Ashley Park, Burwood Park, Whiteley Village and West Molesey. Being based in KT12 means we can reach all of these areas easily.

Do you give free quotes, and how do I get started?

Yes, we provide a free, no obligation quote. The best way to start is to call us or send us an email to arrange a visit, where we can look at your home, listen to your plans and talk through the options before putting anything in writing.

Start Your Walton on Thames Project Today

Since our yard is just up the road in KT12, we can usually be at your Walton on Thames home within days to take a proper look and talk through what you have in mind. You get honest advice, a free quote and no pressure to commit. Call us on 01932 943095 or 07990 868756, email hello@fmtconstruction.co.uk, or contact our team for a free quote and we will arrange a convenient time to come and see you.