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Builders & Building Contractors in Ingatestone
Boswell Builders Ltd
From new homes to extensions and groundworks, Boswell Builders are the building contractors Ingatestone homeowners can rely on. We’re a family-run firm based in Hutton, around 3 miles from Ingatestone, with over 30 years’ experience and our own skilled team.
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Builders in Ingatestone
Your Building Contractor in Ingatestone
Whether you’re building a new home, extending your property or need groundworks for a larger scheme, the builder you choose makes all the difference. Boswell Builders has worked across Brentwood and the surrounding area for more than 30 years, including many projects in and around Ingatestone. Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, clear communication and finishing every job properly.
We carry out the groundworks, foundations, drainage and brickwork ourselves, so we keep control of quality and timescales. Where specialist trades are needed, we coordinate them for you. Throughout, you have one point of contact and one programme for your whole Ingatestone project.
- New build & self build homes
- House extensions & outbuildings
- Groundworks, foundations & drainage
- Brickwork & retaining walls
- Civil engineering, sewer connections & dropped kerbs
- Indoor & outdoor swimming pools
Ingatestone, CM4
Builders in Ingatestone: Local Knowledge
Ingatestone is a large village north-east of Brentwood. It’s home to Ingatestone Hall, the Tudor manor house of the Petre family, and has its own station on the Great Eastern Main Line. Together with neighbouring Fryerning it forms Ingatestone and Fryerning parish, within Brentwood Borough. That means planning and building control go through Brentwood Borough Council. Homes range from period cottages near the High Street to modern family houses.
Our office in Hutton is around 3 miles from Ingatestone as the crow flies, so we are close at hand for site visits and while your project is on site. We also work regularly in nearby Fryerning, Mountnessing and Margaretting.
Planning & approvals in Ingatestone
Ingatestone is in the CM4 postcode area, and planning applications and building control for projects here are handled by Brentwood Borough Council. We work alongside you, your architect and the council from the start, so the right approvals are in place before work begins. Essex Highways looks after the roads and footways, which matters for anything that affects the public highway, such as skips, deliveries, drainage connections or a dropped kerb.
Why use a local builder?
Being based in Hutton means we know the ground conditions, councils and suppliers around Ingatestone. You deal directly with Mark or Tom Boswell, who can visit your property, talk through your plans and give you an honest quotation.
One contractor, one team
A Ingatestone Building Contractor That Manages Everything
Every project, large or small, gets the same careful planning and hands-on management from Mark and Tom Boswell — so you get one point of contact and a build you can rely on.
Full project management
We plan the programme, order materials, coordinate every trade and keep you updated at each stage, so you always know where your build is up to.
Our own skilled team
Groundworks, brickwork and building works are carried out by our own experienced tradespeople, giving us full control over quality and timescales.
Compliance & peace of mind
NHBC and LABC registered and fully insured, with experience working alongside building control and 10-year structural warranties available on new builds.
Already have drawings from your architect? Send them over and we’ll provide a detailed quotation.
How we work
How We Build Your New Home
A clear, well-managed process from first conversation to final handover.
01
Consultation & site visit
We visit your plot, talk through your plans and budget, and give you honest advice on what is achievable.
02
Planning & approvals
We work with you, your architect and the local authority to get planning and building control in place.
03
Groundworks & build
Our own team handles the groundworks, foundations, brickwork and structure, with regular progress updates.
04
Finishing & handover
Final finishes, snagging and sign-off, then we hand over the keys to your new home with warranty in place.
Nearby areas
Builders Near Ingatestone
As well as Ingatestone, we provide building work across the surrounding towns and villages, including:
FAQs
Builders in Ingatestone: Your Questions
Thinking about building work in Ingatestone? Here are the questions we are asked most often. If yours isn’t here, just give us a call on 01277 210 402.
Do you provide building work in Ingatestone?
Yes. Ingatestone is one of the areas we cover regularly from our base in Hutton, along with nearby Fryerning, Mountnessing and Margaretting. Call 01277 210 402 to arrange a free site visit and quotation.
Which planning authority covers building work in Ingatestone?
Building projects in Ingatestone come under Brentwood Borough Council for planning permission and building control. We work alongside you, your architect and the council to make sure the right approvals are in place before work starts, and we manage the building control inspections during the build.
How long will my building project take?
It depends on the size and specification of the job, the site and the approvals needed. We’ll give you a realistic programme when we quote and keep you updated as the work progresses.
Are you NHBC and LABC registered?
Yes. Boswell Builders is NHBC and LABC registered and fully insured. On new homes, a 10-year structural warranty is available.
Do you use your own team or subcontractors?
Our own experienced team carries out the groundworks, foundations, drainage, brickwork and building works. Where specialist trades are needed, we coordinate them for you, so you still have one point of contact.
Can you work from my architect's drawings?
Yes. Send us your drawings and we’ll arrange a site visit and give you a detailed quotation. If you’re at an earlier stage, we can talk through your plans and give you honest advice on what’s achievable.
What we do
Building Services in Brentwood & Essex
New homes are our speciality, but our experienced team covers every part of the build — so your whole project stays with one trusted contractor.
New Build Homes
Bespoke new build and self build homes, delivered from groundworks to handover.
House Extensions
Single and double storey extensions that add space and value to your home.
Brickwork & Retaining Walls
Quality masonry, feature walls and engineered retaining walls.
Groundworks
Site clearance, excavation, foundations, drainage and bases.
Swimming Pools
Luxury indoor and outdoor swimming pools, from excavation to finish.
Civil Engineering
Sewer connections, drainage and civil engineering works.
Dropped Kerbs
Vehicle crossings and dropped kerbs built to local authority specification.
Outbuildings
Garden rooms, garages, annexes and home offices built to last.
Ready to Build Your New Home?
Speak to Boswell Builders about your plot, plans or project. Call 01277 210 402, email office@boswellbuilders.co.uk or send us a message for a free quotation.
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm | Sat 8am–12pm
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