Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Construction and Design Services in Hertford
We are a family-owned professional local business with over 20 years of experience in design, planning, and building. Our expertise spans residential and commercial projects, offering comprehensive services from initial concept to completed construction. We specialise in navigating planning permissions, building regulations, and party wall agreements while providing cost-effective solutions. Our team combines technical proficiency with creative design to deliver bespoke extensions, conversions, and garden buildings.With a focus on transparency and client collaboration, we ensure projects meet regulatory standards and client expectations. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our portfolio of completed works and positive client testimonials. We actively support local community initiatives, demonstrating our dedication to social responsibility. Our structured approach includes detailed specifications, staged payments, and post-completion snagging to guarantee satisfaction.
Services
Design & Build
Garden Design
Project Management
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial construction.
- Our team provides cost-saving project management and material sourcing expertise.
- We offer transparent pricing with fixed-fee consultations and staged payments.
- Our services include detailed specifications and 10-year building warranties.
- We actively support local community projects like the Bengeo Scout Hut rebuild.
What people say
Professional manner
Better value quotes
Clever, imaginative proposals
Excellent service
Stunning additions
Services
Design & Build
Our comprehensive design and build service covers every project phase from concept to completion. We provide initial consultations, measured surveys, planning applications, and building regulation approvals. Our team manages construction works with staged payments and final snagging inspections, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the process.
Garden Design
We create bespoke garden rooms, outdoor kitchens, and landscaping solutions tailored to client needs. Our services include soil investigations, drainage planning, and material sourcing for durable, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments. Projects incorporate utility connections and structural elements like bespoke windows and insulation systems.
Project Management
Our independent project management ensures contractors adhere to approved specifications and budgets. We conduct regular site visits to verify material quality, identify cost-saving opportunities, and maintain design integrity throughout the construction process, preventing budget overruns and quality compromises.
Planning Applications
We handle full planning submissions including feasibility studies, measured surveys, and party wall agreements. Our services cover trial digs for foundation analysis, soil investigations, and preparation of building regulation drawings to ensure compliance with local authority requirements and structural safety standards.
Building Regulations
We prepare detailed technical drawings and specifications for building control approval. Our services include structural calculations, electrical and plumbing layouts, and coordination with approved inspectors to ensure all works meet current safety and energy efficiency regulations throughout the construction process.
People
Andrew May
Founder and Director
Andrew founded Room-By-Room in 2002 after 14 years as a senior architectural technician. He oversees all projects, combining technical expertise with creative design. His career spans retail and construction sectors, with a focus on residential and commercial developments.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide full design and build services including planning applications, building regulations compliance, project management, and specialist construction works for residential and commercial properties.
Do you offer free consultations?
We offer paid initial consultations: £65 for residential and £225 for commercial projects within specified radii. These fees cover detailed project assessments and feasibility discussions.
How do you manage project costs?
We use staged payments linked to project milestones, provide fixed-price quotes based on approved drawings, and offer material sourcing expertise to ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
Do you work outside Hertford?
We serve Hertford and surrounding areas, charging £2.50 per mile beyond our standard service radius for residential consultations and project management visits.
What guarantees do you provide?
Our building works come with a 10-year warranty from the Federation of Master Builders, and we offer post-completion snagging inspections six weeks after project handover.
