Builders in Guildford.
Extensions, refurbishments and new homes across Guildford, Merrow, Shalford and the surrounding Surrey villages. One family firm, building since 1922, from first drawings to final finish.
What we build.
Extensions
Single and two-storey extensions that give Guildford homes the space they’re missing, from town-centre terraces to family houses on the edge of the Surrey Hills.
Refurbishments
Renovation of period cottages and modern homes alike, from one room to the whole house.
New homes
Individual houses and small developments in and around Guildford, built from the ground up.
A local builder for Guildford.
Guildford is just over the Hog’s Back from Farnham and well within the area we cover. You speak to the family who run the business, and our own team is on site with trusted local specialists for every trade.
We build across Guildford, Merrow, Burpham, Shalford, Compton, Puttenham, Worplesdon, Wood Street Village, Normandy, Ash and Chilworth. See our pages for builders in Godalming and builders in Farnham, all the areas we cover, or our guide to choosing a builder.
Committed to quality
Design and build service available
Full project management
Only local and specialist trades used
Guaranteed standards
Design flexibility during the project
A trusted name since 1922
Work independently inspected by the Federation of Master Builders
“This newly built two-storey property was completed by Nigel and his team to an exceptionally high standard, with great attention to detail shown throughout every stage of the project. Their workmanship, professionalism and quality of finish make them a valuable member of the FMB.”
— Federation of Master Builders, independent inspection
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Client Testimonials
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Adam Brock
“Really pleased with our new extension! Did a fantastic job, would highly recommend.”
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Merlin Headington
“Good team with fast response time.”
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Jason Goodliffe
“H.H. Hilder & Sons did my extension and I wouldn’t ask anyone else to do it. They were responsive, professional, and it’s exactly what I was looking for.”
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Amanda
“Very pleased with my extension. I knew it was an ambitious build, but definitely worth it.”
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Lavinia L
“Amazing job on our extension!”
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Karen
“The eye for detail was exactly what we wanted.”
Common questions.
Yes. Guildford is within the area we cover. We build single and two-storey extensions, refurbishments and new homes across Guildford and the surrounding villages, with design and build available.
Do you build extensions in Guildford?
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Since 1922. We are a family firm, now in our fourth generation, and our work is independently inspected by the Federation of Master Builders.
How long have you been building?
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Our pricing moves with your project. You can change your mind as the build goes on and pay for the work carried out, without costly variations on a fixed quote.
How does your pricing work?
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How do I get started?
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Book a call or site visit through our contact page, or call 07388 577004. We will talk through what you want to build and how best to approach it.