Surrey · RH2
Building & Construction in Reigate
Building and construction covers the structural and groundworks side of a project — foundations, brickwork, steelwork, roofing and drainage — coordinated by a single contractor so the client deals with one team rather than several separate trades.
In Reigate, that covers Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley. Reigate sits at the foot of the North Downs, with a historic town centre and a number of well-established residential areas featuring substantial Victorian, Edwardian and interwar houses. Its position near the Surrey Hills National Landscape (formerly AONB) shapes planning policy for parts of the borough.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Reigate for building & construction
Property styles in Reigate
Reigate has a strong stock of larger detached and semi-detached Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with mock-Tudor interwar properties, many of which suit generously proportioned rear and wraparound extensions or double-storey additions.
Planning considerations
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is the local planning authority. The historic town centre is a conservation area, and parts of the borough fall within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (National Landscape, formerly AONB), which brings additional design and landscape considerations for extensions and new structures.
How it works
Our building & construction process
- 01
Survey and brief
A site visit to understand the building, ground conditions and what you are trying to achieve.
- 02
Design and specification
Working with your architect or designer (or ours, where design and build is agreed) to firm up drawings, structural calculations and specification.
- 03
Costing and programme
A itemised quotation and realistic programme, including any provisional sums for items that cannot be fixed until work is opened up.
- 04
Approvals
Coordinating planning and Building Regulations submissions, and party wall matters where relevant.
- 05
Construction
Groundworks through to weathertight shell, with regular progress updates and site meetings.
- 06
Sign-off
Building Control completion certificate, snagging and handover documentation.
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FAQs
Building & Construction in Reigate: FAQs
Do you provide building & construction across all of Reigate?
Yes, we cover the RH2 postcode area in full, including Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley.
Do I need planning permission for structural building work?
It depends on the work. Internal structural alterations often fall under Building Regulations only, while external changes may need planning permission or fall under permitted development. We confirm the position for your specific property during the survey.
Will you manage Building Control on my behalf?
Yes. We coordinate Building Regulations applications and inspections as part of the project and keep the completion certificate on file for you.
Does the Surrey Hills National Landscape designation affect extensions in Reigate?
For properties within the designated area, additional weight is given to landscape character and visual impact in planning decisions. We check whether your property falls within the boundary during feasibility.
Get a quote for building & construction in Reigate
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.