Serving Torbay · Building across South Devon jbcarpentryandbuilding@yahoo.com07511 309544 AboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContact07511 309544Get Your Plans Priced - Home - Areas We Cover - Builders in Paignton # Builders in PaigntonLed by Jake Brown More space from the Paignton home you already love. We build extensions and structural work from your approved plans, with one local team responsible from the ground up. Get Your Plans Priced, Free - Director: 18 years' trade experience - 11+ years trading in South Devon - 1-year indemnity-backed guarantee - Public liability insured - City & Guilds bricklaying & carpentry ## Building across Paignton from just up the road We serve Paignton from our base at 156 Newton Road, Torquay. Contact Jake to arrange a free site visit and discuss your drawings. We cover the whole of Paignton: Preston, the seafront and town centre, Goodrington, Roselands, Foxhole, Collaton St Mary and out towards Churston Ferrers and Brixham. Homeowners planning an extension or structural alteration can send their drawings and any necessary approvals for pricing. Our core in-house team handles groundworks, brickwork, blockwork and structural carpentry, with vetted specialists for plumbing, electrics and plastering. You deal with one contractor from the first dig to handover. ## Paignton's property types Paignton has a strong mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the seafront and Preston, inter-war and post-war semis spreading inland, and large estates of later homes towards Goodrington and Roselands. Bungalows are common too, and many are being extended or reconfigured. Flatter ground near the seafront makes extensions simpler than in parts of Torquay, but low-lying areas need careful attention to drainage, while the western estates rise into hillier ground with sloping gardens. ### Building work for Paignton properties - Single-storey rear extensions on semis and bungalows - Two-storey side extensions on family homes - Load-bearing wall removals for open-plan living - Replacing tired felt flat roofs with rubber roofing - New driveways for off-road parking ## Our services in Paignton We offer the services below across our South Devon service area. Contact us to discuss the scope for your property in Paignton. Our core team handles groundworks, brickwork, blockwork and structural carpentry, with specialist trades managed through the company. ### House Extensions in Paignton Traditional block and cavity wall or timber frame extensions for Paignton homes, built from groundworks to roof. View house extensions ### Structural Alterations in Paignton Create open-plan kitchens and living spaces with properly supported wall removals. View structural alterations ### Flat Roofing in Paignton Approved rubber roofing for extensions, garages and dormers across Paignton. View flat roofing ### Driveways in Paignton Driveways built on a proper sub-base so they stay level and drain correctly. View driveways ### Barn Conversions in Paignton Turn a redundant agricultural building into a sound, liveable home. We handle the structural repair, groundworks and shell so the character survives and the building lasts. View barn conversions ### Basement Conversions in Paignton Turn a damp, unused cellar into dry, usable space. We carry out the structural conversion and waterproofing to the system specified for your project. View basement conversions ### Underpinning in Paignton Foundation strengthening and ground stabilisation to your engineer’s design. The cause of movement and the appropriate repair should be assessed before work starts. View underpinning ### Refurbishments in Paignton Bring a tired or neglected property back to life. We tackle the structural upgrades first, then manage the trades through to the finish you want. View refurbishments ### Septic Tank Installation in Paignton Reliable drainage for properties off the mains. We prepare the ground, excavate and install your tank to the agreed drainage design and installation requirements. View septic tank installation ### Landscaping in Paignton Make a sloping or awkward garden usable. We re-shape levels, build retaining walls, patios and steps on solid foundations to the agreed design for your site. View landscaping ## Why choose us in Paignton ### Local base We're based at 156 Newton Road, Torquay; within our South Devon service area. ### Director’s trade experience Director Jake Brown is City & Guilds qualified in bricklaying and carpentry, with 18 years of trade experience. ### 11+ years trading The company has been building across South Devon for over 11 years. ### In-house structural team Groundworks, brickwork, blockwork, structural carpentry and underpinning are handled by our own core team. ### Building Control liaison We work alongside client architects and engineers and can liaise with Building Control officers on site where needed. ### Guaranteed and insured 1-year indemnity-backed workmanship guarantee, plus business and public liability insurance. ## What Paignton homes commonly need Paignton's housing brings its own set of structural issues. ### Ageing flat roofs Many post-war extensions and garages have felt roofs well past their best, leading to leaks and rotten decking. ### Drainage on low ground Lower-lying areas need care with drainage and falls, especially when extending over or near existing drains. ### Bungalow reconfigurations Extending or opening up bungalows often involves roof structure changes and steels that need proper design. ### Seafront exposure Properties nearer the coast face salt air and driving rain, so weatherproofing and material choices matter. ## Building in Paignton: what to know ### Planning and Building Control in Paignton The approvals required depend on the property, proposed work and any planning restrictions. Some extensions may fall under permitted development. Your architect should confirm the applicable requirements; we can liaise with Building Control officers on site where needed. ### Extending Paignton’s family homes Extensions and alterations to family homes can include a larger kitchen-diner, new openings or additional bedrooms. The foundations, drainage and structural supports should follow the site-specific drawings and calculations. ### Paignton project planning Site access, existing structures and drainage should be considered before work begins. We discuss these alongside your drawings when preparing a quote, with specialist trades coordinated through the company. ### Seafront exposure and low-lying ground Parts of Paignton sit close to sea level near the seafront and along the low ground behind it. Here, drainage design and damp-proofing need particular care, and extensions near existing drains or soakaways must be planned before excavation. Properties close to the coast also face salt air and wind-driven rain, so we pay close attention to how a new roof meets the existing wall, how openings are formed, and how flat roofs are edged and drained. These details are what keep a Paignton extension dry for the long term. ## How we work in Paignton - Step 1 ### Send your plans Share your drawings for your Paignton property, plus any structural calculations. - Step 2 ### Free site visit We visit the site in Paignton to check access, ground conditions and how you'd like it finished. - Step 3 ### Clear written price You get a written quote for the work, with any fit-out priced separately if you want it. - Step 4 ### Managed build Groundworks, shell and specialist trades coordinated, with Building Control liaison where needed. - Step 5 ### Completion and guarantee Handover of the finished work, covered by our 1-year indemnity-backed workmanship guarantee. ## Building in Paignton: common questions ### Do you serve Paignton? Yes. We serve Paignton from our base at 156 Newton Road, Torquay. ### How quickly can you get to Paignton for a site visit? Call Jake or send your drawings to arrange a free site visit in Paignton. Timing depends on availability. Our hours are Monday to Saturday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. ### How much does building work cost in Paignton? Every project is priced from its own drawings, ground conditions and access, so there's no fixed rate. Site visits and quotes are free, and you'll receive a clear written price before any work starts. ### Do you offer emergency call-outs in Paignton? Contact Jake to discuss project availability in Paignton. If a structure appears unsafe, seek urgent advice from a qualified structural engineer or the appropriate emergency service. ### Is the work guaranteed and insured? All completed work is covered by a 1-year indemnity-backed workmanship guarantee, and the company holds business and public liability insurance. ### Which parts of Paignton do you cover? All of Paignton, including Preston, Goodrington, Roselands, Foxhole, Collaton St Mary and the seafront, plus Churston and Brixham nearby. ### Can you extend a bungalow in Paignton? Yes. Bungalow extensions and reconfigurations are common. We build to your architect's drawings and engineer's calculations. ### Do you need my drains surveyed before extending? Often it helps. If an extension sits near or over drains, diversion or protection is planned at the groundworks stage with your designer. ### Do you build garden rooms and garages in Paignton? We carry out structural builds including garages and garden rooms with rubber flat roofs, built on proper foundations to your drawings. ### Can you replace a leaking flat roof on my Paignton extension? Yes. As approved rubber roofing installers, we check the deck underneath, repair or replace it as needed and fit a new membrane. ### Nearby areas we cover - Torquay - Totnes - DartmouthBack to the homepage or contact us. ## Building in Paignton?Get your plans priced. Free site visit and a clear written quote. Director Jake Brown brings 18 years of trade experience. All completed work carries a 1-year indemnity-backed workmanship guarantee. Get Your Plans Priced, Free +44 7511 309544 JB Carpentry and Building Ltd Groundworks and structural building specialists serving Torbay and South Devon. 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