Builders in Loughton, Chigwell and Woodford
We're a refurbishment team based in Romford, and we work on homes in Loughton, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill and Woodford. Our own team does bathrooms, kitchens, decorating, carpentry, stairs, flooring, rendering, fencing and full house refurbishments. Eli answers the phone himself, comes to see the job for free and gives you a written, fixed-price quote.
Areas we cover
- IG10 Loughton
- IG7 Chigwell and Chigwell Row
- IG9 Buckhurst Hill
- IG8 Woodford Green and Woodford Bridge
- E18 South Woodford
Not sure if you're covered? Send us your postcode.
What we do in Loughton, Chigwell and Woodford
House and flat refurbishment
Whole properties or just a few rooms, and we can work while you live in the house.
Learn moreBathroom fitting
Full refits, en-suites, wet rooms and walk-in showers.
Learn moreKitchen fitting
Supply and fit, or fit the kitchen you've bought.
Learn morePainting and decorating
Inside and out, with the preparation done first.
Learn moreCarpentry
Doors, skirting, fitted wardrobes, alcove cupboards and stud walls.
Learn moreStaircase renovation
New handrails, spindles and newel posts, glass balustrades and oak cladding.
Learn moreFlooring
Laminate, LVT, engineered and solid wood, herringbone and vinyl.
Learn moreHouse rendering
Weber silicone render and repairs by an NVQ-qualified renderer.
Learn moreFencing
New and replacement fences, gates and fence repairs.
Learn more
Eli organises a certified electrician and a Gas Safe registered engineer for any electrical and gas work.
Planning in Epping Forest and Redbridge
Loughton, Chigwell and Buckhurst Hill come under Epping Forest District Council, while Woodford comes under Redbridge, so the rules for your home depend on which side of the border you live.
Epping Forest has 26 conservation areas, including Chigwell Village, York Hill, Staples Road and Baldwins Hill in Loughton, and St John's in Buckhurst Hill. In a conservation area there, rendering or cladding the outside of a house needs planning permission, and the council needs six weeks' notice before work on trees. York Hill, Staples Road and St John's also have Article 4 directions. In St John's, these cover changes such as new front windows and doors, painting the outside of the house, and gates, fences and walls.
Redbridge has 16 conservation areas. Those in Woodford include Woodford Green and Woodford Wells, Woodford Broadway and Woodford Bridge.
Outside these areas, most garden fences can go up to 2 metres without planning permission, or 1 metre next to a road. Inside work, like a new kitchen or bathroom, doesn't usually need planning permission on either side of the border.
What is an Article 4 direction? Read our guide.
Skips and working hours
A skip on an Essex road or pavement needs a licence from Essex County Council, and only licensed skip companies can apply for one. In Woodford, a skip in a parking bay needs a Redbridge skip licence and a bay suspension. If your job needs a skip, Eli talks it through at the site visit.
Noisy building work is allowed from 8am to 6pm on weekdays on both sides of the border. On Saturdays it stops at 1pm in Epping Forest and at 2pm in Redbridge, and there's none on Sundays or bank holidays.
Some of our work
A few examples of finished jobs from homes across London and Essex.
How it works
- Tell us about the job: use the quote form, call or send a WhatsApp.
- Free site visit: Eli comes to see the job and talks it through with you.
- Written, fixed-price quote: with our 12-month workmanship guarantee written in.
Questions from homeowners in Loughton and Chigwell
Do you work in Loughton and Chigwell?
Yes. We cover IG10, IG7, IG9, IG8 and E18: Loughton, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, Woodford Green, Woodford Bridge and South Woodford.
Where are you based?
In Romford (RM7), a short drive from Chigwell and Loughton.
Can I render my house in Loughton?
Often, yes. In an Epping Forest conservation area, though, rendering the outside of a house needs planning permission first, so check with the council if you live in one.
Do you put up fences in Woodford and Loughton?
We do, along with gates and fence repairs. Most garden fences up to 2 metres, or 1 metre next to a road, don't need planning permission, but some conservation areas have extra rules.
Can you work while we're living in the house?
We can. We often work on homes while the owners live in them, and Eli agrees the order of rooms with you.
How much will my job cost?
It depends on the size of the job, the condition of what's there now and the materials you choose. Eli gives you a written, fixed-price quote after the free site visit.
Is the site visit free?
It is, and there's no charge for the quote either.
Is your work guaranteed?
Our workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months, and the guarantee is written into your quote.
Planning work on your Loughton, Chigwell or Woodford home?
Tell us what you have in mind and Eli will get back to you within 24 hours.