Builders in Hornchurch and Upminster
We're a refurbishment team based in Romford, a few miles from Hornchurch and Upminster, and we work on homes across RM11, RM12 and RM14. 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
- RM11 Hornchurch, Emerson Park and Ardleigh Green
- RM12 Hornchurch and Elm Park
- RM14 Upminster and Cranham
Not sure if you're covered? Send us your postcode.
What we do in Hornchurch and Upminster
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.
Homes we work on
We work on every kind of home you'll find in Hornchurch and Upminster, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces and 1930s semis to post-war houses, new-builds, flats and maisonettes. The age of the house changes the job. An older property often needs floors levelled or walls patched before new tiles, flooring or paint go on, and Eli includes that in the quote rather than adding it later. If you're living in the house while we work, he'll agree the order of rooms with you first.
Planning and conservation areas in Hornchurch and Upminster
Havering has 11 conservation areas, and six are in and around Hornchurch and Upminster: Langtons, St Andrews and St Leonards in Hornchurch, RAF Hornchurch on Wood Lane in South Hornchurch, and Corbets Tey and Cranham near Upminster. If your home is in one of them, some outside work that wouldn't normally need permission does, such as rendering the front of the house or taking down an old fence. Listed homes need listed building consent for significant work, inside or out.
Garden fences elsewhere follow the usual rules: up to 2 metres without planning permission, or 1 metre next to a road. Our fencing page has the details.
Inside work, such as a new kitchen or bathroom, doesn't usually need planning permission. For anything outside, check with Havering Council's planning team first if you're not sure.
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 Hornchurch and Upminster homeowners
Do you work in Emerson Park and Elm Park?
Yes. We cover all of RM11, RM12 and RM14, including Emerson Park, Ardleigh Green, Elm Park and Cranham.
Where are you based?
In Romford (RM7), a few miles from Hornchurch and Upminster.
Do you put up fences in Hornchurch?
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.
Do I need permission for outside work in a conservation area?
Often, yes. In areas like Langtons, St Andrews or Corbets Tey, rendering or taking down a fence can need planning permission, so check with Havering Council first.
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. Eli comes to see the job, and there's no charge for the visit or the quote.
Is your work guaranteed?
Our workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months, and the guarantee is written into your quote.
Planning work on your Hornchurch or Upminster home?
Tell us what you have in mind and Eli will get back to you within 24 hours.