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    Quality builds from an experienced in-house team.

    Lexden Builders can handle any and all of your building requirements in Essex with ease.

    We’ve been providing professional building services to local customers for more than three decades, and we’ve built a solid reputation for our knowledge, professionalism, and quality of craftsmanship during this time. We take on all manner of jobs, from home improvements to conversions, extensions and new builds – and we guarantee that your project will be completed to the highest possible standards within your specified timeframe and budget.

    Join our long list of satisfied customers. Call us today on 01206 577591 to discuss your needs in more detail and get a free quotation for your works.

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    What we do

    We offer a complete building service that covers all aspects of the work from start to finish.

    Our multi-skilled builders and contractors can assist with all aspects of your building or renovation project, from overseeing the initial planning permission applications to applying those all-important final touches.

    Which service do you require today?

    In-house surveying, design & build service

    It’s our job to make your build simple.

    We’ll guide you through the entire design and build process, calling upon our experienced surveyors, builders and subcontractors to provide their expert assistance where needed to ensure everything runs smoothly. We can also advise on obtaining planning permission, gaining building control approval, and budgeting for your development.

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    Running a commercial business? Need assistance?

    Based in Colchester, we comfortably serve the entire county, having worked with various local firms and public sector organisations, including schools, offices, and hospitality businesses.

    Whether you need an extension to your existing premises, a full refurbishment, or assistance with structural alterations and brickwork, Lexden Builders can manage every aspect of your commercial construction project in Essex.

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    Electrical Work

    Our electrical services include rewires, extension/conversion rewires, heating rewires, consumer unit upgrades, and inspections and testing. Safety certificates can be supplied.

    Gas Installs

    Our Gas Safe registered engineers have been checked to make sure they qualified to safely fit cookers, fires, boilers and other gas appliances. Safety certificates can be supplied.

    Plumbing

    Installation, repair and maintenance works undertaken on your central heating (including underfloor heating), boilers, gas meters, and water mains systems.

    Carpentry

    A professional, reliable service from our bespoke carpentry division, which covers the design and fitting of windows, doors, skirtings, staircases, flooring and decking.

    Plastering

    Includes all jobs and techniques, from skimming over existing structures to sand/cement rendering, plasterboard repairs, coving, screeding, taping and jointing.

    Decorating

    Let us handle all your interior and exterior decorating, which includes paint stripping, wallpapering, masonry painting, woodwork staining and varnishing.

    Groundworks

    We’ll manage everything from site clearances to laying foundations, installing drainage, carrying out bulk excavations and arranging the construction of block beams.

    Steelworks

    Let us calculate steel costs, create bespoke designs and handle the shipping and installation of your steel beams and other associated structural works.

    What our clients say...

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      This was our second project with Lexden Builders so we were confident from the outset that everything would run as smoothly as possible and we were not disappointed. The project this time was much larger but despite there being lots of challenges with materials being obtained (national shortages etc) we were hardly aware of the impact. Steve kept us informed the whole way through and answered any questions we had very promptly. The whole team-John, Jim and James could not have been better and in spite of the upheaval, which was inevitable due to the task being undertaken, they made everything so much easier. They were so helpful, hardworking and professional.

      To say we are delighted with the finished product is an understatement. We had a vision of what we wanted but our expectations have been surpassed. We will be using Lexden Builders again and will always recommend them to anyone who wants the stress taken away, a professional job undertaken, to be kept fully informed the whole way through. Thank you Steve, John, Jim and James, we are over the moon.

      Ian & Kathy - Single Storey Extension – Location: Bramley Close, Colchester, Essex
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      It is hard to put into words just how pleased we are with our final result. From the initial consultation with Steve Friend the owner who project manages the scheme and working with his architect we were able to create an outline of what I had been thinking about for months. Then along came Jim, John and James (the three J’s) who made the outline a reality! No small detail was ignored, and from start to finish they all exhibited such a high level of professionalism and consideration for our home. Unfortunately for them we were in lockdown and they had to cope with a one year old, a five year old, a ball crazy dog and myself and my husband.

      I could not find any fault. They did everything in their power to ensure we had appliances for the duration of the work and I appreciate at times this must have been inconvenient for them- but they never let us know. No small detail was overlooked with many suggestions being spot on to achieve a flawless finish.

      I wish I could list all of the individuals who effectively became part of our family for the build but I am sure when you make the decision to hire Steve Friend of Lexden Builders and his team you will get to meet them all! Thank you to all of you.

      Becky, Rob & family - Single Storey Extension, Structural Alterations & New Fitted Kitchen – Location: Colchester, Essex
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      I have engaged Lexden Builders a few times now, firstly for a garage conversion and then subsequently for a rebuild of two bathrooms. On every occasion, the work is carried out in such a professional manner. The team are really friendly, and Steve drops in on occasion to check on how the work is progressing. Steve comes round to the house to review what is needed, agrees an amount for the work and then provides dates. I have never known a job to move from the original date; it starts and finishes on time every time. When the work is carried out, everything is kept tidy and a clean-up is completed at the end of each day. They have regular suppliers that they use, provide brochures, set up appointments to go and select the items you want and then they take care of the rest. Some builders I have used in the past, the pricing changes as the job progresses, but with Lexden Builders the pricing is very transparent and rarely moves, only if you upgrade what you are asking for and even then you get options to choose from. At the end of the job, they walk you round to check that you are happy with everything too. To date I have never found a snag post completion of the job.

      I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone looking for work to be completed. My neighbours seem to be booking them for work too as they can see great results. If you are looking for a builder that is reasonably priced but complete everything to a really high standard, on time and takes care of everything, this is the builder for you.

      Mr & Mrs Bryant - Garage Conversion, Downstairs Toilet & Upstairs Bathroom – Location: Highwoods, Colchester, Essex
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      From the first day we contacted Lexden Builders, it was clear how easy it was going to be to work with them and what an excellent outcome we would have. Their level of attention to detail was evident in the planning and at all stages of the work.

      When the work was complete, it was truly complete, with care taken to ensure aspects outside of the original scope were also left in the best condition possible. They were always tidy, polite, hardworking, perfectionists! and a delight to have working around the home.

      We now have a beautiful garage conversion and outdoor areas. They managed the entire project, making all the additional aspects like flooring, decorating, kitchen, bathroom really simple to organise.

      We have already, and will continue to highly recommend Lexden Builders. Thank you!

      Steph - Double Garage Conversion to a One Bedroom Annexe – Location: Lexden, Colchester, Essex
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      We have been saving to get our beautiful Victorian but very run-down terraced home refurbished and were inexperienced clients having always just ‘made-do’. Never again! Steve and his brilliant team of professional, hard-working, imaginative, creative, reliable and friendly workers made the whole process a breeze.

      Steve is patient and flexible (we can be indecisive) and finds a solution to any problem quickly. His building team found an ingenious solution for turning the kids bedrooms into two gorgeous, evenly sized rooms, from a huge double and tiny box room; the kitchen is transformed into a modern, very cool space and the hallway, stairs and landing are just stunning. Gone is the horrible chipwood wallpaper and airtex ceilings, replaced with smooth, beautifully plastered and painted walls and ceilings. At every stage of the process to refurbish the heart of our home, Steve offered sound advice and was always available, transparent and responsive to our needs and affordability.

       We are more than delighted with our experience with Lexden Builders Ltd and look forward to future projects working with Steve and his fabulous team. We could not recommend this company more highly.

      Liz MacLean & John Preston - Home Improvements – Location: Colchester, Essex
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