About us
Family-owned, and proud to serve the home counties for 20 years.
Charlton Design & Build is a dedicated construction, renovation and demolition contractor — delivering stunning new builds and those last finishing touches with in-house teams and a straightforward approach.
Our approach
Built on the same promise since day one.
This is how we describe ourselves — in our own words — and it is the promise every project is measured against.
We are a dedicated family-owned construction, renovation and demolition contractor, proudly serving the home counties for 20 years. Whether it’s stunning new builds or those last finishing touches, our goal is to exceed your expectations and ensure every client is left fulfilled — that’s our top priority.
We offer a wide scope of services, including complete renovations, extensions and structural alterations, all managed in-house to guarantee your project runs smoothly, on time and to budget. We emphasise a clean working environment and clear communication, keeping you informed and engaged every step of the way.
Additionally, we provide a comprehensive architectural and structural advice and design service, making your project an effortless journey from start to finish — all under one roof.
Bespoke building is our specialty, and we strive to make your experience as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.
What that means in practice
Four commitments, carried through every project.
The words above are only as good as the work behind them. Here is how each part of that promise shows up on site.
Managed in-house
Complete renovations, extensions and structural alterations are managed by our own teams rather than handed off. One point of responsibility keeps the programme moving, keeps the standard consistent and keeps the project on time and to budget.
A clean, considerate site
Building work disrupts a home — it does not have to take it over. We emphasise a clean working environment throughout the project, treating your property with the same care we would want shown to our own.
Clear communication
You are kept informed and engaged every step of the way. Decisions are explained, progress is shared and questions are answered promptly, so there are no surprises between the first day and the final handover.
Design under one roof
Alongside the build, we provide a comprehensive architectural and structural advice and design service. Brief, drawings, structural input and construction are coordinated by one team, making your project an effortless journey from start to finish.
Bespoke building
No two homes — and no two projects — are the same.
Bespoke building is our specialty because every project starts with the property, the household and the outcome you want — not a template. Layout, structure, finishes and the way you live are all considered together, so the finished work feels like it was always meant to be there.
We work across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, with in-house teams covering everything from initial design and structural advice through groundworks, construction and the last finishing touch. One accountable team, one journey, from the first conversation to handover.
Memberships and recognition
Standards we work to.
We work to recognised industry standards, and our workmanship and customer care have been recognised by independent schemes and awards.
Federation of Master Builders
Membership of the Federation of Master Builders sits behind the way we work: vetted workmanship, clear contracts and a straightforward relationship with every homeowner we build for.
Trading Standards Approved
Trading Standards approval reflects the standards we hold ourselves to on price transparency, written quotations and honest communication from first enquiry through to handover.
Prestige Awards
Recognition through the Prestige Awards reflects the quality of our completed projects and the care our in-house teams take on lived-in homes.
Local sponsorship
Supporting teams and causes across our community.
Charlton Design & Build is proud to support Stoke Mandeville Girls Football, Aylesbury Rugby Club, Berkhamsted FC and Buckingham Boxing Club. Encouraging youth sport, teamwork and participation reflects the values the business brings to its work across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
The team has also supported The Wing Singers at a local event celebrating the positive impact singing can have on mental health, raising money for Mind, Lindengate and Space.
Client reviews
What our clients say.
“The team impressed us with their excellent planning, clear and consistent communication, and dedication throughout the project. Their hard work and attention to detail delivered fantastic results. We’re truly happy with the outcome and highly recommend their services.”
“We’ve recently completed a year-long renovation with Charlton Design and Build, and while the project turned out to be far more complex than expected, we couldn’t be more grateful that the team were the ones guiding us through it.”
“Charlton Design & Build recently completed an extension on our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! The quality of their work is outstanding with excellent attention to detail throughout. Communication from the start of the project to the finish was seamless; the team were always contactable as well as being professional, polite, friendly and responsive to our needs.”
“Fantastic job for our kitchen and open space. The team are very professional and always on time. They’ve been in the house for weeks being very respectful while we were working from home and always kept good communication. The final cost was what we were quoted for. Highly recommended!”
“I highly recommend the team, who did a great job on our two-storey extension. They showed exceptional attention to detail and kept the project on schedule even though the weather was against them at first. The build quality is excellent, costs were reasonable and transparent, and the whole team was cheerful and hard-working. 10/10 for this friendly and trustworthy local business.”
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