Front of a house with black windows and a driveway

Builders in Chelmsford

Extensions, loft conversions, new builds and full renovations in Chelmsford, priced from a site visit.

Tell us about your project Call 07792 625391

SET Building & Brickwork is a family-run building company working in Chelmsford, including Great Baddow, Springfield and Broomfield. We price every job after coming out to see the house.

How we work with you in Chelmsford

We work with you from the first visit through planning, drawings and the build, so the finished job is exactly what you wanted. SET Building & Brickwork has over 15 years in the trade, and we share what we know where it helps, from what the council will allow to how the finish will look.

Planning and drawings sorted with you
A written quote after a site visit
One number to call from start to finish

Home builders in Chelmsford

Whether you are planning a new home, more room for a growing family or a full renovation, we can help. We work with you from the first visit to the finished job, and tell you straight what the house and Chelmsford City Council are likely to allow.

What we build in Chelmsford

New Build Homes in Chelmsford One-off homes and small developments, built from the ground up by a team that handles every stage of the construction.

House Extensions in Chelmsford Extensions designed around how you use the space, built by a team that handles the whole job from start to finish.

Loft Conversions in Chelmsford Turning unused roof space into a bedroom, office or bathroom, with the structural work, staircase and finishes handled by one team.

House Renovations in Chelmsford Whole-house refurbishments and back-to-brick renovations, carried out by one team.

Kitchen Renovations in Chelmsford Kitchens fitted as part of a wider build or as a standalone project, including the structural and services work behind them.

Bathroom Renovations in Chelmsford Bathrooms, wet rooms and en suites, including the plumbing, waterproofing and tiling that determine whether they last.

House Roofing in Chelmsford New roofs, flat roofs and repairs on houses and bungalows, on their own or as part of a larger build.

We also take on garage conversions, windows and doors and brickwork and repairs.

Some of the finished homes and rooms from our recent jobs.

Black weatherboarded bungalow with clay tiles, an oak framed porch and a block paved driveway — Weatherboarded bungalow

White rendered detached house with clay tiles, black sash windows and an oak framed porch — Rendered house, oak porch

Back of a white rendered house with bi-fold doors opening onto a new lawn — Bi-fold doors onto the garden

Open plan kitchen diner with a vaulted ceiling, a glazed gable and doors onto the patio — Open plan kitchen diner

Oak shaker kitchen with a hob island, marble-effect worktops and brass pendant lights — Oak shaker kitchen

Open plan kitchen diner with a dark island, glass pendant lights and a roof lantern — Kitchen island and roof lantern

Double vanity on a rustic timber washstand, with arched mirrors and a walk-in shower behind — Double vanity

Walk-in shower with twin rain heads, a lit niche and a pebble floor — Walk-in shower

Palm print feature wallpaper above white wall panelling, with a toilet and bath — Feature wallpaper and panelling

Planning rules in Chelmsford

Planning applications in Chelmsford go to Chelmsford City Council. The council has 26 conservation areas, nine of them in the city itself, including Moulsham Street and the West End.

We tell you whether a job needs a full application or falls under permitted development before you pay for drawings.

Building control in Chelmsford

Building regulations are signed off separately from planning. Where a job needs building regulations approval, we book the inspections with Chelmsford City Council or an approved inspector and see it through to the completion certificate.

Speak to us about your project today or call 07792 625391

How do I get a quote?

Whichever suits you best: call us on 07792 625391, message us on WhatsApp, or fill in our short enquiry form. We will arrange a time to come and see the property, then put a written quote together.

Recent projects

Clips and photos from our own jobs across Essex and east London. See all our work.

Rendered detached house lit up at night behind a rendered front wall — Rendered house lit up at night

Black sliding doors across a rendered back wall at dusk — Sliding doors at dusk

Blockwork, steels and new joists going up

Dark oak kitchen with a curved ripple island — Dark oak kitchen with curved island

Open plan kitchen and lounge under a skylight — Open plan kitchen diner

Walk-in shower and oak vanity in a marble tiled room — Marble bathroom

White fluted tiles and a rain shower against a green wall — Tiled wet room

Green herringbone tiles, an arched mirror and an oak shelf — Herringbone tiled cloakroom

New staircase with black spindles and a carpet runner — Staircase and joinery

Olive panelled wall and lantern pendant in a main bedroom — Panelled main bedroom

Walk-in pantry with oak shelving and white worktops — Walk-in pantry with oak shelving

Yellow stock brick house with bay windows and a red front door — House in yellow stock brick

Oak framed porch and driveway — Oak framed porch

More clips on our Instagram

What our customers say

Reviews left on our Google profile.

We couldn’t be happier with the work Shaun and his team done for us! From the extension through to the internal refurbishments, everything has been completed to a really high standard with great attention to detail…

Casey Whitlock July 2026 Posted on Google

Shaun and his team have carried out a large extension for me at Chelmsford over the last 5 months. Was impressed at how quick his team completed the work. Skilled and experienced on groundworks, brickwork, structural steelwork, roofing and driveways. Has managed the project well and given us honest advice throughout. Very grateful to have found a building company we can trust, at a competitive price. Recommend 100%

Steve Massey September 2026 Posted on Google

We had a fantastic experience with Set Building and Brickwork during our house renovation. From start to finish, they were professional, supportive, and always willing to provide helpful guidance. Their experience and expertise were evident…

Madison Harris July 2026 Posted on Google

We couldn’t be happier with the work Shaun. He completed a self-contained annexe, and a single storey extension on our main house reconfiguring the downstairs layout of our home, and clearing and levelling the garden…

Jamie Harbour September 2026 Posted on Google

Shaun completed a double storey extension on our house and couldn’t recommend SET builders enough, great communication throughout the process and we’re very happy with the outcome of our build.

Sarah Perfect September 2026 Posted on Google

We recently had renovation and alteration work done at our home, and I can’t recommend this team highly enough. From start to finish they did a fantastic job. The lads were polite, respectful, and kept everything clean and tidy throughout…

Rita McGee September 2026 Posted on Google

I honestly couldn’t recommend Shaun at Set Building and Brickwork enough. He was…

Zoe Tate September 2026 Posted on Google

Quality job, tidy and competent

Lewis Barr September 2026 Posted on Google

Towns and villages near Chelmsford

Outside Chelmsford, we also work in Writtle, Little Baddow, Stock, Billericay and Brentwood.

Planning work in Chelmsford?

Tell us about the property and what you are looking to do, and we will arrange a visit.

Tell us about your project Call 07792 625391