Builder in Wivenhoe
Building Services in Wivenhoe, Essex
Stanway Building Solutions provides a full range of building services in Wivenhoe and the surrounding area. Wivenhoe is a historic riverside town on the Colne estuary, four miles south-east of Colchester — a mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and modern riverside developments that brings a wide variety of extension and conversion projects. Every project is managed by Lee Goddard, a fully qualified bricklayer with over 20 years of experience, whose work has featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs.
We handle everything from house extensions and loft conversions to garage conversions, new builds and full renovations.
Services We Provide in Wivenhoe
Loft Conversions
A loft conversion is the most space-efficient way to add a bedroom, bathroom or home office to your Wivenhoe home — without touching the garden and often without planning permission. Wivenhoe has a designated conservation area covering much of the town centre and riverside; properties within it may have restricted permitted development rights. We carry out a full planning check on every Wivenhoe project before recommending an approach.
House Extensions
A well-designed extension adds more value to your Wivenhoe home than it costs to build. We manage the full process — planning, Building Regulations, groundworks and build. Our team is led by a qualified bricklayer, so the structural quality is there from the foundation up.
Garage Conversions
One of the most cost-effective ways to add usable space — often without planning permission and typically completing in two to four weeks. We transform underused garages into home offices, playrooms, gyms or extra bedrooms.
How We Work
Free Consultation
We sit down with you first — understanding what you want to achieve, what constraints exist, and what it is likely to cost. For Wivenhoe properties we also check permitted development eligibility and conservation area restrictions at this stage.
Planning Permission & Building Regulations
We handle all paperwork. Permitted development checks, planning applications and Building Regulations approval are all part of our service. We know what Colchester City Council expects for properties in and around the Wivenhoe conservation area.
20 Years of Local Experience
Lee Goddard has been building across Essex and Suffolk for over 20 years — better supplier relationships, fewer surprises, and honest advice before you commit.
Loft Conversions Wivenhoe
The most space-efficient way to add a room to your Wivenhoe home. Rear dormers are the most popular choice — adding full standing headroom and a proper room without touching the garden. Velux conversions are often the best option for properties within the Wivenhoe conservation area, as they have minimal visual impact on the roofline. We carry out a full planning check before recommending a conversion type.
Do I need planning permission for a loft conversion in Wivenhoe?
Many loft conversions fall within permitted development rights and don’t need a planning application. However, properties within Wivenhoe’s conservation area may have restricted permitted development — we check this on every project before any work begins.
Get a Free Quote for Building Work in Wivenhoe
We cover Wivenhoe, Rowhedge, Fingringhoe, and throughout the Colne estuary area and north Essex. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.
See our completed projects for examples of our work. Also covering Lexden, Coggeshall, Dedham and Manningtree.