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Swift Build Coventry Ltd provides building services in Dorridge for domestic and commercial projects. Cameron Swift manages the build, coordinates trades and handles building control inspections and sign-off.
Expert Construction Services for Dorridge Residents
Dorridge has a mix of traditional and modern homes, with different considerations for each extension or refurbishment. Based at 85 Priory Road, Kenilworth CV8 1LQ, Swift Build Coventry Ltd offers free site visits to discuss your plans and the requirements of your property.
Director and project manager Cameron Swift coordinates the work. Our in-house team consists of Cameron, one carpenter and two skilled labourers, supported by a wider network of partner architects, designers, a quantity surveyor and registered partner trades.
We can work from your own drawings or arrange plans through partner architects and designers, and handle planning applications. Our process includes a budget cost, site visit, cost plan and quotations to help you understand the proposed scope and costs. Building projects are generally from £5,000 upwards.
We carry out house extensions, full refurbishments including period properties, load-bearing wall removal and steelwork, and conservatory demolition and replacement extensions. We also take over and fix projects left unfinished by other builders, assessing the existing work before agreeing a plan.
Swift Build Coventry Ltd is an FMB member, TrustMark registered and Checkatrade listed with 54 reviews. We hold public and employers’ liability insurance. Clients receive a contract, programme of works, payment schedule and insurance documents; we coordinate registered partner trades for electrical and gas work and manage building control inspections and sign-off.
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Services in Dorridge
What we build in Dorridge
House Extensions
House extensions in Dorridge, with plans available through partner architects and designers and construction managed by Cameron Swift.
Loft Conversions
Looking for more living space? Contact us to discuss house extensions and internal refurbishment options for your property.
Full Refurbishments
Full refurbishments in Dorridge, including period properties, with trades coordinated as part of the wider project.
Load Bearing Wall Removal
Load-bearing wall removal and steelwork to open up living spaces, with building control inspections and sign-off managed.
Conservatory Replacement
Conservatory demolition and replacement extensions, with the design and scope agreed for your home.
Groundworks
Groundworks for an extension depend on the site and agreed design. We discuss the requirements and costs as part of planning the wider build.
Brickwork
We coordinate trusted trades for brickwork within extension projects and for garden walls, discussing materials to complement the existing property.
Roofing
Roofing requirements for an extension or refurbishment can be discussed as part of the wider project, with relevant trades coordinated as needed.
Driveways and Garden Walls
Driveways and garden walls in Dorridge, with external lighting carried out by registered partner trades where required.
New Build Houses
Planning a building project? Contact us to discuss your drawings and whether the proposed scope is a suitable fit for our services.
Insurance Work
If your property needs repairs, contact us to discuss the work and whether it falls within our refurbishment services.
Unfinished Builder Projects
Taking over and fixing unfinished projects in Dorridge, with an assessment of existing work and an agreed plan for completion.
Why Swift Build
Why Dorridge homeowners choose us
Local Base
Based in Kenilworth, we offer free site visits in Dorridge to discuss your project.
Project Management
Cameron Swift manages the build, coordinates trades and handles building control inspections and sign-off.
Clear Cost Planning
We work with our quantity surveyor on cost planning and provide quotations and a payment schedule.
Registered Partner Trades
Electrical and gas work is carried out by registered partner trades, such as NICEIC/NAPIT electricians and Gas Safe engineers.
Client Documents
Clients receive a contract, programme of works, payment schedule and insurance documents. We are an FMB member and TrustMark registered.
Local know-how
Planning Building Work in Dorridge
Every property is different. These are some considerations to discuss when planning an extension or refurbishment.
Ground Conditions and Foundations
Ground conditions vary between sites. Clay, groundwater and nearby trees may affect the design of an extension. Requirements should be assessed for the individual property, with advice from appropriate partner professionals where needed; we include the agreed scope in the project planning and cost discussions.
Planning and Property Character
Conservation area status, listed status and Green Belt restrictions can affect proposed works where applicable. Requirements need to be checked for the individual property. We work with partner architects and designers on plans and handle planning applications, without promising approval.
Site Access and Deliveries
Narrow access, limited parking and nearby traffic can complicate a build. We discuss access and delivery arrangements during project planning and aim to reduce disruption to neighbours.
Existing Building Condition
Older properties can reveal issues during a refurbishment that are not visible at the first visit. We discuss findings and any proposed changes to scope, costs or programme with you, seeking advice from appropriate partner professionals where needed.
Plumbing, Gas and Electrical Work
An extension or refurbishment may need changes to existing services. We coordinate registered plumbers and registered partner trades for gas and electrical work, including Gas Safe engineers and NICEIC/NAPIT electricians as appropriate.
Our process
Six clear steps. No guesswork.
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Budget cost
Tell us what you want. We give you a realistic budget figure up front.
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Initial enquiry
We talk through the project, drawings and planning needs.
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Free site visit
Cameron visits, measures up and answers your questions.
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Payment plan
A clear schedule so you know what is due, and when.
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Cost plan
Our quantity surveyor prices every element properly.
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Quotation & build
Contract, programme of works and insurances, then we manage the build, coordinate every trade and handle building control sign-off.
FAQs
Building work in Dorridge: your questions
Do you provide building services across Dorridge?
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Yes, we serve Dorridge and the surrounding area. Our domestic and commercial projects are generally from £5,000 upwards; contact us for a free site visit.
How quickly can you start a project in Dorridge?
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Our start dates depend on our current programme of works and the complexity of your project. We recommend getting in touch early to arrange a free site visit. Once we have provided a quotation and you have signed the contract, we will give you a clear start date as part of our detailed programme of works.
What is the typical cost for an extension in Dorridge?
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Our building projects are generally from £5,000 upwards; this is not a typical extension price. Costs depend on scope, drawings, site conditions and finishes. We work with our quantity surveyor on cost planning and provide a quotation for the agreed work.
Are you an emergency builder in Dorridge?
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We are not an emergency service. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm. For all non-emergency enquiries, including project rescues and planned renovations, please call us during these hours to discuss your needs.
Can you help me with the planning process in Solihull?
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We can work from your own drawings or arrange plans through partner architects and designers. We handle planning applications and manage building control inspections and sign-off. Permissions depend on the property and proposed work.
Do you have experience with period properties in Dorridge?
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We carry out full refurbishments, including period properties. We can discuss the condition, design requirements and any permissions relevant to your home during a free site visit.
Do you provide a written workmanship guarantee?
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We always come back to put things right. Contact Cameron Swift to discuss any concerns about completed work.
Will I have a dedicated manager for my Dorridge project?
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Yes. Cameron Swift is our director and project manager. He coordinates our one in-house carpenter and two skilled labourers alongside the wider network of partner trades, and manages the programme and cost discussions.
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Discuss Your Dorridge Build with Swift Build
Ready to start your extension or renovation in Dorridge? Contact Cameron Swift today to arrange your free site visit and take the first step towards your dream home.
FMB member · TrustMark registered · Fully insured · 54 Checkatrade reviews