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Forge & FrameBuilders

Our services

Ten areas of building work, delivered by one team.

26 years of building experience across residential and investment property in Exeter and surrounding areas.

What we do

Building work, from the first idea to the finished space.

Ten areas of work, delivered by one team with a single point of contact. Specialist trades are brought in where a project requires them.

  • 01

    House Extensions

    Rear, side and wrap-around extensions that add usable space and work with the existing building.

  • 02

    Renovations

    Whole-house renovation work for tired or outdated properties, managed as one coordinated build.

  • 03

    Refurbishments

    Targeted refurbishment of rooms, floors or whole units to bring a property back to a lettable or saleable standard.

  • 04

    Loft Conversions

    Converting unused roof space into bedrooms, offices or bathrooms with the structural work done properly.

  • 05

    HMO Conversions

    Building and conversion work for HMO projects — layouts, room creation, common areas and refurbishment.

  • 06

    General Building

    Brickwork, blockwork, groundworks, roofing repairs, carpentry and the everyday building work properties need.

  • 07

    Property Development

    Construction delivery for investors and developers, with budget control and end-use in mind.

  • 08

    Structural & Building Work

    Openings, beams, load-bearing alterations and the structural work behind a changed layout.

  • 09

    Project Coordination

    One point of contact for the trades, sequencing and site decisions across the whole project.

  • 10

    Commercial & Investment Property

    Building and fit-out work for commercial and investment properties, scheduled around occupancy where needed.

01

House Extensions

We build single and double-storey extensions from groundworks through to finishing — kitchen and living-space extensions, additional bedrooms and open-plan reconfigurations. Where drawings, structural calculations or planning input are needed, we coordinate with the relevant professionals.

  • Rear and side extensions
  • Kitchen and living-space extensions
  • Additional bedrooms
  • Open-plan reconfiguration

02

Renovations

Renovation projects usually touch every trade. We handle the building work and sequence the rest so the property moves forward without gaps between trades.

  • Full property renovation
  • Interior alterations
  • Plastering, joinery and flooring
  • Kitchen and bathroom renovation coordination

03

Refurbishments

Refurbishment work suits landlords and owners who need a property presentable and durable without a full rebuild. We work to a defined scope and an agreed programme.

  • Room-by-room refurbishment
  • Flooring, plastering and decoration coordination
  • Joinery and second fix
  • Making good after structural work

04

Loft Conversions

Loft conversions depend on headroom, structure and access. We assess what the roof and floor structure allow, then build the conversion including stairs, insulation and finishes.

  • Structural floor and roof work
  • Staircase installation
  • Dormers and rooflights
  • Insulation and finishing

05

HMO Conversions

We carry out the construction side of HMO projects for landlords and investors. Planning, licensing, fire-safety and other specialist compliance requirements can be coordinated with the relevant qualified professionals where required.

  • Layout changes and room creation
  • Common areas and circulation
  • Full refurbishment
  • Programme and trade coordination

06

General Building

Not every job is a large project. We take on general building work where the scope is clear and the work is worth doing properly.

  • Brickwork and blockwork
  • Groundworks and concrete
  • Carpentry and joinery
  • External repairs and making good

07

Property Development

We work with developers and investors who need construction decisions made with the finished property in mind — practical specification, controlled cost and a programme that holds.

  • Renovation-project purchases
  • Unit conversions
  • Value-add improvement works
  • Programme and cost control

08

Structural & Building Work

Removing walls and forming openings is where a build is either done properly or regretted later. Structural calculations and building-control input are coordinated with the relevant professionals where required.

  • Steel beams and lintels
  • Load-bearing wall removal
  • Openings and knock-throughs
  • Underpinning and remedial work assessment

09

Project Coordination

Projects go wrong in the gaps between trades. We coordinate the programme, keep the site moving and communicate clearly about what is happening and when.

  • Single point of contact
  • Trade sequencing and scheduling
  • Site management
  • Regular progress updates

10

Commercial & Investment Property

We take on commercial and investment property work where the scope suits our team, including alteration, refurbishment and fit-out building work.

  • Commercial refurbishment
  • Alterations and partitioning
  • Fit-out building work
  • Phased works around occupancy

Specialist plumbing and electrical works are coordinated through trusted qualified professionals where required.

How it works

A clear five-step process, from first message to handover.

No guesswork about what happens next. Each stage is agreed with you before it starts.

  1. 01

    Tell Us About Your Project

    Send the details by phone, WhatsApp, email or the quote form. The more you can tell us about the property and what you want to achieve, the more useful our first response will be.

  2. 02

    Initial Discussion

    We talk through the scope, the practical constraints and the rough order of cost, so you know early whether the project and the budget line up.

  3. 03

    Site Visit / Assessment

    Where the project needs it, we visit the property to assess access, structure and condition. We will confirm arrangements for the visit with you beforehand.

  4. 04

    Quote & Project Planning

    You receive a written quote with the scope set out clearly, along with the intended sequence of works and what needs to be coordinated with other professionals.

  5. 05

    Build & Completion

    We carry out the work with a single point of contact throughout, keep you updated on progress, and hand the space back finished and cleared.

Next step

Tell us about your project.

Send the details and we will come back to you within 24 hours with an honest view of the work, the sequence and the likely cost range.

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