Tolmers Avenue

Renovation

This complete renovation project transformed a traditional family home into a light-filled, contemporary residence with modern finishes throughout. Working closely with the homeowners, we delivered a full interior and exterior upgrade that combined elegance, warmth, and functionality.

Key Elements

Modern oak staircase acting as a central architectural feature
High-end bathroom suite with large-format tiling, recessed shelving, and a freestanding tub
Bespoke kitchen installation with contemporary cabinetry and integrated appliances
Open-plan living area with full-height glazing and direct access to the garden
Underfloor heating and polished floors for both comfort and finish
Loft space conversion into a bright, functional room with feature glazing

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Challenge

Usable space, improved flow, and a high-spec finish

The original layout and finishes no longer suited the clients’ needs or lifestyle. Our task was to reconfigure and elevate the property, creating more usable space, improved flow, and a high-spec finish — all while maintaining the integrity of the building’s character. The result is a completely reimagined home that reflects the client’s vision and exceeds modern expectations.

Solution

A balance of comfort, utility, and modern design

Every space in this home was thoughtfully upgraded — from hallway to rear garden access — offering a balance of comfort, utility, and modern design. Tolmers Avenue now stands as a prime example of how transformative a full-property renovation can be when handled with care, precision, and a shared vision with the client.

Testimonials From Some Of Our Clients

I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Alan – in fact, I already did, to my best friend! I was delighted with the both the quality of the work and the manner in which it was undertaken. Alan and his colleagues were a pleasure to deal with, and Alan was always honest about the progress of the work, any issues arising and the costs. He’s so good that I don’t really want to write this as it might mean that he’s too busy next time I have a building project!

Mrs. C. Walden

Building projects can be stressful but with the expert advice and guidance from Alan coupled with the obvious skills his Team bring to their respective tasks confidence is high that a quality job will be delivered – and that is exactly what happens and all with the utmost care for the customer treating your home as if it was their own. A highly professional firm that is highly recommended.

Phil Lambert

Alan and his team turned up on the agreed date, and every day, weekend and bank holiday for 8 months until the job was complete. As and when problems arose (and they always do), a solution was always calmly and carefully worked out. Any variances that would affect our budget were always quoted for beforehand, and our total spend with Alan was almost exactly to his original quotation.

Mr. & Mrs. D. Fuller

We were very pleased with the building extension carried out by J A Wright Builders. Alan and his team were always professional, trustworthy and friendly throughout the project. They were also very helpful when it came to fixtures and fittings and their advice really helped us ensure we made the right choices! The completed job is exactly what we had hoped for and we would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone.

Mr & Mrs Weald

Alan Wright and his team completed a 2-storey extension including a complete re-design of upstairs in May 2008. There was always a team of builders working every day to ensure the job was completed with the minimum disruption and no unnecessary delays. The quality of work and attention to detail was excellent with good recommendations from the team for improvements and a number of additions to the planned work being accommodated without issue. All members of the team were pleasant to have around and totally trustworthy. I was delighted with the finished extension!

Mr. & Mrs. P. Tucker

Alan Wright was recommended to us by a neighbour as our property needed a complete refurbishment both inside and externally. This consisted of removing and reconfiguring internal walls, installing RSJ’s, having a new staircase fitted, dismantling a rear roof space to build a beautiful external balcony with glass balustrade, additional roof space-storage, new kitchen worktops, wall & floor tiles, replacement of all internal doors, handles, locks etc.

Patsy Held

We could summarise the service, professionalism and workmanship of Alan and his workforce in one word “outstanding”.

Mrs. C. White

I just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you for my bathroom. I absolutely love it. I can’t believe it’s the same room!!!!! Please pass on my thanks to your team and can you ask them if they can come round and hoover and tidy up every week?!!?!?!?!!! Thanks again Alan.

Julie Pope

Worked with Al and his team on several projects over the last 10 years, ranging from small to significant multi-month projects. Always a great experience, professional, high quality, high attention to detail and personable. Worked to budget and collaborated to find mutually acceptable solutions when unforeseen problems happened. Whenever we have a project Al is the first person we call. Would unreservedly recommend him and team for major or small projects.

Mike & Gill, Hertfordshire

I highly recommend Alan and his team. They delivered outstanding workmanship on our new-build home, with exceptional attention to detail and quality throughout. From start to finish, they provided valuable advice and guidance that helped the project run smoothly. This was a substantial undertaking—around 10,000 square feet of buildings plus extensive external groundworks—and they handled it with professionalism and expertise. I would confidently recommend them for projects of any size.

Dave

We have a home exceeding anything that we had dreamed of! There were no corners cut and the finish was fantastic – Alan’s eye for detail exceeded even ours! He is a true gem in the world of builders, taking a genuine pride in the work he carries out and completing everything to a very high standard.

Building a home involves thousands of decisions but the best one we made was employing Alan!

Mr. & Mrs. P. McGuigan

The most important thing was obviously the quality of the build and the interior and exterior finishes. Alan and his men had all this covered and we were very impressed with what we had seen so much so that we appointed him as our builder on the extensive enlargement and refurbishment of our house. Alan and his men completed the work on our house in a timely fashion.

Mr. & Mrs. G. Erol

Alan and his team took care of our ambitious conservatory, outdoor kitchen and patio build. We had a grade 2 listed house and our local council was a very protective and strict. Alan handled all the challenges we faced calmly and confidently making sure that all parties were satisfied. He handled complex architectural design contributing excellent ideas of his own to improve the design and decrease cost.

Mr & Mrs Darling

We couldn’t be happier with the work carried out by Alan and the team on our garage conversion. From start to finish, the entire process was smooth and professional. The quality of workmanship is outstanding, it’s really transformed our home. We would highly recommend Alan to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality building work. Thank you again for such a fantastic job!

Yasmin Claridge

Alan and his team completed a loft conversion for us last year. From the moment we met to discuss our requirements through to completion, Alan has been professional, reliable and a complete perfectionist. He and every member of his team take such pride in their work and the attention to detail shown by every single one of them is amazing. Our standards are very exacting (which Alan himself will attest to) but they even exceeded our expectations and were always thinking ahead, considering things that would never have crossed our minds.

Mrs. Mun-Li Boswell

We were extremely pleased with the standard, quality and attention to detail of the work completed by Alan and his team. Any issues were quickly dealt with and Alan was more than happy to explain things to me as they went along. We found that the work was conducted in a professional and friendly manner at all times whilst taking into consideration our needs and more importantly that of our very young child.

Mr. & Mrs. J. Jarvis

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for my bathroom. I absolutely love it. I can’t believe it’s the same room!!!!! Please pass on my thanks to your team and can you ask them if they can come round and hoover and tidy up every week?

Mrs. J. Pope

The building operations were carried out in an efficient manner, with Alan controlling his workforce and material suppliers from start to finish in a very professional manner. I particularly liked his attention to detail with the construction, and would not hesitate to use him for future work, or in recommending his company to others.

Mr. G. E. Marson

I used Alan Wright’s building company some four years ago when renovating my bungalow. The renovation consisted of – new windows, doors, central heating, new kitchen , new bathroom and plumbing. I had extensions to provide one new room, enlarge another room and to construct two new bathrooms together with the replacement of a flat roof and roof light. All work was carried out professionally and to a high standard.

Mr. & Mrs. R. Rolfe

Alan Wright is one of the nicest people you could meet. His professionalism is second to none, he is always polite and courteous and is extremely trustworthy. Alan is always the first person we call when we want some building work done on our house and he comes up with some good ideas and vision when we can’t see it ourselves. The finished job is always perfect – he won’t leave until it is perfect. I would highly recommend Alan to anyone that asks, and have done on quite a few occasions.

Mrs. P. Jewell

Our Process

Initial Consultation

We begin by listening. In your initial consultation, we take time to understand your goals, budget, and vision for the project. Whether you have detailed plans or just an idea, this stage sets the foundation for everything that follows.

Design Concept

Our team develops a design concept tailored to your needs. We consider layout, functionality, and aesthetics — presenting you with a clear vision for your project. We’ll collaborate with you to refine every detail until the concept feels just right.

Building Regulations Package

Once the design is approved, we prepare a comprehensive package for building regulations approval. This includes detailed technical drawings and specifications, ensuring the project meets all required standards and passes smoothly through local authority checks.

Quotation

With the approved design and specification in hand, we provide a detailed, transparent quotation. This gives you a clear breakdown of costs, timelines, and scope — no hidden surprises, just a professional proposal you can trust.

Construction & Sign-off

From groundworks to final finishes, we handle every stage of the build. Our team manages the entire construction process with precision, keeping you updated and the site running smoothly. Quality, safety, and efficiency guide everything we do.

When the work is complete, we walk you through the finished project to ensure every detail meets your expectations. Once you’re fully satisfied, we formally sign off — and leave you with a space that’s ready to enjoy.