Domestic & commercial roots
Between them they have delivered houses, gardens, commercial fit-outs and everything in between. That breadth means fewer surprises when a domestic job throws up an unexpected wall, drain or roof detail.
More than thirty years of craft, friendship and family values — applied to every extension, loft and renovation we take on.
Guildford & Godalming Construction Limited specialises in character properties throughout Guildford, Godalming, Farnham, Haslemere, Cranleigh and across Surrey, Hampshire and South West London.
Traditional building skills sit beside modern methods. New brickwork is matched to what is already there. Roofs are cut to sit quietly on the street. Openings are planned so light and structure work together — not against each other.
Clients deal with one experienced team from the first visit to handover. That means clear communication, honest advice and a finish that protects the value of the home for years to come.
Our work sits at the meeting point of traditional craft and modern construction. Lime-friendly thinking where the building needs it; contemporary steels, insulation and glazing where comfort and performance demand it. The aim is always the same: a house that still feels like itself — only brighter, warmer and better suited to the way you live now.
Guildford & Godalming Construction Limited grew from two careers spent on real sites — not from a marketing plan. Andy and Martin worked side by side for years before putting their names on the door together.
Between them they have delivered houses, gardens, commercial fit-outs and everything in between. That breadth means fewer surprises when a domestic job throws up an unexpected wall, drain or roof detail.
Both are husbands and fathers. They treat clients’ homes with the same care they would expect for their own — tidy sites, clear updates, and a finish that does not need excuses.
Fifteen years as partners taught them that reputation travels faster than any advert. Honest advice early saves money later — and keeps the building safe for the next generation.
Close friends and business partners for over fifteen years. Both are dedicated family men who bring those same values — trust, honesty and reliability — to every project.
Andy’s background is groundworks. Foundations, drainage, excavation and the unseen structure of a job are where a build either lasts or fails — and that is the standard he sets.
Over three decades he has worked across domestic and commercial sites. He knows how every later trade depends on a level, well-drained start, and he plans the early stages accordingly.
Martin is a bricklayer by trade with wide experience in general building. Matching new brick to an old façade, turning a corner cleanly and keeping courses true on a period house is the work he is known for.
Clients often reach him directly. He is the voice on the company line and email — clear, practical and present for the life of the project. If you want to talk through brick matching, openings or a full renovation, Martin is usually the first person you will speak with.
Every project is completed by experienced tradespeople who take genuine pride in their work. Precise brickwork, skilled carpentry and dependable roofing come together as a refined, lasting finish.
Whether we are matching new brickwork to a period façade or framing a new roof, each detail is measured, fitted and finished with care. That is how an extension reads as part of the house rather than an addition stuck on the back.
On site you will notice the small things: clean mortar joints, levels that hold true across a long wall, timber cut to fit the opening in front of us rather than forced into a catalogue size. Those details are what clients still talk about years later.
Original proportions, materials and roof lines guide every decision. New work should feel inevitable — as if the house had always been waiting for it.
We say what a wall, a foundation or a roof can actually do. That protects the budget and the building, and it is why clients stay with us from sketch to snagging.
Pride in the work is the standard, not an upgrade. From the first trench to the last course of brick, the job is finished as if we were handing the keys to our own family.
Discuss your ideas. Plan the build around the property. Build with care. Finish and hand over. That sequence keeps the programme calm and the quality consistent.
You always know who is leading the job. Groundworks, structure, roofing, carpentry and plumbing are coordinated so you are not managing a queue of separate contractors.
We are happy to work with your architect or designer, or to help you think through options before drawings go too far. Early conversations save redesigns — and they protect the character of the house you already love.
Based in Godalming, we regularly build in Guildford, Farnham, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and we take on carefully chosen projects across Hampshire and South West London.
Guildford and Godalming are where the practice is known best. Many of our clients come through neighbours who have already watched an extension or loft take shape next door.
Farnham, Haslemere, Cranleigh and Woking share the same mix of period housing and garden plots. We know the access challenges and the finishes that suit those streets.
Hampshire and South West London projects follow the same standard: one team, clear communication, and a finish that protects your investment for years to come.
Straightforward guidance and dependable project management throughout. You hear what is happening next — and why — before it happens.
Period homes deserve comfort as well as character. We create practical rooms for how families cook, work and gather today — without stripping the house of what makes it worth renovating.
Based at 12 Elizabeth Road, GU7 3QE. Call Andy or Martin, or send a short note about your house and we will arrange a conversation.