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Builders in Cirencester

Builders in Cirencester and the South Cotswolds.

Extensions, renovations and new homes in Cirencester and the villages around it, including Bibury, Fairford and South Cerney, designed with the Cotswold stone and historic streets of the area in mind.

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The capital of the Cotswolds

An old town with Roman foundations.

Cirencester was Corinium, the second-largest town in Roman Britain, and its streets still show almost every period since. Georgian and older townhouses line Cecily Hill, Dollar Street, Coxwell Street and Park Street, while Stratton, Watermoor, Chesterton and Kingshill are full of family homes from the last century, and the new Steadings neighbourhood is adding up to 2,350 more.

That history affects building work. Groundworks near the centre can uncover Roman remains, so the council sometimes asks for an archaeological watching brief as a planning condition. We allow for it in the programme so it doesn’t catch you out.

What we build in Cirencester

From townhouse renovations to new homes in the villages.

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Home renovations in Cirencester
Careful refurbishment of Georgian and older townhouses in the centre, where conservation area rules and listed building consent often apply.
House extensions in Cirencester
Kitchen extensions, garden rooms and two-storey additions for family homes in Stratton, Watermoor, Chesterton and Kingshill.
Bespoke new homes in Cirencester
Individually designed houses, replacement homes and barn conversions in and around the town, built to the Cotswold Design Code. We can also be the new build contractor for your architect’s scheme.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Decoris, our sister company, designs and fits them, whether it’s a townhouse kitchen or a set of en-suites in a converted barn.
Gardens and driveways
Terraces, paving, driveways and boundary walls in materials that suit a Cotswold stone house.
Renewable energy
Heat pumps, solar and battery storage from Precision Green Energy, positioned with the conservation area and the National Landscape in mind.

Around Cirencester

The villages of the South Cotswolds.

Bibury
Home to Arlington Row, the National Trust’s row of weavers’ cottages, and one of the most visited villages in the Cotswolds. Almost every change here is shaped by the conservation area and listed buildings.
Fairford
A market town on the River Coln, known for the medieval stained glass in St Mary’s Church. We extend and renovate stone houses in the town and nearby villages.
South Cerney
A village beside the Cotswold Water Park, with a mix of older stone cottages and newer homes suited to extensions.
Ampney Crucis and Barnsley
Small villages east of the town where most homes are stone-built and many are listed.
Kemble, Coates and Siddington
Villages just outside the town, from farmhouses and cottages to family homes.
Lechlade and Down Ampney
Towards the Thames, at the eastern edge of Cotswold District.

Planning in Cirencester

What the council will look for.

Cotswold District Council decides planning for Cirencester and the villages around it. We prepare the drawings and manage the application as part of our design service.

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Conservation areas. The historic centre is a conservation area, and so are most of the surrounding villages. Cotswold District has 144 in total.
The Cotswold Design Code. The council’s design guide applies to extensions and alterations as well as new homes, covering materials, scale and detailing.
The National Landscape. Much of the countryside around the town is inside it, which removes some permitted development rights, including side extensions and cladding.
Archaeology. In and around the Roman town, the council can ask for an archaeologist to watch the groundworks.
Listed buildings. Older townhouses and village cottages are often listed, which means listed building consent for changes inside as well as out.

Recent Cotswold work

Projects across the Cotswolds

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FAQs

Building in Cirencester

Do you work in Cirencester town centre?

Yes. We renovate and extend townhouses in the centre, as well as family homes in Stratton, Watermoor, Chesterton and Kingshill. In the conservation area we design to the council’s appraisal and the Cotswold Design Code from the start.

Will I need an archaeologist on site?

Sometimes. Near the Roman town, the council can add a condition asking for an archaeologist to watch the groundworks. If it applies, we plan the dig around it so the programme isn’t held up.

Do you cover Bibury and Fairford?

Yes, along with South Cerney, Ampney Crucis, Barnsley, Kemble, Coates, Siddington, Lechlade and Down Ampney.

Can you renovate a listed townhouse?

Yes. We record what’s original, agree the work with the conservation officer through listed building consent, and repair or match period details.

Do I need planning permission for an extension?

Not always. Many single-storey rear extensions are permitted development, but conservation areas, the National Landscape and listed buildings all bring extra rules. We check your address and handle the application if one is needed.

Building in or near Cirencester?

Tell us about your home or plot. We reply to every enquiry within 24 hours.

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Hannah Butland

2 years ago

We have used Precision for a number of projects, including 3 new bathrooms and a roof repair. On all occasions Nathan has been lovely to work with: knowledgeable and efficient. Without exception everyone sent to work at our home has been hard working, really skilful and lovely to have around. It's been at a great price too. We have been really impressed and would definitely recommend.

Ed Sam

From the outset it was obvious that Nathan had a complete understanding of what we wanted to achieve with our new bathroom and talked us through what could be done; nothing was a problem. When the time came to do the work, his team were very professional, respected the fact that they were working in our home, were really well scheduled and did a really good job. When issues arose or decisions were required, these were never treated as problems but simply opportunities to discuss with us the best way forward. Everything was completed to a very high standard and all within the original quotation. We would certainly use Nathan and his team again.

S G

Recently completed a 1 year build of 2 adjacent properties in Cheltenham. The Precision team were excellent throughout - always respectful, polite and responsive with a strong work & quality ethic. A pleasure to work with, and this has continued post-build in addressing any small issues. Would highly recommend and will certainly engage Andrew, Nathan and the wider team again in the future.

Martyn & Jacqui Brown

We have recently had our ensuite and our bathroom refitted by Precision Home Interiors and are extremely pleased with the finished installations. Nathan and his team did an excellent job, very professional, efficient and courteous. During the installation they offered very useful advice and also gave us the opportunity to provide our own input on various detail aspects of the work. We have just taken the decision to have our utility room refitted, and have appointed Precision to undertake this work, safe in the knowledge that they will produce another high quality end result. Don’t take the risk of shopping around, just use them!

Molly Owen

3 years ago

Caz Watts

We used Precision Interiors to reconfigure our upstairs and replace two bathrooms. They were a pleasure to work with, consulting along the way and willing to make adjustments to our plans as requested. We are very pleased with our end results.

Sara Reader

I can’t thank Nathan and all his staff enough , for the absolutely 5 star 🌟 workmanship, professionalism and quality that was given to our flat refurbishment and my bathroom renovation. Huge thanks 🙏

Linda Dick

Not a happy customer due to not getting the quote and get a reply within the timeline Precision promised. Actually, they don’t get back to us at all. We were originally told quote will be provided within 3 working days, then wait one week nothing. I sent email to the office which their office replied quote will be shared in next few days, and one week passes, we still haven’t got a quote or any reply. I think Precision is more fit for people who have a big renovation project, like a whole house or extension job, bit fancy job not handy work. We have a 14 sqm garage conversion project, and it may be too small or too cheap for Precision to put effort, hence Precision even never try to send the quote to us.

Rebecca Braithwaite

The team from Precision recently completed the build of a large rear extension on our home. We are delighted with the way the project was handled with a great deal of flexibiilty and respect for our deadlines and indeed our space. All of the work was carried out to time and by a range of expert trades who were focused on doing a good job and the right job. Thank you to you all for creating such a lovely living space.

Justin Penketh

Precision came into do a full rip-out and refurbishment of my house in Brookbank Close, Cheltenham. The comprised removing everything downstairs and installing new UF Heating, a new WC, a new kitchen, all electrics and plumbing works, and an unusual and demanding amount of custom joinery. The teams were a pleasure to work with and I would recommend them without hesitation.

Builders in Cirencester and the South Cotswolds.

An old town with Roman foundations.

From townhouse renovations to new homes in the villages.

Renewable energy

The villages of the South Cotswolds.

Bibury

Fairford

South Cerney

Ampney Crucis and Barnsley

Kemble, Coates and Siddington

Lechlade and Down Ampney

What the council will look for.

Projects across the Cotswolds

Building in Cirencester

Building in or near Cirencester?

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