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Builders in Trafford

Renovat Construction is a building and refurbishment company delivering construction projects across Trafford for homeowners, landlords, and property investors. From the substantial period houses of Hale, Bowdon, and Altrincham to Edwardian villas across Sale and Bowdon Vale, Victorian terraces in Stretford, Old Trafford, and Sale Moor, 1930s semis in Urmston, Davyhulme, Flixton, and Timperley, and modern developments around Sale Waterside and Trafford Park, we work across every property type Trafford has to offer.

Our PMP certified, RICS accredited project management team manages every stage of the build, from initial site survey through to final snagging and handover. One point of contact, one team, and full accountability throughout.

What We Build in Trafford

Full house renovations. Complete strip out and rebuild of the interior, including rewiring, replumbing, new heating, plastering, kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and decoration throughout. Trafford's older housing stock, particularly the substantial period homes across Hale, Bowdon, Altrincham, and Bowdon Vale, often needs a full renovation to bring it up to modern standards while preserving the period features that drive these property values. Victorian terraces in Stretford, Old Trafford, and Sale Moor offer strong renovation potential at lower entry prices.

House extensions. Single storey rear extensions, double storey extensions, side and wraparound extensions. Properties across Sale, Urmston, Davyhulme, Timperley, and Flixton are popular candidates for rear extensions to create open plan kitchen diners. Under permitted development, a semi detached house can extend up to 6 metres without planning permission, and many Trafford 1930s plots have the garden depth to support this. Properties in conservation areas including parts of Bowdon, Hale, Altrincham Downs, and Old Market Place have stricter design controls and we manage that planning process for you.

Loft conversions. Hip to gable with rear dormer conversions are the most common type across Trafford's 1930s semi detached housing stock in Sale, Urmston, Timperley, and Davyhulme. Rear dormer conversions on Victorian and Edwardian properties in Stretford, Sale, Bowdon, and Altrincham unlock significant additional living space without changing the footprint of the property.

Kitchen and bathroom renovations. From a single room upgrade to a full property refit. We supply and install or work with kitchens and bathrooms sourced by the client.

HMO conversions. Trafford operates a borough wide Article 4 Direction in force since 21 December 2017, the longest established Article 4 Direction in Greater Manchester. Every HMO conversion in Trafford, regardless of size, requires a full planning application. Successful applications are achievable with the right approach, the right location, and a properly evidenced case. We manage the full process from feasibility and design through to planning submission, fire compliance, Building Regulations sign off, and licensing. More information is available directly from Trafford Council Planning.

Garage and cellar conversions. Converting unused space into habitable rooms. Many 1930s semis in Sale, Urmston, Timperley, and Davyhulme have integral or detached garages suitable for conversion. Older Victorian and Edwardian properties across Bowdon, Altrincham, and Sale commonly have cellars that can be converted into usable living space with proper tanking and ventilation.

New build homes. From single plot self builds to small multi unit developments on infill sites across the borough.

Painting, decorating, and landscaping. Internal and external decoration, garden design, fencing, driveways, and paving.

Trafford's Property Stock

Trafford has the most varied price range of any Greater Manchester borough, from sub £300,000 terraces in Stretford and Old Trafford to multi million pound mansions in Hale and Bowdon. Understanding what you are working with matters because different property types and locations present very different challenges and opportunities:

Substantial period homes (1880 to 1920). Found across Hale, Bowdon, Bowdon Vale, Hale Barns, and the most established Altrincham roads. Large detached and semi detached houses, often Arts and Crafts, Victorian Gothic, or Edwardian in style, with extensive grounds, period features, and high specifications. Property values in WA15 and WA14 are among the highest in the North West, with average prices in Bowdon comfortably above £600,000 and individual properties reaching well into seven figures. Common renovation work includes full modernisation while preserving heritage features, period sympathetic extensions, replacement of dated 1980s and 1990s renovations with current standards, and tasteful contemporary additions to listed and unlisted period homes.

Edwardian semis and villas (1900 to 1920). Found across Altrincham, Sale, parts of Bowdon, Brooklands, and Ashton on Mersey. Generous room sizes, bay windows, decorative features, high ceilings, and front and rear gardens. The Sale Metrolink corridor in particular has seen strong owner occupier demand. Common issues include bay window movement, failed render, ageing heating systems, single glazed sash windows, and the need for full rewiring and replumbing in properties that have not been comprehensively updated since the 1970s or 1980s.

Victorian terraces (1870 to 1910). Found across Stretford, Old Trafford, Firswood, Gorse Hill, Sale Moor, and parts of Urmston. Red brick, slate roofs, often bay fronted, with rear yards or small gardens. Constructed for workers serving Manchester's industrial expansion. Common issues include rising damp, failed lime mortar, outdated wiring, lead pipework, single glazed timber windows, and original timber floors. These properties offer some of the most accessible entry points into Trafford for renovation and buy to let, with Stretford terraces achieving among the highest rental yields in the borough.

1930s semi detached (1925 to 1939). Found across Sale, Urmston, Davyhulme, Flixton, Timperley, Brooklands, and parts of Altrincham. Cavity walls, hipped roofs, front and rear gardens, integral or detached garages. The most commonly extended and renovated property type in Trafford. Common issues include artex ceilings (potentially containing asbestos), blown plaster, single glazed metal frame windows, and dated kitchens and bathrooms.

Post war housing (1945 to 1970). Found across Partington, parts of Stretford, and pockets of Sale and Urmston. Mix of semi detached and terraced properties, some with non traditional construction. Renovation potential varies significantly. Solid traditional builds respond well. Non traditional construction types may have mortgage lending restrictions that affect resale value and need careful assessment before purchase.

Modern developments (2000 to present). New build estates and apartments across Sale Waterside, Old Trafford regeneration sites, and parts of Trafford Park residential. Generally in good structural condition but may benefit from kitchen and bathroom upgrades, redecoration, or layout improvements to maximise rental yield for landlords or improve owner occupier specification.

Why Trafford Works for Renovation and Investment

Trafford has the strongest combination of capital values, schools, and transport in Greater Manchester. WA14 and WA15 postcodes consistently command the highest residential prices in the North West outside central Manchester apartments, driven by Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Loreto Grammar, and the wider catchment quality. M33 (Sale) and M41 (Urmston) sit in the next tier with strong family demand and Metrolink access. M32 (Stretford) and M16 (Old Trafford) offer the best yields in the borough.

For homeowners in Hale, Bowdon, Hale Barns, and Altrincham, the financial logic of renovation is clear. Spending £100,000 to £300,000 on a comprehensive renovation of a £700,000 to £1,500,000 property can add 15% to 25% to value while delivering the home you actually want, a far better return than moving to a similar finished property and paying stamp duty on the increase. Period sympathetic kitchen extensions, full reconfiguration of dated 1980s layouts, and contemporary additions to traditional homes are the highest impact projects in this market.

For landlords and investors, Trafford offers two distinct strategies. Stretford, Old Trafford, Firswood, and parts of Sale Moor offer Victorian terraces in the £270,000 to £330,000 range that, well renovated, achieve gross yields above 4% as single lets with strong tenant demand from Manchester city centre commuters. HMO conversion is achievable but requires a planning application under the borough wide Article 4, careful site selection, and a properly prepared planning case. The Article 4 has been in place since 2017, the longest in Greater Manchester, and approval is more likely with applications that demonstrate room sizes above the minimum, parking provision, and no over concentration in the immediate area.

Why Clients in Trafford Choose Renovat Construction

One team manages everything. We do not subcontract project management. Our core trades work directly under our project management team, giving us control over quality, cost, and programme that subcontracted models cannot match.

We understand Trafford's properties. A double fronted Bowdon villa behaves differently from a 1930s Sale semi, and a Stretford Victorian terrace has different damp and structural considerations from a Hale Edwardian. We adapt our methods to the building, not the other way around.

We understand Trafford's planning regime. Trafford has the longest standing borough wide Article 4 Direction in Greater Manchester, multiple conservation areas including Bowdon, the Downs, Old Market Place, Hale, and parts of Sale, and tight design controls in the most established residential roads. We work closely with Trafford Council Planning to give homeowners and investors a realistic view of what is achievable at each property and location before work starts.

We work with homeowners, landlords, and investors. Each audience has different priorities. A homeowner wants the finish they have always imagined. A landlord wants durability and tenant appeal. An investor wants maximum return per pound spent. We deliver all three.

Transparent pricing. Every quote is itemised by trade so you can see exactly where your money is going. No lump sums, no surprises.

Frequently Asked Questions

Areas We Cover in Trafford

We work across all areas of Trafford including Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Urmston, Old Trafford, Hale, Hale Barns, Bowdon, Bowdon Vale, Timperley, Davyhulme, Flixton, Partington, Carrington, Trafford Park, Broadheath, Sale Moor, Brooklands, Ashton on Mersey, Firswood, Gorse Hill, and Dunham Massey.

We also work across the wider Greater Manchester area including Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Tameside, Rochdale, Wigan, Oldham, and the wider North West.