Builders in Maidstone for extensions, roofing and groundworks
Maidstone is our home town. Get a qualified local team for your extension, roof, driveway or brickwork, with a free site visit, a written quote and guarantees in writing.
City & Guilds qualified · 10-yr roofing / 5-yr paving guarantees · 24/7 emergency roofing
Local to Maidstone
Building work in Maidstone
Where we work in Maidstone
Speller Building and Construction is based in Maidstone and offers building, brickwork, roofing and groundworks in the town. We also cover Bearsted, Aylesford, Headcorn and West Malling, plus wider Kent. Tell Michael your postcode and the work you have in mind when arranging a free site visit.
Getting to Maidstone
We arrange free, no-obligation site visits from our Maidstone base. For roofing emergencies, our 24/7 call-out service is available day and night. Call 07950 665662 to discuss availability for your address; attendance depends on current bookings, access and conditions.
Maidstone property types
Maidstone has a wide mix of housing: Victorian and Edwardian terraces close to the centre, interwar semis along the main roads into town, large post-war estates, and newer developments on the edges. Each brings different construction. Older terraces have solid brick walls, lime mortars and slate or clay tile roofs; post-war homes are typically cavity brick with concrete tiles; newer homes often use block with render or brick slip finishes.
Common jobs in Maidstone
For Maidstone homes, options to discuss include rear or side-return extensions, knock-throughs for open-plan kitchens, repointing, roof repairs and driveways for off-road parking. The suitability of each depends on the property, access and the work needed, rather than a standard solution for every house.
Services
Services available in Maidstone
Bricklaying & Repointing in Maidstone
New brickwork, repairs and repointing by a City & Guilds qualified bricklayer.
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House Extensions in Maidstone
Rear and side-return extensions can add space to Maidstone terraces and semis, subject to the property and any approvals.
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Loft & Garage Conversions in Maidstone
Turn unused loft or garage space into bedrooms, offices and living rooms.
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Structural Steel Work & Knock-Throughs in Maidstone
Remove walls safely and create open-plan living with correctly installed steels.
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Silicone Rendering in Maidstone
A clean, weather-resistant finish that refreshes tired walls.
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Driveways & Paving in Maidstone
Off-road parking is in demand on busy Maidstone streets, and paving carries a 5-year guarantee.
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Hard Landscaping in Maidstone
Patios, steps, walls and paths that make your garden usable.
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Drainage in Maidstone
New drainage, repairs and surface water solutions for homes and businesses.
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Groundworks in Maidstone
Excavation, foundations and ground preparation done properly first.
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Roofing Works in Maidstone
Older Maidstone terraces often need ridge, flashing and slate repairs after decades of weather.
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24/7 Emergency Roofing in Maidstone
Urgent roof repairs, day or night, across Maidstone and Kent.
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General Building Works in Maidstone
All aspects of general building, from small repairs to larger projects.
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Why Speller
Why choose us in Maidstone
Based in Maidstone
The business is based in Maidstone and offers free site visits and written quotations for local building work.
Qualified brickwork
Michael Speller is City & Guilds qualified with NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Brickwork, which matters when matching new work to Maidstone's older brick.
Guarantees in writing
Roofing work carries a 10-year guarantee and paving work a 5-year guarantee.
24/7 emergency roofing
If a storm damages your roof, our emergency line is open around the clock.
Local issues
Common building problems in Maidstone
Clay ground and movement
Much of the Maidstone area sits on clay, which shrinks in dry summers and swells in wet winters. Near trees this can cause movement and cracking, so foundation depth for extensions and garden walls needs to suit the ground.
Flood risk near the Medway
Parts of Maidstone near the River Medway and its tributaries are prone to flooding in very wet winters. Drainage, ground levels and the position of new floors need careful thought on properties near the river.
Ageing pointing on Victorian terraces
Many terraces near the town centre still have original lime mortar that has weathered away. Repointing with the right mortar keeps walls dry without damaging soft older bricks.
Tired roofs on older housing
Slate and clay tile roofs on older Maidstone homes often have slipped slates, loose ridges and failing lead or mortar flashings. Small issues become leaks if ignored.
Parking and paving
Front gardens are often converted to parking. Without proper excavation and drainage, these driveways sink and send water towards the house.
Our process
How your Maidstone project runs
Step 1
Free site visit
We come out to your Maidstone property, look at the job and talk through what you want.
Step 2
Written quotation
You receive a clear written quote, so you know exactly what is included before deciding.
Step 3
Planning the work
Access, materials, skips and any trades needed are planned around your property and street.
Step 4
Building work
Michael and the core team of four carry out the work, with trusted electricians and plumbers as needed.
Step 5
Completion
We check the finished work with you. Roofing carries a 10-year guarantee and paving a 5-year guarantee.
On larger Maidstone projects we take a one-third deposit to secure materials, with the balance split across 3 to 4 stage payments agreed before work starts. We hold public liability insurance.
Planning guide
Planning building work in Maidstone
Commercial work in Maidstone
As the county town, Maidstone has plenty of shops, offices and commercial premises. We carry out building repairs, brickwork, groundworks, paving and roofing for local businesses, with access and any operating restrictions to be discussed before work is agreed.
Extending a Maidstone terrace
Most terraces near Maidstone town centre have a narrow side return alongside the rear wing and a long, thin garden. Filling the side return and extending to the rear creates a wide kitchen-diner, usually with a steel to open the original rear wall. Drains often run along the back of these terraces, so we check their route at the site visit and plan any diversion before foundations are dug.
Building near the river and on clay
Properties close to the Medway and its tributaries need care with floor levels and drainage, and the clay found across much of the borough means foundation depth must suit the ground and any nearby trees. We look at both before quoting, to discuss the visible conditions and the scope of the written quotation. Further investigation may be needed for concealed conditions.
Parking and front gardens
Many Maidstone streets have little on-road parking, so turning a front garden into a driveway is a common request. Doing it properly means digging out soft ground, laying a compacted sub-base, setting edges and planning where the water will drain. Paving work carries our 5-year guarantee.
Wider Maidstone borough
We also cover Bearsted, Headcorn, Aylesford and West Malling, plus wider Kent. Contact Michael with your postcode to discuss a free site visit outside Maidstone.
Questions
Maidstone FAQs
Do you serve all of Maidstone?
Yes. We are based in Maidstone and cover the town and wider Kent. Contact Michael to discuss work at your postcode.
How fast can you reach me in Maidstone?
Call 07950 665662 to discuss availability. The timing of a visit depends on current bookings, your location and conditions.
How much does building work cost in Maidstone?
Every job is different. We offer a free site visit and a written quote, setting out the proposed work and price before you decide.
Do you offer emergency roofing in Maidstone?
Yes. Our 24/7 emergency roofing service covers Maidstone day and night.
Can you build an extension on a Maidstone terrace?
We offer house extensions. A site visit is needed to discuss whether a rear or side-return extension is suitable for your terrace, including access, drainage, structural requirements and matching materials.
What guarantees do you offer?
Roofing work has a 10-year guarantee and paving work a 5-year guarantee.
How do payments work for larger Maidstone projects?
A one-third deposit secures materials, then the balance is split across 3 to 4 agreed stage payments.
Do you work in villages around Maidstone?
Yes, including Bearsted, Aylesford, Headcorn and West Malling, plus the wider Maidstone borough.
Do you work on commercial properties in Maidstone?
Yes. We offer building work, brickwork, groundworks, paving and roofing for homeowners and commercial clients in Maidstone. Access and which parts of the property can remain in use need discussing for the individual project.
Can you handle electrics and plumbing on my Maidstone project?
Yes. We bring in trusted, subcontracted electricians and plumbers and coordinate them as part of the job, so you deal with one contractor from start to finish.
Also covering areas near Maidstone
From our Maidstone base we work across Maidstone and its neighbours, including Bearsted, Aylesford, West Malling & Kings Hill, Headcorn, Chatham, plus wider Kent, London and the South East. Whichever town or village you are in, the approach stays the same: a free site visit, a clear written quote, the work led on site by a City & Guilds qualified bricklayer, and trusted electricians and plumbers coordinated by us when your project needs them. If you are not sure whether we cover your postcode, call 07950 665662 and ask.
Get your Maidstone project quoted for free
Book a free site visit with your local builder and receive a written quote, with no obligation.