Est. 2004 · Cheltenham & the Cotswolds
Cheltenham builders for homes worth the detail.
Based in Cheltenham, Tombs Developments works across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds on substantial residential projects that need experience, detail and proper oversight.
Featured project Charlton Kings
Extensions
Building work shaped by detail and clear responsibility
Larger home projects come with a lot to think through, from early plans and budgets to the decisions that shape how the finished home will look, feel and work. For clients across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, the reassurance comes from knowing the project is being properly managed by people who understand both the detail and the bigger picture.
Tombs Developments brings that structure to each build, with close oversight, trusted local trades and clear communication throughout. It is an approach shaped by years of substantial residential work, and one that has led much of the company’s work to come through architects, repeat clients and personal recommendations.
Services
What we build
Tombs works on residential projects where the detail, sequencing and quality of the finish need careful control. From new homes to complex renovations, the focus is on managing the right people, decisions and practical details throughout the build.
New-build homes
Complete builds shaped around the plans, materials and standards agreed at the start.
Extensions
Additions that connect with the existing home, practically and visually.
Renovations & refurbishments
Projects where layout, structure, materials and finish are handled with care.
Listed & period properties
Older homes where experience, judgement and respect for the building matter.
Featured Project: Seven Springs
Grade II listed restorationA Grade II listed former school, sympathetically restored with traditional materials and craftsmanship. Tombs brought a magnificent, long-neglected building back to life as a characterful family home, overseeing every phase of a demanding restoration.
How we work
Making the build feel as considered as the plans
A well-designed home still needs the right judgement on site. Tombs works with clients and architects across Cheltenham and the Cotswolds to turn drawings into finished homes with the detail, proportion and quality the project deserves.
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Think through the build early
Before work begins, Tombs looks at the project practically, helping to spot details that could affect cost, sequencing or finish. This gives clients and architects a clearer route before people, materials and money are committed.
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Keep the right decisions moving
As the home takes shape, choices need to be made at the right time and with the right information. Tombs keeps clients close to the important decisions without leaving them to manage the build themselves.
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Hold the finish to the standard of the home
The final quality of a project is often decided in the details. With trusted trades and close site oversight, Tombs keeps the work focused on delivering a home that feels properly resolved, not just completed.
Why Tombs
Building work with the right people close to the detail
A high-quality build depends on more than the plans. Tombs brings together experienced site judgement, trusted local trades and close involvement from Dom and Iain, helping clients and architects across Cheltenham and the Cotswolds move from drawings to a finished home with confidence.
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Experienced oversight
Clients work directly with people who understand the decisions being made on site, from the early practical details through to the final finish.
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Trusted by architects and repeat clients
Much of Tombs work comes through recommendations, repeat clients and long-standing local relationships.
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Recognised Cheltenham projects
Tombs work has been recognised by the Cheltenham Civic Society, including awards for Best New Build.
Built around the quality of the home
The right builder should make a project feel considered from the first decisions through to the final finish. Tombs brings that level of care to homes where detail, proportion and long-term quality matter.
Testimonials
Trusted by clients who value the detail
For private residential projects, the standard of the finished work is only part of the measure. Clients also need clear judgement, careful communication and confidence that the detail is being protected throughout the build.
“Every decision felt properly considered. Tombs kept the work clear, carefully managed and true to the quality we wanted for the house.”
Homeowner, Cheltenham
Private residential building work
Recent work
A closer look at recent residential work
From new-build homes to carefully managed extensions and renovations, Tombs works on projects where the quality of the build needs to match the ambition of the plans.
Walnut Cottage
New BuildsFully automated new build incorporating many ECO friendly construction methods.
Sydenham Rd South
ExtensionsExtensive remodeling works to create a beautiful family home.
Shipton Oliffe 1
ExtensionsA large kitchen extension in oak and Cotswold stone has transformed this house.
FAQs
Questions before a project starts
Choosing a builder for a residential project often comes with practical questions around scope, architects, timings and how decisions are managed. These answers give a clearer sense of how Tombs works before a first conversation.
Ask a questionYes. Tombs often works alongside architects and can be involved before work begins, helping to think through practical details, sequencing and decisions that may affect the build.