Our services
New builds, extensions and renovations managed with experience
Tombs takes on residential building work across Cheltenham and the Cotswolds where the detail, sequencing and finish need experienced hands and proper oversight, from the first decisions through to completion.
From ambitious plans to homes that feel properly finished
Tombs Developments takes on the kind of building work that changes a home properly: new houses, major extensions, full refurbishments and careful alterations to older properties.
These are not quick jobs or standard upgrades. They are projects with drawings, decisions, specialist trades, changing site conditions and a client who has often thought about the result for years. Tombs is built for that level of work, bringing the right people together and keeping the build moving without losing sight of what the home is meant to become.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.