Est. 2004 - Cheltenham & the Cotswolds
Home renovations in Cheltenham that bring the whole house back into balance
Some houses have the space, character and setting already there. The work is in opening them up, repairing what no longer works, and turning tired rooms into a home that feels settled, practical and ready for the way you live now.
For houses with more to give
A good renovation does not wipe away what made the house worth buying. It finds the parts worth keeping, removes what is getting in the way, and gives the whole property a clearer sense of purpose.
Tombs Developments carries out house renovations and refurbishments across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, from whole-home refurbs to major layout changes and period property upgrades. The work often begins with a house that already has character, but needs structure, services, rooms and finishes brought back into line.
What we build
Renovation work that changes how the whole house feels
The right approach depends on what the existing home is asking for. Some properties need a complete reset. Others need a more sensitive hand, where the original character is part of the value.
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Whole-house refurbishments
For homes where several parts of the property need to be reworked together: layout, services, finishes, bathrooms, kitchens and the general flow between rooms.
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Period property renovations
For older homes where character, materials, proportions and previous alterations all need to be handled with care as the house is brought up to date.
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Structural reconfiguration
For houses where the current layout no longer works, with walls, openings, steels or floor levels changed to create better rooms and a more natural way through the home.
How we work
From strip-out to final finish
A renovation can reveal as much as it changes. Once walls, floors and old finishes are opened up, the build needs calm decisions, experienced trades and a clear route through to completion.
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Strip-out and opening up
Removing tired finishes, outdated fittings and parts of the existing layout so the condition of the house can be seen properly before the new work begins.
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Structural changes and repairs
Openings, steelwork, wall removals, floors, roof repairs and the building work needed to reshape the house safely and make the new layout possible.
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Services and performance upgrades
Plumbing, electrics, heating, insulation and ventilation, bringing the unseen parts of the home up to the standard expected from a modern refurbishment.
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Internal rebuild and room formation
Plastering, joinery, stair details, doors, floors, bathrooms, kitchens and the work that starts turning the stripped-back house into a home again.
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Finishes, snagging and handover
Decoration, final details, external touchpoints, checks and handover, so the renovated home feels complete rather than simply repaired.
Recent work
A closer look at our recent renovations
Renovation and refurbishment projects across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.
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
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.
What else we do
Other ways Tombs can shape and improve a home
A renovation can completely change an existing house. Tombs also builds new homes, creates extensions and works on listed and period properties across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.
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.