What to think about before planning a new build
6 June 2024 1 min read
A considered Cotswold home is shaped around space, detail and long-term quality. A few early decisions make the whole build run more smoothly.
News, insights and updates from Tombs Developments
Project updates, company news and practical insight from the team behind Tombs Developments, covering new builds, extensions, renovations and heritage work across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.
Making an extension feel like it belongs
21 May 2024 1 min read
The best extensions do not look added on. The join between old and new is where the care really shows.
Renovating period homes without losing character
4 April 2024 1 min read
Careful work to an older home where judgement, sequencing and respect for the existing building are central to the project.
Tombs recognised by Cheltenham Civic Society
18 March 2024 1 min read
A residential renovation where existing character, practical decisions and the final finish all received close attention.
What happens during a whole home refurbishment?
12 February 2024 1 min read
An extensive planned project reworks the existing home through layout, services, finishes and flow.
Amy Apprentice of the Year story
15 January 2024 1 min read
How an apprentice at Tombs went on to win national recognition, and what her story says about the way the company works.
Choosing the right builder for a detailed home project
5 December 2023 1 min read
What to look for when appointing a builder for a home where the detail and finish really matter.
Working with architects on residential builds
20 November 2023 1 min read
How Tombs works alongside architects, often before work begins, to think through the practical side of a residential build.
Why materials matter to heritage building work
10 October 2023 1 min read
A look at lime, stone, oak and traditional joinery, and why the right materials matter so much in older buildings.