Est. 2004 - Cheltenham & the Cotswolds
New build builders in Cheltenham, built around the way you want to live
Tombs Developments builds one-off homes across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, working with clients, architects and trusted trades to turn detailed plans into homes that feel properly resolved in real life.
A home built around how life should feel
A new build gives you the freedom to create a home around the way you want to live: the arrival, the views, the flow between rooms, the spaces for family, guests, work and quiet moments.
Tombs Developments builds new homes across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, bringing together the people, site experience and practical judgement needed to turn that ambition into a finished home.
Recent work
A closer look at our recent new builds
New homes designed and built to a high standard across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.
Walnut Cottage
New BuildsFully automated new build incorporating many ECO friendly construction methods.
Cobham
New BuildsA stunning three bed new build in one of the UK’s most desirable postcodes.
Upper Bath Street
New BuildsClever use of glass and zinc has created three award winning new builds.
How we work
From groundworks to the day the keys are handed over
For a new build home in Cheltenham or the Cotswolds, the work on site has to pass through many hands before it becomes a place to live. Tombs manages the build from foundations and structure through to services, finishes and final handover, keeping the drawings, programme and decisions aligned as the house takes shape.
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Groundworks and foundations
Site preparation, excavations, drainage and foundations, giving the home the right base before the build starts to rise.
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Structure and shell
The walls, floors, roof structure and main fabric of the house, taking the project from open site to a recognisable home.
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Making the home weather-tight
Roofing, windows, external doors, insulation and the key work that protects the building and allows the inside to progress properly.
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Services, interiors and finishes
Plumbing, electrics, heating, plastering, joinery, decoration and the visible details that shape how the home feels day to day.
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External works and handover
Final checks, snagging, landscaping, access, driveways and the last details before the home is ready to be handed over.
What we build
The construction method should work for the house, the site and the life planned inside it.
Every new build has its own route. Some homes suit traditional masonry, others are designed around timber systems, SIPs or stronger energy performance from the start. Tombs works with the architect, suppliers and specialist trades to make sure the chosen build method is handled properly on site.
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Traditional construction
Masonry, blockwork, steel and timber methods, managed with the site knowledge needed to keep the structure, sequencing and final finish working together.
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SIPs and timber systems
Modern building systems can create accurate, efficient and high-performing homes when the installation, supplier details and follow-on trades are properly coordinated.
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Eco-conscious builds
For homes focused on insulation, airtightness, lower running costs or more sustainable materials, Tombs helps turn those choices into practical decisions on site.
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 new build is not the only route to a home that feels right. Tombs also works on extensions, renovations and older properties across Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, for clients who want the same level of care taken with an existing building.
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.