Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Home Builder in Norwich
Ingram Homes is a family-run business with a heritage dating back to the 1920s, established in its current form in 1972. Our commitment to uncompromised quality and superior specification has been passed down through four generations of the Ingram family. We specialise in constructing high-quality new homes across East Anglia, maintaining exacting standards through direct collaboration with skilled trades and avoiding subcontractor gangs. Our properties, including luxury bungalows and bespoke developments, are designed to harmonise with traditional architecture while incorporating modern energy-efficient specifications. As an NHBC A1-rated builder, we prioritise transparency, craftsmanship, and client satisfaction, offering properties in sought-after locations such as Norwich, Great Plumstead, and Salhouse.Our small-scale production model ensures meticulous attention to detail, with each development featuring unique designs, generous plot sizes, and premium finishes. We invite prospective buyers to compare our offerings against other developers, confident in the value and enduring quality of our homes. Our team, led by Managing Director John Ingram and Director Vicky Ingram, combines decades of experience with a passion for creating homes that stand the test of time. We maintain open communication channels for inquiries and welcome site visits to showcase our workmanship firsthand.
Services
New home developments
Luxury bungalows
Bespoke properties
Energy-efficient homes
Traditional specification homes
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Four generations of family building heritage since the 1920s
- Direct collaboration with skilled trades ensures quality control
- NHBC A1-rated for construction excellence and customer protection
- Small-scale production model maintains exacting standards
- Traditional architecture with modern energy-efficient specifications
Associations and certifications
- NHBC A1 Rated
Services
New home developments
We create exclusive small-scale residential developments across East Anglia, focusing on luxury bungalows and bespoke houses. Each project features traditional materials like heritage bricks and clay pantile roofs, combined with modern energy-efficient specifications. Our developments offer generous plot sizes and private access, designed to blend with local architecture while meeting contemporary living standards.
Luxury bungalows
Our luxury bungalows combine traditional craftsmanship with modern comforts, featuring spacious layouts and high-specification finishes. Each property includes double garages, substantial gardens, and premium materials like oak detailing. Designed for discerning buyers seeking quality construction and timeless aesthetics in tranquil locations across Norfolk.
Bespoke properties
We offer tailored home-building solutions for clients seeking unique properties that reflect individual requirements. Our bespoke approach maintains strict quality control through direct trade collaboration, ensuring every detail meets exacting standards. Properties feature traditional architectural elements with modern energy-efficient enhancements, suited to specific site conditions and client preferences.
Energy-efficient homes
Our developments incorporate advanced energy efficiency measures without compromising traditional aesthetics. Homes feature superior insulation, modern heating systems, and eco-friendly specifications that reduce running costs. This approach delivers comfortable living spaces that meet current environmental standards while maintaining the character of classic British architecture.
Traditional specification homes
We specialise in properties that blend period-appropriate materials and construction methods with modern requirements. Our traditional specifications include handcrafted brickwork, clay roof tiles, and solid timber elements, combined with contemporary layouts and technology-ready infrastructure. This ensures homes that respect historical context while providing 21st-century functionality.
People
John Ingram
Managing Director
Fourth-generation builder leading Ingram Homes since 2006, combining family heritage with modern construction practices. Oversees all developments to maintain quality standards.
Vicky Ingram
Director
Key decision-maker in business operations, ensuring adherence to family values and quality commitments across all projects.
Dale Gardiner
Site Manager
Responsible for on-site quality control, working directly with trades to maintain construction standards and project timelines.
Elli Bill
Office Manager
Manages administrative operations and after-sales care, ensuring smooth communication between clients and the construction team.
Questions
How long has Ingram Homes been in business?
We were established in 1972, though our building heritage dates back to the 1920s through the Ingram family's construction history.
What areas do you build in?
We focus on East Anglia, particularly Norfolk locations including Norwich, Great Plumstead, Salhouse, and Stoke Holy Cross.
What makes your homes different?
We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern specifications, using heritage materials alongside energy-efficient technologies in small-scale developments.
Are your properties NHBC registered?
Yes, we are NHBC A1-rated, providing 10-year structural warranties and additional consumer protections for our homes.
Can I customise my home?
We offer bespoke solutions for individual plots, though standard developments maintain consistent specifications to ensure quality control.
Reviews (1)
Stuart Feek
Oct 13, 2020
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One of the best new build small developers available. High end products installed throughout their properties with an eye for finer detail so great finish throughout. Well designed developments, ample garden space for entertaining. Highly recommended.
