Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Bespoke Home Construction in Essex
Based in Essex, Hylands Homes specialises in the construction of luxury homes and extensions. We offer a comprehensive turnkey service, guiding clients from initial design concepts through planning approval to final project delivery. Our team of skilled contractors ensures a high-quality finish tailored to exact specifications, with a focus on transparency and reliability. With extensive industry experience, we prioritise clear communication, detailed budgeting, and adherence to timelines.Our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in our meticulous attention to detail and aftercare support. We operate with integrity, ensuring all projects meet rigorous construction standards while avoiding hidden costs. Our membership with the Federation of Master Builders and Trust Mark registration underscores our dedication to excellence and client trust.
Services
Home Extensions
Orangery Extensions
New Build Homes
Single Storey Extensions
Double Storey Extensions
Kitchen Extensions
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Project Management
Custom Home Design
Highlights and features
- We provide a full turnkey design-and-build service with transparent pricing.
- Our experienced team ensures meticulous attention to detail and quality finishes.
- We maintain open communication through weekly updates and online project management.
- No hidden costs guaranteed with fully itemised quotations and fixed-price contracts.
- Award-winning customer service with a 12-month workmanship warranty included.
Associations and certifications
- Federation of Master Builders
- Trust Mark
What people say
Highly professional
No hidden surprises
Excellent communication
Quality finish
On-time delivery
Services
Home Extensions
We design and construct single and double-storey extensions tailored to your lifestyle needs. Our process includes architectural planning, budget assessment, and full project management from concept to completion. Clients benefit from fixed-price contracts, weekly progress updates, and seamless integration with existing properties.
Orangery Extensions
Specialist glazed extensions featuring lantern roofs and bi-fold doors maximise natural light and garden views. Our team ensures structural integrity while maintaining aesthetic appeal, with options for custom glazing and thermal efficiency. Projects include full planning, building regulations, and premium finish selections.
New Build Homes
Full-service construction of bespoke luxury homes from plot acquisition to final handover. Services cover architectural design, planning permissions, building regulations, and interior specification selection. Clients receive dedicated project management and a 12-month warranty on all workmanship and materials.
Project Management
Comprehensive project oversight including weekly site meetings, online progress tracking, and contractor coordination. Our system provides real-time updates, budget monitoring, and quality control checks to ensure timely delivery within agreed specifications and building standards.
Planning Applications
End-to-end planning services covering concept drawings, pre-planning assessments, and local authority submissions. We handle all documentation, discharge of conditions, and building regulation approvals, ensuring compliance with current legislation and minimising delays during construction phases.
People
Jon Hurrell
Managing Director
Jon oversees company operations and client relations, leveraging 15+ years of construction experience. He ensures project quality and client satisfaction through transparent processes and direct communication.
Katrina Hurrell
Estimations
Katrina manages project costing with meticulous attention to detail. Her organisational skills ensure accurate budgeting and identification of cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality standards.
Ben Hurrell
Project Manager
Ben coordinates daily operations between clients and contractors. He provides on-site support, resolves issues promptly, and maintains clear communication throughout each project's lifecycle.
Amy
Office Manager
Amy handles client inquiries and administrative operations. Her role ensures efficient project coordination and timely resolution of client concerns from initial contact to project completion.
Stuart
Site Facilitation
Stuart manages site logistics and material handling. His pre-snagging expertise and flat roofing specialism contribute to project efficiency and quality assurance across all developments.
Questions
What areas do Hylands Homes serve?
We operate primarily across Essex, with our Chelmsford base enabling efficient coverage of the entire county for residential construction projects.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, we offer a complete turnkey service covering architectural design, planning permissions, building regulations, and full construction management from start to finish.
How do you ensure project transparency?
Through weekly progress updates, online project management systems, detailed written contracts, and daily site debriefs to keep clients fully informed at every stage.
What guarantees do you provide?
We offer a 12-month warranty on all workmanship, a 6-month maintenance period for minor adjustments, and a fixed-price guarantee with no hidden costs.
How are material selections handled?
Clients choose finishes from our comprehensive brochures during the selections stage, with guidance on quality options for flooring, glazing, heating, and electrical specifications.
What if planning permission is required?
Our team manages full planning applications including concept drawings, submission to local authorities, and condition discharge documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
Reviews (4)
Beth Husted
Jan 14, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Under a lot of environmental/economic pressures such as working through a pandemic, loosing staff through brexit and the prices of materials being really high - Hylands Homes have still created us our perfect home. Its exactly what we had envisaged and we are so happy. Thank you.
Under a lot of environmental/economic pressures such as working through a pandemic, loosing staff through brexit and the prices of materials being really high - Hylands Homes have still created us our perfect home. Its exactly what we had envisaged and we are so happy. Thank you.
Kevin Reynolds
Mar 21, 2021
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From the original competitive quote through building work to completion of our kitchen extension Jon and his team at Hylands Homes were very professional and a pleasure to work with. Everybody involved took personal pride in delivering high quality. Jon managed the process keeping a careful eye over each stage of the work and was always approachable and helpful, keeping us informed as work progressed. His project management ensured the requisite skills were available as and when required, with no unnecessary delays. We are totally happy with the outcome and wholeheartedly recommend Hyland Homes
Katrina Hurrell
Jan 22, 2021
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Hylands Homes remodelled and refurbished my one-bedroom flat. They did a wonderful job and I could not have asked for a better service. They were punctual, trustworthy, professional, tidy and they talked me through the process every step of the way. They gave me ideas and provided various options to help me to choose the best solution or product for my budget. They gave me plenty of notice to make these decisions before items needed ordering and often pointed me in the right direction if I was unsure which option to go with (I'm a very indecisive person!). Even after I had my kitchen modelled and
Neil Moore
Jan 01, 2021
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Positive:Quality
I found Hylands online due to requiring some assistance with my bay window roof. Jon was very helpful and provided me a quote very quickly. The the guys were very helpful and completed the works to a great standard! Would definitely recommend and happily use again if needed.
I found Hylands online due to requiring some assistance with my bay window roof. Jon was very helpful and provided me a quote very quickly. The the guys were very helpful and completed the works to a great standard! Would definitely recommend and happily use again if needed.
