Housing in Gwynedd
Slate defines much of Gwynedd, from quarrying villages such as Bethesda and Blaenau Ffestiniog with their stone terraces to slate roofs across the county. Bangor and Caernarfon have Victorian and Georgian streets, Anglesey has stone cottages and bungalows, and resorts such as Pwllheli and Barmouth have Victorian terraces and newer bungalows.
Eryri (Snowdonia) is among the wettest areas in the UK, and exposed coasts take strong wind and salt, so render and roof details need to be robust.
In Caernarfon, as elsewhere in Gwynedd, we take the building's age and construction into account before recommending anything, because both can change what is involved in home improvements.
Planning and building rules for Caernarfon
Planning law differs across the UK. For a home in Caernarfon, it is the Wales rules below that count, and we check them with the council ahead of any quote.
In Wales, councils decide planning applications under Welsh rules, and permitted development limits differ in places from England’s. Building Regulations in Wales are set by the Welsh Government and checked by building control.
Common questions
Do you cover Bangor, Gwynedd, Holyhead and Llandudno?
Yes. As well as Caernarfon, we cover Bangor, Gwynedd, Holyhead and Llandudno and the rest of Gwynedd. Our coverage is UK-wide, so the process is the same wherever you are: a free site survey, a quote in writing that fixes the price for the agreed scope, and one point of contact while the work is planned and carried out.
Which postcodes in Caernarfon do you cover?
We cover LL55, along with the rest of Gwynedd. If your postcode is not listed, get in touch anyway: our coverage is UK-wide, and we can usually arrange a survey wherever you live. Enter your postcode in the guide-price tool or contact form and we will confirm.
What happens at the survey?
We visit your home at a time that suits you, look at the area involved, take measurements and check access, condition and any services that might be affected. We talk through what you want from your project, explain the options and answer questions. There is no charge and no obligation; afterwards we send a written quote.
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.
Can you combine your project with other work?
Yes. Because we manage several trades under one contract, we can plan your project alongside other work on your Caernarfon home, such as new windows with rendering, or a kitchen refit with an extension. Combining jobs can reduce repeat set-up such as scaffolding, skips and access, and every element is listed and priced in the same written quote.