Greater Manchester · Oldham
Extension & Renovation Builders in Oldham.
From the stone terraces of Saddleworth to the inter-war semis of Chadderton, Royton and Failsworth, we deliver extensions, lofts and full renovations across Oldham with one accountable team and one written price.
Oldham coverage weekly · Fully insured · Written workmanship guarantee
Local relevance
A Oldham builder, not a contractor driving in from somewhere else.
Based in Salford, on-site across Oldham every week.
Oldham is a 30 minute drive east of our Salford yard via the M60. We deliver a steady run of work across the borough, from the stone-built villages of Saddleworth (Uppermill, Delph, Diggle, Dobcross, Greenfield) to the dense inter-war semis of Chadderton, Royton, Failsworth and Lees. The borough's mix of weather-exposed Pennine stone and tighter urban terracing demands a builder who specifies for both.
Oldham is a clean motorway run via the M60. Our suppliers cover the borough daily and our structural engineer is on a regular Oldham rotation.
Oldham's housing mix is unusual, Pennine stone cottages and terraces in Saddleworth, large stone-built villas around Grasscroft and Springhead, dense red-brick terracing in central Oldham and Lees, inter-war semis through Chadderton, Royton and Failsworth, and pockets of high-spec modern detacheds across the borough.
Common service needs in Oldham
- Stone-faced rear extensions matched to Pennine vernacular
- Loft conversions on Chadderton and Royton semis
- Re-roofs in natural slate and stone slate
- Full renovations of Saddleworth cottages and villas
- Structural openings and steel beams
- Garage conversions on inter-war stock
Services available in Oldham
The full Renovo Design & Build service catalogue, delivered across Oldham.
House Extensions
Single, double & wrap-around extensions designed around the way you actually live.
Structural Work & Steels
Wall removals, RSJ installs, underpinning and structural alterations, in-house.
Loft Conversions & Dormers
Velux, dormer and hip-to-gable conversions that pass building control first time.
Roofing
New roofs, re-roofs, flat-roof systems and storm damage repairs.
Garage Conversions
Turn a tired garage into a usable bedroom, office, gym or playroom.
Porches
Brick, glazed and traditional porches built to add kerb appeal and warmth.
Full Renovations
Whole-house refurbishments managed end-to-end, from strip-out to final coat.
Basement Conversions & Underpinning
Engineered basement conversions and underpinning for additional usable space.
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Bespoke kitchens and bathrooms fitted to a furniture-grade finish.
Why work with Renovo in Oldham
Concrete signals, not vague promises.
Issues we see across Oldham
Problems specific to Oldham property, and how we handle them.
Pennine weather exposure
Saddleworth properties take the full force of the Pennine weather. Roof detailing, verge upstands, lead flashings and external pointing have to be specified for that exposure, not for a sheltered urban site.
Saddleworth conservation controls
Uppermill, Delph, Diggle, Dobcross and Greenfield carry conservation designations with strict controls on stone, slate, windows and dormer form. We design to those controls from the first sketch.
Stone slate and natural slate matching
Saddleworth roofs use stone slate or specific natural slate that has to be matched on alterations. We source from reclaimed yards and accept the cost as part of the spec, not as a variation.
Damp on solid-stone construction
Solid-stone walls handle moisture only when they are pointed in lime and finished in breathable internal build-ups. Modern cement and gypsum guarantee black mould. We specify accordingly.
Local detail
Planning, regulations and on-the-ground reality in Oldham.
Planning in the Saddleworth Conservation Area
Saddleworth is one of the most controlled planning environments in Greater Manchester. Material palette, dormer geometry and window proportions are all enforced. We design to the constraint.
Oldham Council planning process
Oldham Council operates a clear householder design guide. Most single-storey rear extensions outside conservation areas fall within Permitted Development; conservation streets need full applications, which we prepare and manage.
Working with the borough's stone tradition
Oldham's stone work is some of the best in the region. We lay in lime mortar where the original construction demands it and we match course heights, bedding planes and tooling to the existing.
Our process
A clear, repeatable system, applied identically in Oldham.
- Step 1
Measured survey
We attend the property within seven working days, measure, photograph and record existing services and structure.
- Step 2
Design & engineering
Drawings, structural calculations and a planning route, Permitted Development or full application, agreed before quote.
- Step 3
Fixed written quote
Issued inside 48 hours of the survey. No day-rates, no hidden provisional sums, no large upfront deposit.
- Step 4
Build & inspection
Single in-house team, programmed milestones, Building Control inspections at every structural stage.
- Step 5
Sign-off & guarantee
Completion certificate, handover pack and written workmanship guarantee. We pick up the phone after the job, not just before.
Nearby areas
We also serve the boroughs and towns surrounding Oldham.
FAQ · Oldham
Straight answers, specific to Oldham.
Still got a question? Call us on 07701 078833 or request a callback.
Do you serve all of Oldham?+
Yes, every Oldham postcode (OL1–OL9) including Saddleworth (Uppermill, Delph, Diggle, Dobcross, Greenfield), Chadderton, Royton, Failsworth, Lees, Grotton and Springhead.
How fast can you reach Oldham?+
Oldham is a 30–35 minute drive from our Salford base via the M60.
Do you work in Saddleworth?+
Yes, Saddleworth is one of our most-delivered Oldham areas, particularly for stone extensions, loft conversions and full cottage renovations.
What does an extension cost in Oldham?+
Oldham extensions typically run £2,400–£3,600 per square metre fitted. Saddleworth conservation work and stone-matching push the upper end.
Can you match Pennine stone?+
Yes. We work with reclaimed and locally-quarried stone, and we lay in lime mortar where the original construction demands it.
Do you handle Saddleworth conservation applications?+
Yes. We design to the conservation controls from day one and we manage the full planning submission.
Do you do emergency work in Oldham?+
Yes, storm damage, roof leaks and structural concerns are attended the same day.
Will you handle the planning application?+
Yes. We prepare the drawings and supporting statements and we manage submission with Oldham Council.
Next step
Get a fixed-price quote for your Oldham project.
Send the brief. We will be on site within the week and return a written, fixed-price quote inside 48 hours.
- Local team, based in Salford, working Oldham weekly.
- Fixed-price written quote, no day-rate surprises.
- Single accountable team, no subcontractor finger-pointing.
- Building Control sign-off and written workmanship guarantee.