Greater Manchester · Salford
Extension & Renovation Builders in Salford.
We are based in Salford, on the doorstep of every job we take on. Survey within 7 days, written fixed-price quote within 48 hours of the visit, one accountable team from drawings to decorating.
Local team · Fully insured · Written workmanship guarantee
Local relevance
A Salford builder, not a contractor driving in from somewhere else.
Based in Salford, on-site across Salford every week.
Renovo Design & Build is a Salford company. Our yard, our tools and our team are all inside the city, so when a Salford homeowner calls for an extension, loft conversion or structural alteration, we are not driving in from another county. We know the terraced streets of Pendleton and Broughton, the semis of Swinton and Worsley, the new-build estates around MediaCity and the period stock around Eccles and Monton. That local knowledge translates directly into faster surveys, sharper quotes and fewer surprises mid-build.
Because Salford is our home patch, we hold materials, scaffolding and plant locally. A leaking flat roof, a cracked lintel or a failed steel padstone can be inspected the same day, and usually made safe before nightfall. For planned work, we book a measured survey within seven working days and issue the written quote inside two business days of that visit.
Salford's housing stock is unusually mixed. We work across Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Pendleton, Seedley and Weaste; inter-war semis through Swinton, Pendlebury and Worsley; 1960s–80s estate housing in Little Hulton and Walkden; and a steadily growing stock of modern apartments and townhouses around Salford Quays, MediaCity and Ordsall. Each type has its own quirks, solid-wall construction, shallow Victorian foundations, asbestos-cement soffits, cavity-wall ties at end of life, and our quotes reflect them rather than ignoring them.
Common service needs in Salford
- Single-storey rear extensions to open up tight Victorian kitchens
- Loft conversions on terraced and semi-detached stock for a third or fourth bedroom
- Structural wall removals and steel installs to create open-plan living
- Full refurbishments of tenanted or recently-bought period property
- Roof replacements and chimney work on pre-1939 housing
- Garage conversions on inter-war semis in Swinton, Worsley and Eccles
Services available in Salford
The full Renovo Design & Build service catalogue, delivered across Salford.
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 Salford
Concrete signals, not vague promises.
Issues we see across Salford
Problems specific to Salford property, and how we handle them.
Shallow Victorian foundations
Much of central Salford was built before modern foundation standards. Extending or underpinning on these properties demands trial pits, a structural review and, frequently, a stepped foundation design. We handle this in-house rather than passing the risk to the homeowner.
Solid-wall heat loss and condensation
Pre-1919 terraces across Pendleton, Seedley and Ordsall are solid-brick. Tacking modern insulation onto the inside without a vapour strategy creates interstitial condensation and black mould within two winters. Our renovation packages specify breathable build-ups that actually work in this stock.
Failing flat roofs on rear extensions
A high proportion of the existing rear extensions across Salford are 1980s–2000s flat felt roofs at end of life. We strip and re-roof in modern GRP or single-ply systems with proper falls, upstands and drainage, not patch-and-pray.
Conservation and Article 4 constraints
Parts of Salford, including pockets of Worsley Village and the Adelphi/Bexley Square area, sit inside conservation areas or are covered by Article 4 directions. We check the constraints before we quote, so the design we propose is the design that will get consent.
Local detail
Planning, regulations and on-the-ground reality in Salford.
Planning and Permitted Development in Salford
Salford City Council operates a clear pre-application process and a relatively pragmatic planning department. The majority of single-storey rear extensions and loft conversions we deliver fall within Permitted Development, but we always run the test against the current GPDO and the property's planning history, converted houses, flats and properties inside conservation areas need a full application. We prepare the drawings, the design and access statement and the supporting structural information, and we manage the submission for you.
Building Control and structural sign-off
We work routinely with Salford Building Control and the major approved inspectors operating across the city. Every structural alteration, steel beams, opened-up walls, loft trimmers, dormer cheeks, is designed by a chartered structural engineer, calculated, inspected at stages and signed off in writing. The completion certificate goes into your handover pack and is what protects you at resale.
Logistics and access across the city
Salford's tight terraced streets, restricted parking zones and busy arterial routes (A6, A580, M60) demand a builder who plans logistics. We book skip permits, scaffold licences and parking suspensions in advance, programme deliveries off-peak and keep neighbours informed. The result is fewer disputes, no parking fines and a build that doesn't stall waiting for materials.
Our process
A clear, repeatable system, applied identically in Salford.
- 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 Salford.
FAQ · Salford
Straight answers, specific to Salford.
Still got a question? Call us on 07701 078833 or request a callback.
Do you serve all of Salford?+
Yes. We cover every postcode in the City of Salford, M3, M5, M6, M7, M27, M28, M30, M38 and the M50 (Salford Quays). Our yard is inside the city, so there is no travel surcharge.
How quickly can you get to a property in Salford?+
For emergencies, escape of water, storm damage, structural concerns, we aim to be on site the same day. For planned work, a measured survey is booked within seven working days and the written quote follows within 48 hours.
How much does an extension cost in Salford?+
A single-storey rear extension in Salford typically lands between £2,400 and £3,400 per square metre fitted, depending on glazing, structural opening width and kitchen specification. We issue a fixed written quote, not a day-rate guess, after the measured survey.
Do you handle emergency call-outs in Salford?+
Yes. We carry out emergency make-safes on storm-damaged roofs, structural cracking, failed flat roofs and water ingress. Call the office number and we will assess by phone first, then attend.
Are you familiar with Salford's conservation areas?+
Yes. We regularly work inside Worsley Village, the Adelphi/Bexley Square area and other designated zones, and we hold a current set of the relevant Article 4 directions on file. We will tell you up front if your project needs a full planning application.
Will you handle planning permission for me?+
Yes. We prepare the drawings, the design and access statement and any supporting structural information, and we manage the submission and validation with Salford City Council on your behalf.
Do you work on Salford Quays and MediaCity apartments?+
Yes, internal refurbishments, structural alterations within the demise and full kitchen / bathroom rebuilds. Apartment work needs management-company consent and method statements, which we prepare as part of the quote.
Can I see a recent project in Salford?+
Yes. We can put you in touch with recent Salford clients (with their consent) and walk you past completed work in your part of the city before you commit.
Next step
Get a fixed-price quote for your Salford project.
Tell us what you are trying to achieve. We will arrange a survey within seven days and issue a written, fixed-price quote within 48 hours of that visit.
- Local team, based in Salford, working Salford weekly.
- Fixed-price written quote, no day-rate surprises.
- Single accountable team, no subcontractor finger-pointing.
- Building Control sign-off and written workmanship guarantee.