Renovations and refurbishment
Complete renovations of cottages, townhouses and family homes, which can include structural work, rewiring, replumbing, plastering and joinery.
Our building services
What We Do in Conwy
From renovating traditional cottages to extending family homes and building new properties, we take on substantial residential projects throughout Conwy and the surrounding area.
One experienced team, clear communication and a considered approach to every property.
Extensions
Single-storey and two-storey extensions designed to suit the house and its setting.
Conversions
Loft and garage conversions, and barns and outbuildings in the surrounding countryside, subject to the necessary consents.
New build homes
One-off houses built for private clients and self-builders on their own plots.
Kitchens, bathrooms, windows and doors
Fitted as part of a larger renovation or extension, not as stand-alone jobs.
Understanding the area
An Old Town With Very Different Kinds of Home
Few places in Wales pack as much history into so small an area. Inside the medieval walls, Conwy is a tight grid of stone and rendered cottages, townhouses and former shops, some of them centuries old. Step outside the walls and the housing changes quickly: interwar and post-war family homes around Gyffin, modern houses near the marina, detached properties across the river in Deganwy, and farmhouses, cottages and barns up the Conwy Valley.
Each calls for a different approach. In the walled town the streets are narrow, parking is scarce and there is little room to store materials, so deliveries, skips and scaffolding need planning before work begins. The houses often have thick stone walls and old timber, and repairs need to suit the building. Outside the walls, the work is more often about gaining space: a rear extension, a loft conversion or a full renovation of a house that has not been updated for many years. In the valley, the questions tend to be about access, drainage and services.
Plan with confidence
Planning in Conwy
Planning applications in Conwy are decided by Conwy County Borough Council, under Welsh planning rules and Welsh building regulations. Conwy's castle and town walls are a World Heritage Site, the walled town is a conservation area and many of its buildings are listed. Listed buildings need listed building consent for many alterations, and this can apply to work inside the building as well as outside. Some properties further up the valley fall within Eryri National Park, which has its own planning authority.
This is general guidance only. Every property is different, so please check with the council or your designer before making firm plans.
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How a Conwy Project Runs
You will know what happens next, from the first visit through to the final handover.
First visit.
We see the property and listen to what you have in mind.
Design and approvals.
We work with your architect's drawings and can help with planning and building control applications.
Written quote.
You receive a written quote and an expected timescale before work starts.
Build.
Our team carries out the work, with Jay overseeing the job and keeping you updated.
Handover.
We go through the finished work with you and deal with any snagging.
The Russell difference
01 / EXPERIENCE
02 / LOCAL KNOW-HOW
03 / ONE TEAM
Why Conwy Homeowners Choose Russell Developments
Good building work needs more than a plan. It needs experienced people who understand the property and take responsibility for the result.
The owner oversees your job
Jay started his apprenticeship at 17 and comes from a North Wales building family.
Comfortable with older homes
We are used to solid walls, lime plaster and the surprises that turn up in older houses.
One in-house team
Most of our trades are our own, so you deal with one team and one point of contact.
Helpful answers
Frequently Asked Questions
A few useful things to know before planning building work in Conwy. If you have another question, get in touch with us.
Do you work inside the town walls?
Yes. Access is tight, so we plan deliveries, waste and scaffolding in advance.
Can I alter a listed building in Conwy?
That depends on listed building consent, which is decided by the council. Consent can be needed for internal as well as external work, so please take advice before starting anything.
Do you convert barns?
We carry out barn and outbuilding conversions, subject to planning permission and the necessary consents being in place.
What size of project do you take on?
Our projects generally start from around £20,000: renovations, extensions, conversions and new builds. We fit kitchens, bathrooms, windows and doors as part of those projects.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07748 081775 or use our contact form. Quotes are free and there is no obligation.
Start a conversation
Planning a Project in Conwy?
Call 07748 081775 or request a free, no-obligation quote.