Elgood Builders
The firm was established in 1998 by Matt Elgood. After a maths degree at Manchester and a successful career as a project manager in the technology sector, he decided to apply his organisational and client-handling skills to the domestic building industry.
Elgood Builders undertakes all manner of domestic projects from new builds to total refurbishments to extensions to loft conversions, including structural work, roofing, plumbing, electrical, tiling, bespoke joinery and decorating.
We offer the complete range of building services to transform your house into the home of your dreams. This can include project definition and scoping, either working directly with an architect or the homeowner. We can also introduce homeowners to architects and structural engineers if required.
Our relationship with our clients is our priority and we view each and every project as a joint venture with a shared goal. Everyone has a vision of their completed job and whether you’re an architect or a homeowner, our job is to bring your vision to life. We do this by using experienced and skilled tradesmen who take a huge pride in their work. Our staff always aim to over-deliver with the quality of workmanship and finish.
Over the years we have built up a large pool of accomplished tradesmen to call on, allowing us to take on domestic projects of any size. The quality of our work is reflected in the fact that we don't have to advertise. All our work comes through recommendations from satisfied clients and architects. If references are required, previous clients and architects we've worked with are always happy to provide them.
We have extensive experience working with eco-friendly products such as those supplied by Natural Building Technologies and Wetherby.
We work predominantly in the Greater London area.
We're delighted to announce we've won the BUILD Infrastructure Awards, Best Residential Refurbishment Contractor - South East England award for 2018
Trades offered
Case studies
Highbury Hill
- 02 Jul 2021
- London
We undertook the complete refurbishment of this large Victorian house. Structural walls were removed to open out the space and create a considerably larger kitchen-dining area and larger master bedroom with a dressing room. In terms of construction whilst working to a very specific high quality design specification that included retaining some of the original features (such as reusing existing floorboards) and installing bespoke concrete tiles with inlayed brass. We added a few fun items like a laundry chute from the children's bedrooms to the utility room, and a secret button-activated retractable bookcase.
"Matt is not only a builder I trust with quotes and budgets (always prompt and accurate) but also someone I would trust to make creative decisions, when needed. His team were diligent, trustworthy and a pleasure to have around and the work has all been done to an incredibly high standard. I really couldn’t recommend him more highly."
- LT (Client)
We undertook the complete refurbishment of this large Victorian house. Structural walls were removed to open out the space and create a considerably larger kitchen-dining area and larger master bedroom with a dressing room. In terms of construction whilst working to a very specific high quality design specification that included retaining some of the original features (such as reusing existing floorboards) and installing bespoke concrete tiles with inlayed brass. We added a few fun items like a laundry chute from the children's bedrooms to the utility room, and a secret button-activated retractable bookcase.
"Matt is not only a builder I trust with quotes and budgets (always prompt and accurate) but also someone I would trust to make creative decisions, when needed. His team were diligent, trustworthy and a pleasure to have around and the work has all been done to an incredibly high standard. I really couldn’t recommend him more highly."
- LT (Client)
We undertook the complete refurbishment of this large Victorian house. Structural walls were removed to open out the space and create a considerably larger kitchen-dining area and larger master bedroom with a dressing room. In terms of construction whilst working to a very specific high quality design specification that included retaining some of the original features (such as reusing existing floorboards) and installing bespoke concrete tiles with inlayed brass. We added a few fun items like a laundry chute from the children's bedrooms to the utility room, and a secret button-activated retractable bookcase.
"Matt is not only a builder I trust with quotes and budgets (always prompt and accurate) but also someone I would trust to make creative decisions, when needed. His team were diligent, trustworthy and a pleasure to have around and the work has all been done to an incredibly high standard. I really couldn’t recommend him more highly."
- LT (Client)
We undertook the complete refurbishment of this large Victorian house. Structural walls were removed to open out the space and create a considerably larger kitchen-dining area and larger master bedroom with a dressing room. In terms of construction whilst working to a very specific high quality design specification that included retaining some of the original features (such as reusing existing floorboards) and installing bespoke concrete tiles with inlayed brass. We added a few fun items like a laundry chute from the children's bedrooms to the utility room, and a secret button-activated retractable bookcase.
"Matt is not only a builder I trust with quotes and budgets (always prompt and accurate) but also someone I would trust to make creative decisions, when needed. His team were diligent, trustworthy and a pleasure to have around and the work has all been done to an incredibly high standard. I really couldn’t recommend him more highly."
- LT (Client)
We undertook the complete refurbishment of this large Victorian house. Structural walls were removed to open out the space and create a considerably larger kitchen-dining area and larger master bedroom with a dressing room. In terms of construction whilst working to a very specific high quality design specification that included retaining some of the original features (such as reusing existing floorboards) and installing bespoke concrete tiles with inlayed brass. We added a few fun items like a laundry chute from the children's bedrooms to the utility room, and a secret button-activated retractable bookcase.
"Matt is not only a builder I trust with quotes and budgets (always prompt and accurate) but also someone I would trust to make creative decisions, when needed. His team were diligent, trustworthy and a pleasure to have around and the work has all been done to an incredibly high standard. I really couldn’t recommend him more highly."
- LT (Client)
We undertook the complete refurbishment of this large Victorian house. Structural walls were removed to open out the space and create a considerably larger kitchen-dining area and larger master bedroom with a dressing room. In terms of construction whilst working to a very specific high quality design specification that included retaining some of the original features (such as reusing existing floorboards) and installing bespoke concrete tiles with inlayed brass. We added a few fun items like a laundry chute from the children's bedrooms to the utility room, and a secret button-activated retractable bookcase.
"Matt is not only a builder I trust with quotes and budgets (always prompt and accurate) but also someone I would trust to make creative decisions, when needed. His team were diligent, trustworthy and a pleasure to have around and the work has all been done to an incredibly high standard. I really couldn’t recommend him more highly."
- LT (Client)
We undertook the complete refurbishment of this large Victorian house. Structural walls were removed to open out the space and create a considerably larger kitchen-dining area and larger master bedroom with a dressing room. In terms of construction whilst working to a very specific high quality design specification that included retaining some of the original features (such as reusing existing floorboards) and installing bespoke concrete tiles with inlayed brass. We added a few fun items like a laundry chute from the children's bedrooms to the utility room, and a secret button-activated retractable bookcase.
"Matt is not only a builder I trust with quotes and budgets (always prompt and accurate) but also someone I would trust to make creative decisions, when needed. His team were diligent, trustworthy and a pleasure to have around and the work has all been done to an incredibly high standard. I really couldn’t recommend him more highly."
- LT (Client)
We undertook the complete refurbishment of this large Victorian house. Structural walls were removed to open out the space and create a considerably larger kitchen-dining area and larger master bedroom with a dressing room. In terms of construction whilst working to a very specific high quality design specification that included retaining some of the original features (such as reusing existing floorboards) and installing bespoke concrete tiles with inlayed brass. We added a few fun items like a laundry chute from the children's bedrooms to the utility room, and a secret button-activated retractable bookcase.
"Matt is not only a builder I trust with quotes and budgets (always prompt and accurate) but also someone I would trust to make creative decisions, when needed. His team were diligent, trustworthy and a pleasure to have around and the work has all been done to an incredibly high standard. I really couldn’t recommend him more highly."
- LT (Client)
Sharon Gardens
- 02 Jul 2021
- London
This 1930's terrace was brought up to date with an imaginative rear extension and zinc roof. Some of its original period feel was sustained by reclaiming and relaying the existing parquet floor and installing crittal windows and doors.
"Matt Elgood and his team are absolutely first class. Fantastic to work with, calm, technically superb and incredibly hard working. Builders of very high quality and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone."
- JW (client)
This 1930's terrace was brought up to date with an imaginative rear extension and zinc roof. Some of its original period feel was sustained by reclaiming and relaying the existing parquet floor and installing crittal windows and doors.
"Matt Elgood and his team are absolutely first class. Fantastic to work with, calm, technically superb and incredibly hard working. Builders of very high quality and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone."
- JW (client)
This 1930's terrace was brought up to date with an imaginative rear extension and zinc roof. Some of its original period feel was sustained by reclaiming and relaying the existing parquet floor and installing crittal windows and doors.
"Matt Elgood and his team are absolutely first class. Fantastic to work with, calm, technically superb and incredibly hard working. Builders of very high quality and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone."
- JW (client)