Carenza Developments Ltd. · Company 05882884 · Trading heritage since 1979
Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & developer·Head office Swindon
Established in 1979 by Lui Carenza, Carenza Developments has built a strong reputation as a trusted building contractor and developer in the Cotswolds. The company specialises in new builds, sympathetic renovations, and extensions for both residential and commercial properties, with a particular expertise in working with traditional Cotswold stone buildings. They pride themselves on using locally skilled tradesmen and offering a professional, reliable service that focuses on quality and value for money.
Carenza Developments offers a comprehensive design and build service, working closely with clients to tailor projects to their specific needs and budgets. Their expertise extends to navigating complex planning issues, including those for listed buildings and conservation areas. The company combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary building methods, ensuring that existing structures are enhanced while new builds meet modern standards.
With over 40 years of experience, Carenza Developments has a wealth of knowledge and skills applied to all their work. They employ only qualified and highly skilled craftsmen and subcontractors, ensuring a high standard of workmanship and customer satisfaction. Much of their work comes from repeat business and recommendations, a testament to their commitment to delivering exceptional results.
near Blockley
A large section of work on a prestigious project restoring the late Spencer Churchill's home. The project was valued at £12 million and was planned to last 5 years, but was halted halfway through due to recession.
Client · New Cavendish Estates plc
Extensive groundwork's with a reduced level dig, including drainage and concrete bases. Two American style barns and a traditional steel framed barn were built, fitted with automatic water drinkers and feeding mangers. A 50mt x 30mt all-weather menage with drainage and a silica sand surface was built, and a horse walker for 6 horses was installed. Phase 1 cost £320k, exceeding the £300k budget due to added rubber floor matting.
Client · Jill Gabb
Construction of an administration building including a 2-bedroom cottage, offices, toilets, coffee shop, and tack shop, built in natural Cotswold stone. This phase also included a tarmacked car park for 22 cars. The budget was £380k, which was met.
Client · Jill Gabb
Buckland Worcestershire
Complete internal refurbishment and a two-story extension to add a new utility room and bedroom to a cottage. The work involved sympathetic approach to maintaining character and overcoming unexpected problems.
Client · Pearl Bennett
Naunton, Gloucestershire
Construction of a detached accommodation annex and garage on the site of an old out-building within the Cotswold Conservation area. Also included the conversion of an adjoining undeveloped outbuilding into a wine store and kitchen annex, and other changes and maintenance to the main house. The total value of the work was approximately £179,000.
Client · Michael D Smith
edge of farm
Conversion of a derelict barn into a holiday home. This involved obtaining planning permission, building a large retaining wall (flood barrier) due to a nearby river, and then rebuilding the barn to its original state. The project was costly and time-consuming.
Client · J.W. Egan Jr.
Broadway
A recent project undertaken by Carenza Developments, described as a Cotswolds developer's latest project.
Andoversford Cotswolds
A project completed by Carenza Developments in the Cotswolds.
Naunton Cotswolds
The second phase of a project in Naunton, Cotswolds, completed by Carenza Developments.
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Carenza Developments provides first-class building services in the Cotswolds, specialising in new builds, renovations, and extensions for residential and commercial properties. With a strong reputation built since 1979, they offer design and build services, focusing on quality and customer satisfaction. Their listed services include Main contractor, Design & build, Refurbishment, Restoration & heritage and Extensions.
Carenza Developments Ltd. is registered at Vicarage Court, 160 Ermin Street, Swindon, SN3 4NE, in South West.
Carenza Developments Ltd. states that it works across Cotswolds, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 1 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.
Companies House lists Carenza Developments Ltd. as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-07-30.
Carenza Developments Ltd. works in Residential, Commercial and Leisure.
Carenza Developments Ltd. was incorporated on 2006-07-20, though the company says it has traded since 1979.
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