Woodland Avenue
Hove
Constructing a two-storey extension and loft conversion and completing the refurbishment with fitted kitchen and bathrooms. Worked with Archangels Architects.
Filby Builders Ltd · Company 08454788 · Trading heritage since 1980
Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & developer·Head office Brighton
Filby Builders is an independent, family-owned building company based in Brighton, with over 40 years of experience. Founded by Bob Filby and now led by his sons James and Mark, alongside sister Sam and brother-in-law Jason, the team possesses the skills to deliver a wide range of projects across East and West Sussex. They specialise in construction work that is often out of the ordinary, collaborating with local architects to design and build original and spectacular home improvements.
Their expertise covers major structural work, including extensions, loft conversions, and open-plan expansions, as well as interior fit-outs for kitchens, bathrooms, and staircases. For projects extending beyond the building's walls, they also offer landscaping services, including garden refurbishments and roof terraces. Filby Builders are committed to bespoke solutions, working closely with architects, planners, and local authorities to ensure all work meets the highest standards of compliance and regulations.
They pride themselves on imagination and practicality, delivering unique, distinctive, and high-quality finished work through bespoke carpentry and tailored joinery.
Hove
Constructing a two-storey extension and loft conversion and completing the refurbishment with fitted kitchen and bathrooms. Worked with Archangels Architects.
Haywards Heath
Built a large extension on this house to create a large open plan kitchen diner complete with patio doors & fitted kitchen. Worked with local architects.
Brighton
Completed an extensive refurbishment on this three-storey townhouse close to Brighton seafront. Worked closely with architects.
Brighton
Completed an extensive refurbishment including a new roof & bespoke joinery at a property near the Brighton seafront.
Brighton
Substantial extension on this property in the fashionable area of North Laine. Worked closely with Domain Architects.
Woodingdean
Completed a single story extension with mono-pitch roof & velux windows at a property. Appointed directly.
Patcham
Undertaken to strict specifications, this complex project involved both a loft conversion and a single story extension.
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A family-run Brighton building firm offering honest & open pricing. Specialising in extraordinary homes, extensions, loft conversions, and interior fit-outs. Their listed services include Main contractor, Refurbishment, Extensions, Loft conversions and Fit-out & interiors.
Filby Builders Ltd is registered at 76 Crescent Drive South, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6RB, in South East.
Filby Builders Ltd states that it works across East Sussex, West Sussex, Hove, Worthing, Peacehaven and Newhaven.
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 6 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.
Filby Builders Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £280k and £760k. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Companies House lists Filby Builders Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-03-31.
Filby Builders Ltd works in Residential.
Filby Builders Ltd was incorporated on 2013-03-21, though the company says it has traded since 1980.
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