Colchester County High School Project
Classroom Build, Office, Toilet block, Staircase, Hallway
Client · Colchester County High school
Gatehouse Construction & Refurbishment Ltd · Company 03098948 · Trading heritage since 1980
Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & developer·Head office Rayne
Gatehouse Construction is a long-established, family-run building contractor and new home builder based in Chelmsford, Essex, with over 40 years of experience. They specialise in a wide range of residential and commercial building services, including new builds, property extensions, home refurbishments, and house renovations. The company prides itself on its high-end finishes, attention to detail, and commitment to exceeding client expectations, working closely with clients from project inception to completion.
Their services encompass everything from initial design and project management to the final build. They cater to various needs, whether it's creating dream homes, adding space with extensions, or updating existing properties with modern facilities. Gatehouse Construction also undertakes commercial projects for sectors such as education, health, and retail, ensuring public buildings are structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing.
They are members of the Federation of Master Builders, adhering to strict regulations and producing exceptional results. The company highlights its expertise in various aspects of construction, including qualified brickwork specialists, various types of extensions (side-return, rear-facing, wraparound), single and double-storey layouts, and conversions (loft, garage, basement, barn). They also offer services like hard landscaping, roofing, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry & joinery, providing comprehensive solutions for all building requirements.
Their commitment to quality and client satisfaction is evident in their testimonials and long-standing reputation in the Chelmsford and surrounding areas.
Classroom Build, Office, Toilet block, Staircase, Hallway
Client · Colchester County High school

New kitchen extension

Kitchen refurb with new vaulted ceiling
Comprehensive and sympathetic refurbishment of a heritage farmhouse, and conversion of a cart lodge into a contemporary single-story house. Work carried out with the upmost care and attention to detail, and with good controls on budgets.
Demolished a redundant cowshed and built a very impressive, four-bedroom family home. Collaborated with architects on the innovative design, and made suggestions which improved the project or made sensible economies.
Colchester County High school, health and educational sectors, local authorities.
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Gatehouse Construction is a family-run building contractor and new home builder in Chelmsford, Essex, offering a wide range of services including extensions, refurbishments, and renovations for both domestic and commercial clients. Their listed services include Main contractor, House builder, Refurbishment, Extensions and Design & build.
Gatehouse Construction & Refurbishment Ltd is registered at Paddock House, 3 The Ruskins, Rayne, CM77 6TP, in East of England.
Gatehouse Construction & Refurbishment Ltd states that it works across Chelmsford, Essex, Braintree and Colchester.
Accounts filed for the year to 2023 report 10 employees.
Gatehouse Construction & Refurbishment Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on creditors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £630k and £2.5m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Companies House lists Gatehouse Construction & Refurbishment Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-03-31.
Gatehouse Construction & Refurbishment Ltd displays NHBC, FMB and Constructionline on its website.
Gatehouse Construction & Refurbishment Ltd works in Residential and Commercial.
Gatehouse Construction & Refurbishment Ltd was incorporated on 1995-09-06, though the company says it has traded since 1980.
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