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Progress Update: Kitchen Extension in Borehamwood
If you’re considering a kitchen extension in Borehamwood, here’s a look at a project work our team at Abbey Building are working on. We’re currently making great progress on a rear kitchen extension project, and the transformation is well underway. Floor Insulation...
Project Update in Codicote: Plasterboarding & Fire Protection in Progress!
Our team has been busy on site this week in the new build in Codicote, making great progress on the interior works. Codicote: Plasterboarding & Fire Protection Plasterboarding over the newly insulated ceiling - helping improve energy efficiency and keep the space...
New Build in Codicote: First Floor, Walls, Roof and Stud Walls
Our new build project in Codicote, Hertfordshire is taking great shape, with major milestones reached over the past few weeks. The ground floor structure and blockwork is complete, our team has now moved onto the first floor, walls, roof, and internal stud walls -...
Home Extension and Garden Refurbishment in Royston
At Abbey Building, we specialise in home extensions and property refurbishments across Hertfordshire, helping families make the most of their living space. One of our recent projects in Royston combined a modern home extension with a garden refurbishment, giving our...
Abbey Building Proud Sponsors of The Lea Primary School Summer Fair
Abbey Building were proud to support The Lea Primary School and Nursery as a Gold Sponsor of their annual Summer Fair. Despite soaring temperatures on the day, the fair was a resounding success, raising a record-breaking £3,671 for the school. This year’s fundraising...
Giving Your St Albans Home a New Lease on Life
Your home should be a place that reflects your lifestyle, personality, and aspirations. But over time, even the most loved spaces can start to feel outdated or no longer meet your needs. That’s where Abbey Builders comes in. We specialise in home refurbishment in St...
Why People Love Living in St Albans
St Albans is one of Hertfordshire’s most sought-after places to live. Many people move here for its great connections and schools - and end up staying for life because it offers so much more.Excellent Location & Transport Links Commuters love St Albans because...
The Benefits of a Single-Storey Extension in St Albans
If you love your home in St Albans but feel you’ve outgrown the space, moving isn’t the only option. A single-storey extension is one of the most practical and popular ways to add room, comfort, and value to your property. At Abbey Building, we’ve helped homeowners...
From Concept to Completion: Full Home Refurbishments in St Albans
A home refurbishment is more than just a facelift – it’s a chance to reimagine your living space and create a property that truly works for you and your family. At Abbey Building, we specialise in full home refurbishments in St Albans, guiding you through every stage...
Why Choose Abbey Building for House Renovations in St Albans
Local Expertise You Can Rely On Based in Hertfordshire, Abbey Building has years of experience working on homes in St Albans. We understand the character of the area’s properties - from period homes in the city centre to modern builds in the surrounding neighbourhoods...
Abbey Building – Supporting Local Youth Football: A View from the Touchline
At Abbey Building, we’re proud to sponsor and support grassroots sport in our community. This season, our partnership with St Albans City Youth FC has given us the chance to follow two brilliant teams – the U12 Boys West and the U10 Central Boys – as they’ve worked...
Modernising Your Hertfordshire Home: Renovation Trends for 2025
Hertfordshire homeowners are increasingly looking to update their properties with renovations that combine style, sustainability, and smart living. As we head through 2025, the focus is on improving comfort, energy efficiency, and lifestyle functionality - while...
Bespoke Home Refurbishments in St Albans – Quality You Can Trust
If you’re planning a home refurbishment in St Albans, you want a team that combines craftsmanship, local knowledge, and reliability. At Abbey Building, we specialise in high-quality, bespoke home refurbishments in St Albans, from stylish kitchen makeovers to complete...
Transform Your Living Space with Expert House Extensions in Harpenden
If you’re running out of space at home, you’re not alone. Many families in Harpenden are discovering that a clever storage solution can only go so far. That’s why house extensions in Harpenden have become a popular and practical alternative to the stressful, expensive...
Transform Your Home with Abbey Builders: Expert Home Renovation Services in St Albans
Are you a homeowner in St Albans looking to breathe new life into your property? Whether you’re dreaming of a modern kitchen makeover, a spacious open-plan living area, or a complete home transformation, Abbey Builders is your trusted partner for high-quality home...
Builders in the local community sponsor St Albans Youth FC U12 Boys West
St Albans Youth FC - U12 West Boys Abbey Building is proud to be the kit sponsor of the St Albans Youth FC U12 Boys West team, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the local community. As a company rooted in the area, Abbey Building understands the importance...
St Albans Football Sponsorship
U10 Central Boys Abbey Building are delighted to support the local community with the St Albans Football Sponsorship “Thank you, Abbey Builders, for your invaluable support!" As part of a continued commitment to taking a proactive and responsible approach to their...
How to plan your home refurbishment
When we are asked about a full house refurbishment by a client it is often the kitchen that leads the discussions. A large kitchen diner has become so important as the focus of the house that its location is often our start point. Changing the layout of your home This...
Creating the perfect home office
Where to find more space. That age-old problem is now more urgent as working from home has become routine for many people. But it’s not only space that is the issue. To work efficiently the space put aside for working needs to be quiet, well-lit and warm, preferably...
Completely transform your home
If you long to live in a home where the heating is efficient, the windows are draught-proof, the walls are smooth, where you can enjoy a state-of-the-art kitchen and bathrooms the chances are you are thinking about a new build. This needn’t be the case. We are always...
A careers speed networking event provides inspiration for school students
Richard recently received an invitation to support an event at Beaumont School in St Albans. The nature of the event was intriguing and seemed like a brilliant way to engage with young people in Hertfordshire, explaining career opportunities within this specific...
A builder you can trust
Abbey Building features in a new Travis Perkins advert which has the title ‘Doing what matters for the trade’. The storyline shows how Travis Perkins prides itself on getting what is needed, when it is needed to builders around the country. This makes a good link with...
Looking for a more cost-effective way to heat your Hertfordshire home?
Underfloor heating could be the answer for your Hertfordshire house extension! With gas prices in the UK having shot up astronomically in the past few months, homeowners are, unsurprisingly, looking for ways to bring down their rising energy bills. And the answer...
Becoming a Builder in St Albans, a great job in Hertfordshire
Abbey Building are expanding, and we’re looking for skilled tradespeople to help us continue our mission to create dream homes across Hertfordshire. What trades do we need? We have an urgent need for motivated and experienced self-starters for the following trades:...
Building a wine pod installation in St Albans
Our client in Sandpit Lane, St Albans has remodelled their home to suit their lifestyle with a below-floor wine pod as a centrepiece. Home transformations come in many shapes and sizes but when there is a wine pod involved, you know the overall specification will be...
Give yourself room to think with a new home office
With so many people now working from home, having a purpose-built home office is essential. Working on the kitchen table or putting a desk in the bedroom can be ok for a short while, but it’s hard to work in comfort and even harder to work undisturbed. Creating a new...
Abbey builders unearth bomb in St Albans home
A suspected World War II bomb has been found by builders in a house in Central Drive, St Albans. The property is home to Mr & Mrs Secker. The device was spotted by eagle-eyed builder Piers Bamforth, son of the owner of Abbey Building Services & Maintenance,...
Turn your garden into your pension
If you’re planning how to finance your retirement make sure you review one of your biggest assets – your home. In some cases, it can be possible to release the equity in your home with a new-build on your garden plot. That means that you don’t have to sign away rights...
Training takes the risk out of asbestos
Its estimated that up to half of private UK homes are likely to include building materials with asbestos in some form. So how can you complete an extension, garage conversion or refurbishment safely if you don’t know if your home is one of the 50%? Most likely, you...
Can I convert the loft in my house?
Most lofts can be converted into extra living space. It all depends on the height of your loft space, the pitch (angle) of your roof and the type of roof structure, such as whether its is a traditional frame or trussed roof. Loft conversions also depend on whether...