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Modern two-storey brick and render house with large windows and a landscaped front garden.

Halstead building contractors established in 1965, with scope for major projects

More than 50 years' experience. Free project quotes. Quality workmanship.

How to get started

Call and explain the job

Tell us what you want to change, what is not working and any plans you already have.

We sort the key details

We discuss access, budget, timescale and scope so the next step is worth taking.

Get a free quote

If the project suits, we arrange the next stage and prepare a clear project quote.

Our range of building work

Modern bathroom with a glass shower, wooden vanity with sink, and towel on a heated rail.

Bathroom Installations

Complete bathroom fitting with layout, waterproofing, tiling and practical choices that stand up to daily use.

Construction site with a tripod surveying tool, drainage pipes, and foundation outlined, surrounded by temporary fencing.

Groundworks

Excavation, foundations and drainage prepared with the right levels, falls and access for the build that follows.

Modern open-plan kitchen and dining area with sleek design, leading to a spacious garden through large glass doors.

House Extensions

Extra living space planned from foundations to finish, with layout, light and access thought through from the start.

Interior under renovation showing an exposed beam supported by metal poles with bricks and construction materials nearby.

Structural Alterations

Structural alterations that create safer openings and better layouts, with support, approvals and making good in view.

Home property conversion.

Property Conversions

Conversion work that reshapes existing space around a new use, with structure, access and finish all considered.

Modern open-plan kitchen and dining area with wooden flooring, grey cabinetry, and large windows overlooking a garden.

Home Renovations and Refurbishments

Whole-house and multi-room renovation work that fixes tired layouts, worn fabric and dated finishes in one plan.

Home extension for a residential property.

Planned building work without the usual chasing

When your house is short on space, worn out in places or stuck with a layout that no longer works, major building work can feel like the only sensible answer and the biggest headache at the same time. We take on the kind of projects that change how a home functions, from extensions and conversions to renovations, room remodelling, new builds and structural work.

With R W Spencer & Son Ltd, you deal with a building team used to larger residential jobs, not quick patch-ups. Our project gallery shows current and completed work so you can see the standard for yourself.

Our reviews

Read our reviews on Yell

Mr and Mrs Heuring

We would highly recommend R W Spencer and Son. We have employed this company for many years and they have carried out numerous projects for us. We will continue to use them for any further projects we decide to undertake. They are professional, highly skilled and very reliable. All work is carried out to an extremely high standard.

A family business that keeps the job moving

Choosing R W Spencer & Son Ltd means your project can be shaped around your timescale, budget and preferred finish from the start. Repeat customers and recommendations speak well of R W Spencer & Son Ltd because we keep communication clear and the work properly finished.

Modern outside cladding and new windows.

What you gain with R W Spencer & Son Ltd

One team for bigger jobs

We handle linked building stages so the project keeps moving.

Built around real priorities

We plan the work around your budget, timescale and the finish you want.

Local and properly involved

Our owner stays engaged on site while the office keeps communication clear.

Modern two-storey brick and render house with large windows and a landscaped front garden.

Let's discuss your home improvements

Call our friendly staff to talk through the work you have in mind, and we will guide you to the next step and a free quote.

Contact us

R W Spencer & Son Ltd

Pound Farm Northend Rd,
Halstead,
CO9 3BN

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R W SPENCER & SON LIMITED registered as a limited company in England and Wales under company number: 05301464

Registered Company Address: Pound Farm, Northend Road, Gestingthorpe, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3BN

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