Updated 22 October 2026 · 166 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Guildford
Access construction leads in Guildford by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners across Surrey's county town are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Guildford Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
166
New Leads (30 Days)
£137,576
Average Project Value
61
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Guildford
Guildford's building stock ranges from the tightly packed Victorian and Georgian terraces around the historic cobbled High Street and Guildford Castle to the larger detached housing in the villages further out. Onslow Village and Stoughton, closer to the centre, generate a steady flow of loft conversions and rear extensions on more compact plots, while areas like Merrow and Burpham to the east have larger 1930s and post-war housing that suits bigger single-storey extensions and garden rooms. The presence of the University of Surrey means student and staff housing, including shared accommodation and annexe conversions, forms part of the local planning mix around Stag Hill and the areas closest to the campus. Further out, villages such as Shalford, Chilworth, and Albury sit within or close to the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where conservation status and tighter planning controls mean alteration and extension work often needs closer attention to design and materials than in the town itself.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Guildford over the past 30 days.
In Guildford, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 103 of the 166 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Porches. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Guildford
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Guildford, based on recent planning records.
- 1Architectural Designs Services (UK) LTD
- 2Simon Best Associates Ltd
- 3D&M Planning Ltd
- 4marshall arts design
- 5MB Design Services
- 6Bell Cornwell LLP
- 7JE Architecture
- 8Abstract Plans
- 9Planit Consulting
- 10Award Design
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Guildford helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved - individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
- £25k – £50kSmall extensions, porches, and internal alterations
- £50k – £100kRear extensions and loft conversions
- £100k – £250kLarge extensions and full property refurbishments
- £250k+New builds and high-end residential projects
Higher-value projects are often found in Merrow, Burpham, and the villages closest to the Surrey Hills, where larger properties and more extensive upgrades are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Guildford
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | Guildford | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two storey side extension, new porch, and various external changes including a new driveway. | Approved |
| Extension | Woodside, The Avenue, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3RA | £100k–£250k | Proposed ridge height increase for garage roof space conversion with multiple dormers. | Refused |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 44 Oak Tree Drive, Guildford, GU1 1JL | £100k–£250k | Two storey side and rear extensions and new front porch after garage demolition. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Unit 19, Quadrum Park, Old Portsmouth Road, Artington, Guildford, GU3 1LU | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two storey side extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 17 Keens Lane, Guildford, GU3 3JS | £100k–£250k | Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension. | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
Guildford
Erection of a two storey side extension, new porch, and various external changes including a new driveway.
Extension
Woodside, The Avenue, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3RA
Proposed ridge height increase for garage roof space conversion with multiple dormers.
Wrap-Around Extension
44 Oak Tree Drive, Guildford, GU1 1JL
Two storey side and rear extensions and new front porch after garage demolition.
Double Storey Extension
Unit 19, Quadrum Park, Old Portsmouth Road, Artington, Guildford, GU3 1LU
Erection of a two storey side extension.
Double Storey Extension
17 Keens Lane, Guildford, GU3 3JS
Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 4 Old Court Road, Guildford, GU2 7UF | £100k–£250k | Erection of single storey rear extension and loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 29 Dapdune Road, Guildford, GU1 4NY | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single storey side/rear extension with roof windows and loft conversion with dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Hill View, Send Hill, Send, Woking, GU23 7HR | £100k–£250k | Proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion with dormers and changes to fenestration. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 24 Guernsey Close, Guildford, GU4 7RE | £50k–£100k | Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion including rear dormer window. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | Braeside, Send Hill, Send, Woking, GU23 7HW | £100k–£250k | Single-storey side extension, loft conversion with front and rear dormers and rooflight, garage conversion to summer house and extended vehicle access with permeable hardstanding. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
4 Old Court Road, Guildford, GU2 7UF
Erection of single storey rear extension and loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
29 Dapdune Road, Guildford, GU1 4NY
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension with roof windows and loft conversion with dormer.
Loft Conversion
Hill View, Send Hill, Send, Woking, GU23 7HR
Proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion with dormers and changes to fenestration.
Loft Conversion
24 Guernsey Close, Guildford, GU4 7RE
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion including rear dormer window.
Loft Conversion
Braeside, Send Hill, Send, Woking, GU23 7HW
Single-storey side extension, loft conversion with front and rear dormers and rooflight, garage conversion to summer house and extended vehicle access with permeable hardstanding.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Cross Farm, The Street, Shackleford, Godalming, GU8 6AH | £100k–£250k | Change of use of outbuilding to form a single dwellinghouse with associated works. | Approved |
| Garden Room | The Coach House, 1 Paddock Grove, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5BF | £50k–£100k | Proposed outbuilding to facilitate a double garage and gym. | Refused |
| Heritage | Horsley Towers, Horsley Park, Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6DU | £100k–£250k | Conversion of meeting rooms to create six additional en-suite bedrooms with internal refurbishment. | Approved |
| Porch | Guildford | £25k–£50k | Construction of a flat roof car port and replacement porches. | Approved |
| Heritage | Bailes Farm, Bailes Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2BA | Under £25k | Discharge of conditions related to external materials and joinery for a listed building. | Approved |
Garden Room
Cross Farm, The Street, Shackleford, Godalming, GU8 6AH
Change of use of outbuilding to form a single dwellinghouse with associated works.
Garden Room
The Coach House, 1 Paddock Grove, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5BF
Proposed outbuilding to facilitate a double garage and gym.
Heritage
Horsley Towers, Horsley Park, Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 6DU
Conversion of meeting rooms to create six additional en-suite bedrooms with internal refurbishment.
Porch
Guildford
Construction of a flat roof car port and replacement porches.
Heritage
Bailes Farm, Bailes Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2BA
Discharge of conditions related to external materials and joinery for a listed building.
Data sourced from Guildford Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Guildford area.
Erection of a two storey side extension with pitched roof and gable to the front and rear elevations, new front porch, new rear glazed bay projection at terrace level, changes to fenestration, replacement of existing roof coverings and sections of external cladding together with a new vehicular access with dropped kerb, new driveway and permeable block paving following removal of the external side stairway.
£100k–£250kGuildford
Erection of a two storey side extension, new porch, and various external changes including a new driveway.
Erection of a single storey rear extension, loft conversion together with associated works.
£100k–£250k4 Old Court Road, Guildford, GU2 7UF
Erection of single storey rear extension and loft conversion.
Change of use of outbuilding to form a single dwellinghouse, with associated elevation, garage, landscape works and parking.
£100k–£250kCross Farm, The Street, Shackleford, Godalming, GU8 6AH
Change of use of outbuilding to form a single dwellinghouse with associated works.
Proposed ridge height increase to allow for the conversion of garage roof space into ancillary accommodation. The proposal consists of 3 front dormers, 2 side dormers and 3 rear dormers, each with glass juliet balconies. Further proposals include a balcony above the garage with a glazed roof, material changes from brick to render across the elevations and alterations to fenestration throughout.
£100k–£250kWoodside, The Avenue, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3RA
Proposed ridge height increase for garage roof space conversion with multiple dormers.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Guildford
42%
Approved
52%
Pending
6%
Refused
In Guildford, 42% of planning applications are approved, 52% are still pending, and 6% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Guildford
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Guildford, the median time from submission to decision is 8 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Guildford
In Guildford, the vast majority (80%) of planning applications are domestic projects such as extensions and loft conversions. Commercial developments make up a smaller portion but can offer higher-value opportunities for larger contractors.
Demand for Building Work in Guildford
As Surrey's county town, Guildford has a broad and resilient property market that supports consistent renovation and extension activity across very different housing types, from town-centre conversions to substantial village houses. The ongoing regeneration around Guildford town centre and the Slyfield area has kept new-build and mixed-use development in the pipeline alongside the steady flow of householder extension work in residential neighbourhoods. Merrow, Burpham, and the villages toward the Surrey Hills tend to produce higher-spec renovation work reflecting larger plots and established household budgets, while areas nearer the university and town centre generate a higher volume of smaller-scale projects - loft conversions, extensions, and conversions to student or multi-occupancy use.
How to Win Jobs in Guildford
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