family-run since 1986

Your trusted family builders in Essex & Hertfordshire

Extensions, loft conversions, kitchens, bathrooms, new builds and full renovations – designed, managed and delivered. One company, one point of contact, fully managed from start to finish.

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AR Builders Family & Van
AR Builders Family & Van

What are you planning?

Pick one – we’ll come back to you within 24 hours.

40 years experience • Family-run since 1986 • Own team on every project • Architects & engineers on call

What we do

Every stage handled — from the first design through to the final finish. We work across residential and commercial properties throughout Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire with trusted architects and structural engineers on call from day one.

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Extensions

Single and double storey, wraparounds and open-plan kitchen extensions — windows, bi-folds and finishes all fitted by us.


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Loft Conversions

Unused roof space turned into bedrooms, offices and living space — structure, insulation, electrics and finishing under one roof.


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Kitchens & Bathrooms

Complete kitchen installations and full bathroom renovations — plumbing, electrics, tiling, underfloor heating and heat pumps.


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New builds

Foundations to finishing touches, fully project-managed with our architects and structural engineers.


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Commercial & office

Office refurbishments, suspended ceilings, partition walls and commercial floor coverings — with minimal disruption.


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Everything Else

Renovations, structural alterations, property modernisation and general building work — plus electrics, plumbing and heating coordinated on every job.


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All our projects include full coordination of electrics, plumbing, heating and any specialist trades required – managed by AR Builders from start to finish.

AR Builders Family & Van
AR Builders Family & Van

Why families across Essex & Hertfordshire trust us

Family-run since 1986

Founded by Tony Rattray and run today by Tony and his son. Our name is on every job.

One company, every trade

Tiling, windows, bi-folds, plumbing, electrics and heating — all managed by us, not by you.

Architects & engineers on call

No need to arrive with plans. We coordinate drawings, calculations and planning applications.

Transparent pricing

A detailed written estimate covering materials, labour and timescales — the price we quote is the price you pay.

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Recent Projects

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Open-plan renovation in Hatfield Peverel, Central Essex

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Two-storey side & rear extension with garden room in Epping Upland, West Essex

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Two new build homes with air source heat pumps & solar panels in Buntingford, Hertfordshire

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Two-storey extension & garage conversion in Little Hallingbury, West Essex

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Two-storey rear extension with open-plan kitchen in Great Dunmow, Central Essex

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Recent Projects

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Open-plan renovation in Hatfield Peverel, Central Essex

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Two-storey side & rear extension with garden room in Epping Upland, West Essex

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Two new build homes with air source heat pumps & solar panels in Buntingford, Hertfordshire

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Two-storey extension & garage conversion in Little Hallingbury, West Essex

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Two-storey rear extension with open-plan kitchen in Great Dunmow, Central Essex

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What our clients say

“Really impressed with Tony and his work colleagues. He arrived when he said he would and has done a superb job on our extension. Left the house clean after a day’s work and was professional throughout.”

Kala Anderson

“Tony came recommended as we were looking to convert our garage / extend our kitchen. He was punctual, honest every step of the way, and was always available to speak if we had any questions. The quality of the work was excellent and we would feel comfortable recommending him to anyone. Trustworthy and reliable.”

Jake

“This is the third project AR Builders have completed for us in the last 5 years including a single rear extension and loft conversion. Both done to an excellent standard and reasonably priced.”

Iain Nuttall


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From First Call to Finished Project

Get in touch

A friendly conversation about what you want to achieve. No obligation, no pressure.

Site visit & estimate

We measure up and coordinate any architectural or structural input, then send a clear, detailed estimate.

Design & build

Planning, building regs, materials, scheduling and construction — all managed, with you kept informed.

Walkthrough & handover

We walk through everything together to make sure you’re completely satisfied. We don’t consider a job finished until you do.

Areas we cover

Based in Great Dunmow, serving homes and businesses within roughly 30 miles across Essex, Hertfordshire and into Cambridgeshire.

Future-proofing your home

Air source heat pumps, underfloor heating and full heating upgrades, built into your renovation, extension or new build.

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Ready to start your project?

Whether you’ve got detailed plans or just an idea, we’d love to hear about it. No-obligation estimates, always.

07954 360 673
info@arbuilders.co.uk

Great Dunmow, Essex

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