EmeraldBuilders
Builders in Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch

One call, one team. Your whole project, handled.

Extensions, lofts, kitchens, bathrooms and refurbishments, all managed by Conor and a team of multi-skilled tradesmen. Free written quotes, and no chasing separate trades.

Trading since 1987 Fully insured CHAS accredited
Extension and loft conversion with a new dormer on a house in Southbourne, Bournemouth Extension & loft, Southbourne
Conor McIlvenny standing by the Emerald Builders van
Conor McIlvennyDirector and project manager
  • Southbourne, BournemouthLocal to Christchurch and Poole
  • Free written quotesNo obligation, call Conor
  • £5m public liabilityAnd £10m employers liability
  • CHAS and CSCSAccredited and compliant
What we build

Everything under one roof.

Why move when you can improve? One company plans it, builds it and tidies up after, from the first brick to the last coat of paint.

Rear of a house with a new extension and loft dormer, finished in white render

Extensions and loft conversions

Single or two-storey extensions, brick porches, garage and barn conversions, and full loft conversions from the first survey through to the finished room. We handle the design ideas, planning and building approvals, and project manage the lot to keep the fuss down.

Finished kitchen with island and breakfast bar in a Southbourne flat refurbishment

Kitchens

Kitchen supply and installation, refurbishments and repairs, with the tiling, plastering, plumbing and electrics done by the same team.

Refitted bathroom with bath, shower screen and fresh tiling

Bathrooms

We plan, design, remove and install, from a new bathroom to showers, toilets and wet rooms.

Open-plan office refurbished with new carpet tiles and large windows

Refurbishments

Refurbs of every kind, house, flat or office, finished to a standard you are happy with.

Double glazed windows being replaced on a brick cottage

Windows and doors

Replacement double glazing, plus repair, refurbishment and decoration of wooden sash windows.

Flooring

Solid wood, hardwood, laminate and engineered floors, plus sanding and sealing.

Brickwork

Bricklaying, garden walls, patios and masonry repairs.

Reactive maintenance

Repairs and upkeep for businesses, so your premises keep running.

The finishing trades

Plumbing, electrics, tiling, plastering, rendering, carpentry and painting.

Also on the list: conservatories and orangeries, roofing, gutters, fascias and soffits, subsidence and underpinning, decking, pergolas, and floor sanding.

How a job runs

Upfront from the start.

Quoting

We are upfront from the get go. It is important you know the real cost of your project.

Plan and design

The work put in before the build is vital to exceed your expectations.

Build

Always checking the project runs smoothly, with quality workmanship and great value for money.

Completion

Thorough checks of every finishing touch, so you are satisfied when the project closes.

Recent work

Homes, flats and commercial.

From kitchens and refurbs in Southbourne to a dental surgery in Wareham and solar panels at Oxford Business Park.

Open-plan office refurbished with new carpet tiles and large windows
Office refurbishment, Bargates, Christchurch
Dark fitted kitchen with oak worktop in a new build
Kitchen in a new build, Bournemouth
Finished kitchen with navy metro tiles and oak worktops
Full kitchen, Southbourne
Emerald Builders shopfront with signage listing kitchens, bathrooms, refurbishments and extensions
Emerald Builders, Southbourne
Timber garden office building with a slate roof
Timber garden office
Dark kitchen with island and floor-to-ceiling windows
Kitchen fitting
Operatives replacing a broken window in a dental surgery reception
Window replacement, dental surgery, Wareham
Access platform reaching a high brick wall for exterior building works
High-reach exterior works
Refitted bathroom with bath, shower screen and fresh tiling
Bathroom, Bournemouth
Solar panels on a commercial roof
Solar panel repairs, Oxford Business Park
Conor McIlvenny, director of Emerald Builders, arms folded in front of a painted mural
About Emerald

Your one point of call to a team of tradesmen.

Hi, I am Conor, a chartered builder and proud proprietor of Emerald Builders, a local building company based in Southbourne, Bournemouth and covering Dorset.

Emerald have been trading since 1987, working for domestic and commercial customers across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Every project is managed by me, and a large share of our work comes from repeat customers and referrals.

Some jobs have taken us further afield, including Basildon, Basingstoke, Southampton, Sandbanks and London.

Testimonials

What customers say.

"Emerald Builders really went the extra mile for us."

JackHome garage conversion

"Delivered on their promise and kept within the budget."

GregKitchen fit

"100% recommend Conor at Emerald Builders. Listened attentively to what was needed."

LucyCarpentry work

"Conor did a great job and achieved a good finish to our exterior woodwork. Our neighbours were so impressed they hired him to do work for them."

WillExterior woodwork

"Emerald were very tidy, polite and we left them working away whilst we were out. I will be using them in the future and happily recommend them."

NickHome refurbishment

Testimonials from Emerald's own customers. See Emerald on Google

Where we work

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Based in Southbourne, we cover Dorset's south coast and the edge of the New Forest. Not on the list? Call Conor and ask.

Bournemouth

  • Bournemouth
  • Southbourne
  • Tuckton
  • Iford
  • Wick
  • Hengistbury Head
  • Talbot Woods
  • Westbourne
  • Queens Park
  • Northbourne
  • Redhill
  • Kings Park
  • Littledown
  • Meyrick Park
  • Winton
  • Moordown
  • Charminster

Christchurch & New Forest

  • Christchurch
  • Mudeford
  • Friars Cliff
  • Stanpit
  • Purewell
  • Jumpers Common
  • Fairmile
  • Hinton
  • Burton
  • Somerford
  • Highcliffe
  • Walkford
  • New Milton
  • Barton-on-Sea
  • Bransgore
  • Sway
  • Everton
  • Hordle
  • Milford-on-Sea
  • Lymington
  • Brockenhurst
  • Burley
  • Lyndhurst

Poole & Wimborne

  • Poole
  • Sandbanks
  • Canford Cliffs
  • Lilliput
  • Branksome
  • Lower Parkstone
  • Upper Parkstone
  • Canford Heath
  • Broadstone
  • Corfe Mullen
  • Ferndown
  • Wimborne
  • Ashley
FAQs

Good questions to ask a builder.

Which areas do you cover?

We are based in Southbourne and cover Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, plus Mudeford, Highcliffe, New Milton, Wimborne, Ferndown and the edge of the New Forest. Some projects have taken us further afield, including Southampton, Basingstoke and London.

Do you offer free quotes?

Yes. Call Conor on 07967 304726 and we will quote for the work you need. Quotes are free and written, with no obligation.

Are you insured?

Yes. We carry public liability cover of £5,000,000 and employers liability cover of £10,000,000, through Simply Business.

Do you have any accreditations?

Emerald Builders hold CHAS accreditation and are CSCS compliant. The team hold NVQ, ProQual and City and Guilds qualifications, and Conor is a CIOB chartered builder.

Can you work on listed buildings?

Yes. We have worked on many listed buildings.

Can you work to a tight timeframe?

Yes, we have tradesmen on hand who work efficiently to meet deadlines. Give us as much notice as you can, and call for an accurate start date.

Get a quote

Have a new project?

Send a few details and Conor will come back to you with a free, no-obligation quote. Or just pick up the phone.

Request a quote

What do you need?

Prefer to talk? Call Conor on 07967 304726.

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