House Extensions
Single storey, double storey, rear and wrap-around extensions across Trafford.
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Builders Trafford
KJL Builders are local, fully insured builders covering Trafford and the surrounding areas — house extensions, knock throughs, garage conversions, porches, bricklaying, garden walls, kitchen renovations, loft conversions and commercial building work, all professionally managed from first quote to final finish.
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Why Choose KJL Builders
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Local Builders Who Know Trafford
Trafford has a wide mix of property styles, from period terraces and semis to inter-war housing, post-war estates and newer developments — and each comes with its own considerations when extending, converting or renovating. Having worked across Trafford and the surrounding areas, we understand the construction challenges that different types of properties can present and what's required to keep projects running smoothly through building control and achieve sign-off from Trafford Council without unnecessary delays.
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Fully Insured
Complete protection for your property and our team throughout the work.
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Local Trafford Knowledge
Experience with the area's period terraces, semis, post-war estates and newer developments.
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All Trafford Postcodes Covered
From Stretford and Sale out to Altrincham, Urmston and beyond.
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Transparent Pricing
Clear, fair quotes with no hidden costs before any work begins.
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Building Control & Regulations
We liaise directly with Trafford Council building control, architects and structural engineers, and can source these professionals for you.
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Pay As You Build
We don't take large payments up front — payments are staged against completed, inspected work.
What we do in Trafford
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Our Services in Trafford
Every building service we offer, available right across Trafford.
Knock Through
Structural wall removal and steel beam installation for open-plan Trafford homes.
Learn more →Garage Conversions
Turn your Trafford garage into an office, bedroom, gym or extra living space.
Learn more →Porches
Open, enclosed and gable-fronted porches that suit the area's terraces and semis.
Learn more →Bricklaying Contractors
New brickwork, blockwork, repairs and repointing matched to the local period brick.
Learn more →Garden Walls
Boundary walls, retaining walls and brick garden walls built to last.
Learn more →Commercial Builders
Brickwork, steel installation, dry lining, plastering and painting for Trafford businesses.
Learn more →Kitchen Fitters
Full kitchen renovations and fitted installations for homes across Trafford.
Learn more →Loft Conversions
Dormer, Velux and hip-to-gable loft conversions, loft boarding and loft bedrooms, offices and ensuites for homes across Trafford.
Learn more → Areas we cover
Trafford Postcodes & Areas We Cover
We cover every Trafford postcode district — from the centre out to the surrounding areas. Here's a full breakdown of the areas within each postcode.
| Postcode | Areas Covered |
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| M16 | Firswood, Old Trafford, Whalley Range, Moss Side |
| M17 | Trafford Park, The Trafford Centre |
| M31 | Carrington, Partington |
| M32 | Stretford |
| M33 | Sale, Brooklands |
| M41 | Urmston, Davyhulme, Flixton, Trafford Park |
| WA14 | Altrincham (centre and west), Bowdon, Broadheath, Dunham Town, Timperley, Dunham Massey, Little Bollington |
| WA15 | Altrincham (east), Ashley, Hale, Hale Barns, Timperley, Ringway |
Don't see your exact street listed? We cover the whole of Trafford — get in touch and we'll confirm we cover your postcode.
Budgeting for your project
Cost of Building Work in Trafford
Costs vary by property type and the scale of work — a period terrace or a semi in Trafford will differ from a new-build. Here's a rough guide to help with budgeting; we recommend a site visit for an accurate quote.
£1,500 – £10,000
Smaller Projects
Porches, garden walls, bricklaying repairs and small garage conversions.
£10,000 – £30,000
Mid-Size Projects
Knock throughs, full garage conversions and single storey extensions.
£30,000+
Larger Projects
Double storey extensions, wrap-around extensions and commercial fit-outs.
For an accurate estimate, we recommend requesting a personalised quote based on your Trafford property and project requirements. Get in touch →
Nearby areas
Also Covering the Areas Around Trafford
As well as Trafford itself, we cover the surrounding towns and areas, including:
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Our Process for Trafford Projects
A clear, structured process to keep your Trafford project on track from start to finish.
Initial Consultation
We discuss your ideas, goals and budget for your Trafford property.
Site Visit
We visit your property to assess the work and confirm exactly what's needed.
Detailed Quotation
A clear, transparent breakdown of costs, materials, labour and timelines.
Building Control & Permissions
We liaise with Trafford Council building control and, where needed, architects and structural engineers.
Construction
Our experienced team carries out the work to a high standard, keeping you updated throughout.
Final Inspection & Handover
We walk through the finished project with you to make sure everything meets your expectations.
Customer feedback
What Our Trafford Clients Say
Feedback from Trafford homeowners and businesses who chose KJL Builders.
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KJL Builders extended our terrace in Trafford and matched the original brickwork perfectly. Professional from the first quote to the final walkthrough.
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We had a knock through done on our semi in Trafford — tidy, reliable and the steel beam installation was handled without any fuss.
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Converted our garage in Trafford into a home office. Great communication throughout and finished on schedule.
Questions answered
Trafford Builders FAQs
Useful information before you start planning a building project in Trafford.
Ask us a questionWe cover every Trafford postcode from M16 to WA15 — including Stretford, Urmston, Sale, Altrincham, Hale and Partington — plus the surrounding area.
Yes. Trafford and the surrounding area include conservation areas and listed properties, particularly in the older parts of town. We're experienced working within these constraints and can advise on what's required before work starts.
Yes, we liaise directly with Trafford Council's building control team and, where required, architects and structural engineers — and can source these professionals for you if you don't already have your own.
Yes, alongside period terraces and semis across the surrounding areas, we also carry out work on properties in and around the centre of Trafford, subject to any building management rules that apply.
House extensions, knock throughs and steel beam installation, garage conversions, porches, bricklaying, garden walls, kitchen renovations, loft conversions and commercial building work — all available across every area of Trafford.
Costs vary widely depending on the project and property type, from around £1,500 for smaller jobs to £30,000+ for larger extensions and commercial work. Contact us for a personalised quote based on your property.
We don't take large payments up front. Payments are staged against completed, inspected work, and for structural elements we don't take payment until the building inspector has signed them off.
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