Frequently Asked Questions About Our Building Work in Kent
We get asked the same questions by homeowners across Gravesend and North Kent, so we have answered the most common ones here. If your question is not covered, give us a call and we will talk it through with you.
How long has JA Maxwell & Son been established?
We have been building for homeowners across Kent since 1959. That gives us over 65 years in the construction industry, and the business is still run by the Maxwell family from our base in Gravesend today.
What areas do you cover?
We are based in Gravesend and work throughout North Kent and the surrounding towns. We also take on projects across the wider Kent area, depending on the size and nature of the job.
Are you members of the Federation of Master Builders?
Yes. JA Maxwell & Son is a member of the Federation of Master Builders. Membership reflects our commitment to professional standards and quality workmanship, and it gives homeowners in Kent confidence when choosing a builder.
Why should I choose a long established local builder?
Building work is a major investment in your home, so experience matters. We have worked on properties throughout Gravesend and North Kent since 1959, and much of our work still comes through recommendations, repeat customers and word of mouth. That reputation has been built over three generations of the same family.
What type of building work do you undertake?
We cover a wide range of domestic building work across North Kent. That includes house extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, renovations, refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, structural alterations, porches, outbuildings and general building work.
Do you undertake house extensions?
Yes. House extensions are one of our core services and we build them throughout Gravesend and the surrounding area. We take on single storey rear and side extensions, two storey extensions and larger home transformations. An extension is a practical way to add a bedroom, a bigger kitchen, an open plan family space or additional living space.
Can you remove internal walls to create an open plan kitchen or living area?
Yes. Internal structural alterations are a common part of our work in Kent homes. We handle the building and structural work needed to open up a kitchen, dining room or living area, including the supporting steelwork and making good afterwards.
Do you undertake loft and garage conversions?
Yes. Unused space in your existing property is often the simplest way to gain a room. Converting a loft or a garage creates additional living space without the upheaval of moving house. We will look at your property in Gravesend or the surrounding North Kent area and talk through what is practical.
Can you renovate an entire property?
Yes. We take on complete property refurbishments as well as individual rooms and areas. A full renovation can involve structural alterations, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, plastering, decorating and the rest of the building work needed to bring an older Kent property up to date.
Do you only undertake large building projects?
No. We take on substantial extensions, renovations and refurbishments, and we also carry out smaller domestic building jobs. Tell us what you have in mind and we will let you know honestly whether it is something we can help with.
Can you manage the whole building project?
Yes. We manage projects from the initial stages through to completion, coordinating the trades and the stages of construction as the job progresses. Having one experienced building company overseeing the work keeps the process much simpler for the homeowner.
Will you work with my architect or structural engineer?
Yes. We work alongside your architect, structural engineer and any other professionals involved in your project. Good communication between everyone on site keeps a build running smoothly and avoids delays.
Can you help if I only have an idea at this stage?
Yes. You do not need every detail decided before speaking to us. Tell us what you are trying to achieve with your home and we will talk through the practical building considerations, the likely stages and what is realistic for your property.
Do you provide quotations?
Yes. Get in touch to discuss your proposed project and we will arrange the next steps. The more information you can give us the better, so plans, drawings, photographs or a written description of what you want to achieve all help us understand the job properly.
What is the best way to contact JA Maxwell & Son?
Call us on 01474 358165, email info@jamaxwellandson.co.uk, or send an enquiry through the contact form on this website. Tell us about your property and what you are looking to achieve and we will be in touch to discuss it.
Still Got a Question?
If your question is not answered here, we are happy to talk it through. We have been working on homes across Gravesend and North Kent since 1959, so there is very little we have not been asked before.