Award-Winning Construction Company in Brighton

Looking for a reliable builder in Brighton & Hove?

Bramdean Construction is an award-winning construction company serving Brighton & Hove, as well as the surrounding Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire areas.

Since 2007, our founder, Russell Shellard, has driven our commitment to exceptional building standards. With over four decades of industry knowledge, Russell maintains a close, hands-on presence across all sites in Brighton & Hove, personally ensuring every detail is executed with precision and care. We partner with highly skilled local craftsmen to deliver a full, quality-assured service.

As experienced builders in Brighton & Hove, we are specialists in projects that reflect the city's distinctive mix of architecture, covering:

New Homes & Extensions: Design and construction of contemporary residential properties.
Period Property Restoration: Expertise in sensitively restoring elegant Regency and Victorian townhouses, often involving listed or heritage buildings in Brighton & Hove.
Major Refurbishments: Complete property transformations and internal reconfigurations.
Basement Conversions: Maximising space within urban properties.

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Hear from our clients…

Mungo Adam-Smith - Ian Adam-Smith Architects

Bramdean are a proactive, solution-driven team who approach each project with a collaborative spirit, always striving for the best possible outcomes for the client and their design team. It is a pleasure to work with a contractor who clearly understands the architect’s expectations, from sensitivity to detail to the agility needed on site. Their team and subcontractors are personable, respectful, and professional, making every project an enjoyable experience.
Mike Brindley - The Brindley Partnership

We have worked extensively with Bramdean over the past 15 years, from heritage barn conversions, to grade II listed estates, to modern new build houses. Bramdean are proactive, driven, and a pleasure to work with.
Mr & Mrs Thorne - Client

Our experience with Bramdean has been stress free and genuinely enjoyable. Our site manager has been excellent, he really listens to our ideas and concerns, offers thoughtful suggestions and gives us plenty of time to make necessary decisions. There is a consistently positive atmosphere on site and it’s been a pleasure working with such a professional and considerate team. We would not hesitate to recommend Bramdean to anyone.
Stephen Donkin - Stedman Blower Architects

Stedman Blower have had the pleasure of working with Bramdean Construction. They helped us deliver a unique new build in the Surrey Hills. Russell and his team provided an exemplary standard of finish, on time and in budget. We look forward to working with them on the next project.
Ian Theobold - South Downs Architects

Working with Bramdean Construction is an enjoyable experience and we’ve come to rely on their team not just for their technical skill, but for their integrity and collaborative spirit in bringing a design to life. Their work is beautifully executed, with a level of detail that shows how much pride they take in what they do. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy and conscientious team to build with.

Our Construction Services

New Build Homes

Whether it is a traditional or contemporary new build home in Sussex and the surrounding counties that you are looking for we can help.
House Renovations

House renovation projects breathe new life into tired homes. We have significant experience working with listed buildings and ones within Heritage and Conservation areas.
Home Extensions

Extending your home can often be a less costly and stressful option than moving to a new property. You can take the opportunity to change the layout and make the building to work better for you.