Award-Winning Construction Company in Brighton

Looking for a reliable builder in Brighton & Hove?

Established in 2007 by Russell Shellard, Bramdean Construction is an award-winning building company proudly serving Brighton & Hove alongside the wider Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire region. We deliver a full, multi-trade service, working with highly skilled craftsmen and local businesses to provide exceptional quality across every project. With over 40 years of experience, Russell takes a hands-on approach, attending sites and client meetings in Brighton & Hove to ensure work is carried out with care and precision.

Our services in Brighton & Hove reflect the city’s distinctive mix of architecture and lifestyle. From designing and building contemporary homes and stylish extensions to restoring elegant Regency and Victorian townhouses, we bring expertise to projects large and small. We are also experienced in basement conversions, complete property refurbishments, and the restoration of listed and heritage buildings, which are central to Brighton’s historic charm. Alongside traditional craftsmanship, we embrace modern methods, integrating renewable energy systems and smart home technologies to suit the needs of modern living. To complete our end-to-end service, we also provide landscaping, creating outdoor spaces that complement Brighton’s coastal setting and urban character.

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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.