--- title: "Masters Group | Builders in Brighton | Building Contractors Brighton" description: "Masters Group — Brighton's trusted building contractors with 30+ years experience. New builds, extensions, renovations & more across East Sussex. Get a free estimate." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "Masters Group", "description": "Brighton's trusted building contractors. 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New builds, extensions, renovations & more across East Sussex.", "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Masters Group" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does a builder cost in Brighton?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Costs vary by scope, but as a guide: a single-storey rear extension in Brighton typically runs £2,200–£2,800 per m², a full kitchen-diner conversion with RSJ from £35,000, and a bespoke new build from £2,400 per m² depending on specification and site access. Every Masters Group estimate is itemised line-by-line so you can see exactly where your budget is going." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How quickly can you start a project?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours and aim to carry out a free site visit within 48 hours. Lead time to start on site is typically 4–8 weeks for extensions and renovations, and 8–12 weeks for new builds where planning and structural design are involved." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are you accredited and insured?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Masters Group is a member of the Federation of Master Builders, holds Checkatrade verification, and works under LABC and Premier Guarantee for new build warranties. We carry £5m public liability and £10m employer's liability insurance, and certificates are available on request before any work starts." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you offer a guarantee on your work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "All new build properties carry a 10-year structural warranty through LABC or Premier Guarantee. Extensions, kitchen-diners, garage conversions, and renovations are backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee covering defects in our installation, with manufacturer warranties passed through on materials and fittings." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which areas of East Sussex do you cover?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Our primary coverage runs from Brighton & Hove through Worthing, Eastbourne, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, and Horsham. We also take on projects further afield in West Sussex and Surrey for the right brief — call to discuss your location." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you handle planning and building regs?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. We work with established local architects and structural engineers and submit planning and building control applications on your behalf as part of the project. Our LABC partnership means building regulations sign-off is built into the workflow rather than handled as an afterthought at the end." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you take on emergency or structural work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We are not a 24-hour emergency call-out service, but for urgent structural concerns — failed RSJs, subsidence indicators, storm damage to load-bearing elements — we will prioritise a same-week site visit and bring in our structural engineer partners where needed." } } ] } ] --- 17 Colebrook Road, Brighton, BN1 5JH info@mastersgroup.uk [![Masters Group](/assets/masters-logo-Dn445ZsE.png) MASTERS GROUP ](/) [Home](/)[About](/about) Services Areas [Our Work](/our-work)[Warranty](/warranty)[Reviews](/reviews)[Blog](/blog)[Contact](/contact) [01273 110607](tel:01273110607)[Get Estimate](/contact) Brighton's Trusted Building Contractors # We Build. You Dream. Masters Group is the Brighton-based building company by your side from the very first conversation to the day you walk through your finished space — delivering projects with precision, transparency, and craftsmanship you can trust. Zero Warranty Claims 30+ Years Experience 60+ Properties Built [Get Your Free Estimate](/contact) [01273 110607](tel:01273110607) ✓ No obligation  ·  ✓ Response within 24 hrs  ·  ✓ Site visit within 48 hrs 30+ Years Experience Trusted since 1994 60+ Properties Built Zero warranty claims 10-Year Warranties On all new builds Trusted Partners LABC, Ballards Mill & more ![Checkatrade 5-star rated builders Brighton](/assets/checkatrade-RMX7Lkai.webp)![Federation of Master Builders member Brighton](/assets/fmb-fkL6zBWX.png)![NICEIC Approved Contractor](/assets/niceic-ByVGzec0.png)![Gas Safe Register certified](/assets/gas-safe-8KDBuy0S.png) What We Do ## Building Services That Deliver Results From groundworks to handover — every trade coordinated, every detail managed, every project delivered to the highest professional standard. [![Kitchen-diner conversion with RSJ steel beam installation by Masters Group Brighton](/assets/kitchen-diners-BqnTrme9.jpg) ### Design & Build Kitchen Diners Bespoke kitchen-diner conversions with RSJ installation, creating open-plan living spaces that transform how your family uses your home. Learn more ](/services/kitchen-diners) [![Foundation construction for new build property in East Sussex](/assets/foundations-DibUBCQ2.jpg) ### Foundations Engineered foundation solutions for extensions, new builds, and structural alterations — built to last on any ground condition. Learn more ](/services/foundations) [![Raft foundation reinforcement and construction on challenging ground conditions](/assets/raft-foundations-BlP9HroM.jpg) ### Raft Foundations Specialist raft foundation design and construction for challenging ground conditions, including clay soils and areas with poor bearing capacity. Learn more ](/services/raft-foundations) [![Engineered retaining wall construction for sloped garden in Brighton](/assets/retaining-walls-HeuCMVg1.jpg) ### Retaining Walls Structural retaining walls engineered for sloped sites, garden terracing, and boundary solutions across East Sussex. Learn more ](/services/retaining-walls) [![Garage conversion to living space with insulation and bi-fold doors](/assets/garage-conversions-Bx9Kl1TF.jpg) ### Garage Conversions & Garden Rooms Transform unused garage space or build a standalone garden room — adding functional living area and real property value. Learn more ](/services/garage-conversions) [![Composite decking and natural stone patio installation in East Sussex](/assets/decking-patios-CJcFpcFM.jpg) ### Decking & Patios Composite decking, natural stone patios, and outdoor living spaces designed to complement your property and withstand coastal weather. Learn more ](/services/decking-patios) [![Bespoke new build home completed by Masters Group in Brighton](/assets/new-builds-Cs9galPJ.png) ### New Builds Bespoke new build homes with 10-year warranties and zero-defect track record, from groundworks to handover. Learn more ](/services/new-builds) [![External silicone rendering applied to residential property in Brighton](/assets/rendering-plastering-D8E1H4sc.jpg) ### Rendering & Plastering External rendering and internal plastering services using modern systems — from silicone render to traditional lime plaster. Learn more ](/services/rendering-plastering) [![Commercial construction and fit-out project in Brighton](/assets/commercial-B5plgcTW.jpg) ### Commercial Professional commercial construction and fit-out services for businesses, from retail units to office refurbishments. Learn more ](/services/commercial) [![Controlled demolition and waste removal services in Brighton](/assets/waste-demolition-CsPdPUK7.jpg) ### Waste & Demolition Safe, controlled demolition and licensed waste removal for residential and commercial sites across Brighton. Learn more ](/services/waste-demolition) [![Structural steel RSJ beam installation for load-bearing wall removal](/assets/new-build-30-C8HTQqg9.jpg) ### RSJ / Steel Beam Installation Professional structural steel beam design and installation for load-bearing wall removals, extensions, and open-plan conversions. Learn more ](/services/rsj-steel-beam) Why Masters Group ## A Track Record That Speaks for Itself Led by Nigel Wells & Alan Maysey, Masters Group has spent three decades building homes and commercial properties across [Brighton](/areas/brighton) and East Sussex. Our partnerships with Ballards Mill Developments, I.M. Dunkerton Plumbing & Heating, Fullers Plastering, and LABC mean every element of your project is handled by proven specialists — not subcontracted to the lowest bidder. - 30+ years of construction experience in East Sussex - 60+ properties built with zero warranty claims - 10-year new build warranties (LABC, Premier Guarantee) - Trusted partner network — plumbing, plastering, structural - Full project management from planning to handover - Fully insured with comprehensive public liability cover ![Completed new build property by Masters Group in Brighton, showcasing quality construction and exterior rendering](/images/hero-bg.jpg) 60+ Properties Built Zero warranty claims How It Works ## Five Steps from First Call to Finished Build A straightforward process built around clear communication, accurate quoting, and tight site management. 1 ### Get in Touch Call 01273 110607 or send your plans through the contact form. We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours, Monday to Friday. 2 ### Free Site Visit & Estimate We visit your property within 48 hours, walk the project with you, and return a written, itemised estimate — no obligation, no pressure. 3 ### Book In Once you approve the quote, we agree a start date, confirm the schedule of works, and set up direct lines to your site manager. 4 ### We Do the Work Nigel, Alan and our trusted partner trades manage every stage on site — kept tidy, kept on programme, with weekly progress updates. 5 ### Handover & Aftercare Final sign-off includes a full snagging walk-through. New builds carry a 10-year LABC or Premier Guarantee structural warranty. About Masters Group ## Brighton-Born Builders. Three Decades on the Tools. Masters Group was founded in 1994 by Nigel Wells and Alan Maysey, two Brighton builders who got tired of seeing local homeowners let down by inconsistent quoting, missed deadlines, and patched-together sub-contracting. Thirty years later, the company has delivered more than 60 new build properties across East Sussex with zero warranty claims on file. We still run every project the same way: Nigel or Alan on site, a fixed partner network for plumbing, plastering, and structural work, and one site manager you can ring directly. No call centre, no offshore admin, no daisy chain of subbies. [Read Our Story](/about) ![Nigel Wells and Alan Maysey, founders of Masters Group, on site in Brighton](/images/hero-bg.jpg) Client Reviews ## Trusted by Homeowners Across East Sussex "Masters Group transformed our 1930s semi into a stunning modern family home. The kitchen-diner extension was completed on time and the quality of workmanship was outstanding." James & Sarah T. Brighton "We commissioned a new build through Masters Group and couldn't be happier. Alan and his team managed every detail — from planning through to handover — with real professionalism." David M. Worthing "Our garage conversion has completely changed how we use our home. The team was reliable, tidy, and the finish was far beyond what we expected. Highly recommend." Rachel & Tom W. Haywards Heath Service Areas ## Areas We Cover Across Brighton & East Sussex Based in Brighton, Masters Group delivers building and renovation projects across East Sussex, West Sussex, and the surrounding region. We respond to enquiries within 24 hours and book site visits within 48 hours of a quote request. [ ### Brighton Our home city. Extensions, kitchen-diners, and new builds across BN1, BN2, and the hillside streets of Patcham, Withdean, and Preston Park. ](/areas/brighton) [ ### Hove & Worthing Coastal renovations and seafront-grade renders along the BN3 to BN11 corridor, specified to handle salt air and exposed elevations. ](/areas/worthing) [ ### Eastbourne New builds and full house renovations across BN20–BN23, including conservation-area work near the Old Town and Meads. ](/areas/eastbourne) [ ### Littlehampton Garage conversions, single and double-storey extensions, and groundworks across BN16 and BN17, including Rustington and East Preston. ](/areas/littlehampton) [ ### Bognor Regis Coastal property renovations and rendering work across PO21 and PO22, with specifications built for the West Sussex shoreline climate. ](/areas/bognor-regis) [ ### Burgess Hill Family-home extensions, loft conversions, and kitchen-diner builds across RH15, including the new estates around the western edge. ](/areas/burgess-hill) [ ### Haywards Heath Garage conversions, RSJ installations, and full house renovations across RH16 and RH17, including Lindfield and Cuckfield. ](/areas/haywards-heath) [ ### Horsham Bespoke new builds, raft foundations on clay-heavy plots, and large-scale extensions across RH12 and RH13. ](/areas/horsham) Local Knowledge ## Builders in Brighton & East Sussex: What Local Homeowners Need to Know Building in Brighton and the wider East Sussex area is not the same as building in inland counties. The chalk Downs that rise behind the city, the heavy clay belts running through Mid Sussex, and the salt-laden coastal air from Worthing through to Eastbourne all shape what a competent local builder needs to plan for. Foundations specified for a flat site in the Midlands will fail on the steep, made-ground plots common across Brighton's hillside streets, and external finishes that survive elsewhere can blister within two winters on an exposed seafront elevation. That is why most of the work we do for Brighton homeowners begins with a proper ground assessment before a single price is quoted. Raft foundations are routine on the clay-heavy plots in Patcham, Withdean, and parts of Hove, while traditional strip foundations remain the right call on chalk substrates closer to the South Downs. For coastal properties between Brighton, Worthing, and Bognor Regis, we specify silicone-based renders and marine-grade fixings as standard rather than as upgrades — the salt air punishes anything less inside a decade. Planning context matters just as much. Large parts of Brighton & Hove sit inside conservation areas or are governed by Article 4 directions, and East Sussex councils (Lewes, Wealden, Mid Sussex, Adur) each apply their own approach to extensions, roofline alterations, and rear additions. We have spent thirty years working through these local authority processes, which is why our extensions, loft conversions, and new builds are submitted with the right detail first time — saving our clients the months of back-and-forth that under-prepared applications routinely incur. Whether you are extending a Victorian terrace in Brighton, converting a garage in Haywards Heath, or building from the ground up on a plot near Horsham, the difference between a smooth project and a stressful one almost always comes down to local experience. Masters Group has built that experience the slow way — one Sussex project at a time. Latest Insights ## Building & Construction Blog [View All Posts](/blog) ![New build house construction in Brighton — cost guide by Masters Group](/assets/new-build-1-syzap4eM.webp) 1 Mar 2025 8 min ### [How Much Does a New Build Cost in Brighton?](/blog/how-much-does-a-new-build-cost-in-brighton) A detailed breakdown of new build costs in Brighton for 2025, covering planning, materials, and labour. [Read More](/blog/how-much-does-a-new-build-cost-in-brighton) ![RSJ steel beam installation in a residential property by Masters Group](/assets/new-build-31-BgweBnE0.webp) 18 Feb 2025 7 min ### [RSJ Steel Beam Installation: What Homeowners Need to Know](/blog/rsj-steel-beam-installation-guide) Everything you need to know about RSJ installations, from surveys to building regulations. [Read More](/blog/rsj-steel-beam-installation-guide) ![Completed garage conversion in Brighton by Masters Group](/assets/garage-conversion-1-DdAwI_Mn.jpg) 5 Feb 2025 6 min ### [Garage Conversion Ideas: Transform Your Property](/blog/garage-conversion-ideas-brighton) Popular garage conversion ideas that add value to Brighton homes, from offices to garden rooms. [Read More](/blog/garage-conversion-ideas-brighton) [View All Posts](/blog) Our Trusted Partners ## Backed by Industry Leaders [![LABC Local Authority Building Control partner logo](/assets/labc-C2uMTJXf.png)](https://www.labc.co.uk/ "LABC")[![Ballards Mill Developments construction partner logo](/assets/ballards-mill-DLGMIYbF.png)](https://www.ballardsmilldevelopments.co.uk/ "Ballards Mill Developments")[![I.M. Dunkerton Plumbing and Heating partner logo](/assets/dunkerton-6JAcI9Dq.png)](https://www.imdunkerton.co.uk/ "I.M. Dunkerton Plumbing & Heating")[![Fullers Plastering specialist partner logo](/assets/fullers-_VO2T3OF.png)](https://www.fullersplastering.co.uk/ "Fullers Plastering")[![Premier Guarantee 10-year new build warranty provider logo](/assets/premier-DiBLpMAZ.jpg)](https://www.premierguarantee.com/ "Premier Guarantee")[![Build-Zone structural defects insurance provider logo](/assets/build-zone-yfBmUPHN.jpg)](https://www.build-zone.com/ "Build-Zone Insurance")[![Advantage TSI structural defects insurance partner logo](/assets/advantage-CJ4lyx7v.png)](https://www.advantagehome.co.uk/ "Advantage Structural Defects Insurance")[![Masters Waste and Demolition licensed waste carrier logo](/assets/masters-waste-CLOrF7pi.png)](https://www.masterswaste.co.uk/ "Masters Waste & Demolition") FAQs ## Frequently Asked Questions Straight answers to the questions Brighton homeowners ask us most often. ### How much does a builder cost in Brighton? ### How quickly can you start a project? ### Are you accredited and insured? ### Do you offer a guarantee on your work? ### Which areas of East Sussex do you cover? ### Do you handle planning and building regs? ### Can you take on emergency or structural work? ![Professional construction site at sunset — Masters Group building contractors Brighton](/assets/cta-bg-CbvIn_eS.jpg) Start Your Project ## Ready to Build Something Exceptional? Whether you're planning a new build, extension, or full renovation — get a free, no-obligation estimate from Brighton's most trusted building contractors. [Request Free Estimate](/contact) [01273 110607](tel:01273110607) ![Checkatrade 5-star rated building contractors](/assets/checkatrade-RMX7Lkai.webp)![Federation of Master Builders member](/assets/fmb-fkL6zBWX.png)![NICEIC Approved Contractor for electrical work](/assets/niceic-ByVGzec0.png)![Gas Safe Register certified contractor](/assets/gas-safe-8KDBuy0S.png) ### Masters Group Brighton's trusted building contractors. Over 30 years of experience delivering exceptional construction projects across East Sussex. [01273 110607](tel:01273110607) [info@mastersgroup.uk](mailto:info@mastersgroup.uk) 17 Colebrook Road, Brighton, BN1 5JH ### Services - [Kitchen Diners](/services/kitchen-diners) - [New Builds](/services/new-builds) - [Extensions](/services/extensions) - [House Renovations](/services/house-renovations) - [Loft Conversions](/services/loft-conversions) - [Kitchen Renovations](/services/kitchen-renovations) - [Bathroom Renovations](/services/bathroom-renovations) - [Garage Conversions](/services/garage-conversions) - [Foundations](/services/foundations) - [RSJ / Steel Beam](/services/rsj-steel-beam) - [Rendering & Plastering](/services/rendering-plastering) - [Decking & Patios](/services/decking-patios) - [Retaining Walls](/services/retaining-walls) - [Commercial](/services/commercial) - [Waste & Demolition](/services/waste-demolition) - [Project Management](/services/project-management) ### Areas We Serve - [Builders in East Sussex](/areas/east-sussex) - [Builders in Brighton](/areas/brighton) - [Builders in Worthing](/areas/worthing) - [Builders in Eastbourne](/areas/eastbourne) - [Builders in Littlehampton](/areas/littlehampton) - [Builders in Bognor Regis](/areas/bognor-regis) - [Builders in Burgess Hill](/areas/burgess-hill) - [Builders in Haywards Heath](/areas/haywards-heath) - [Builders in Horsham](/areas/horsham) ### Quick Links - [About Us](/about) - [Our Work](/our-work) - [Warranty](/warranty) - [Reviews](/reviews) - [Blog](/blog) - [All Services](/services) - [Areas We Serve](/areas) - [Contact](/contact) © 2026 Masters Group. 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