Specialist builders in Brighton & Hove

We’re an independent building company specialising in thoughtful, high-quality renovations, extensions and full-house refurbishments. We take on complex, awkward and detail-led projects that need careful planning, creative thinking and proper craftsmanship.

What sets us apart

Hand pointing at architectural floor plans laid out on a desk, showing detailed house layout.

Smart planning

We take time to understand each space and client properly. That means no rushed quotes or cookie-cutter builds. Every project starts with a solid plan.

Modern glass extension with large window framing a view of trees and blue sky.

Sensible scale

We take on the kinds of jobs others avoid: awkward layouts, period buildings, or projects that need creative thinking, not a wrecking ball.

Soundhouse builder in hard hat and ear defenders working safely on site

Built properly

We work with trusted local trades to deliver solid, well-executed builds. Quality matters; from foundations to finishes, it’s all about doing the job right, safely and carefully

How we work

Soundhouse team working on roof structure during refurbishment.

Soundhouse Build is led by Nick, who started the company in 2002 with a simple aim — to do building work properly, without the usual faff. Today we’re a small, experienced team of builders working across Brighton & Hove, known for quality craftsmanship, clear communication and a sensible approach to even the trickiest projects.

We don’t have an office. We don’t run ads. Most of our work comes through word of mouth, from clients and architects who know us, trust us, and come back again. You’ll usually spot Nick by his green VW truck — a well-known fixture on local jobs and currently in the middle of a slow, careful restoration.

We’ve worked on everything from bespoke lofts to whole-house refurbishments and complex extensions. Whatever the scale, our focus is always the same: make it solid, make it smart, and make sure the client feels looked after. We do things thoroughly, not rushed — and we don’t claim to be the quickest. We also work closely with local building control. Every job is properly inspected, so standards stay high and no corners get cut.

For loft conversions and smaller residential projects, visit Soundhouse — our original Brighton & Hove building company.


Tops on. Radios off. That’s the rule.
— Nick
Two bright pink hard hats stacked on a window ledge at a building site.

Recent building projects in Brighton & Hove

A window into our work – from calm, well-considered kitchens to full-house refurbishments, our Instagram feed shares glimpses of recent projects and the details that make them sing.

A window into our work — from considered kitchen extensions to complete house refurbishments. See more day-to-day work on Instagram, or take a closer look at two recent projects:

West Drive — Full house refurbishment & extension →

Shirley Drive — Rear extension & house renovation →

Get in touch

Planning a renovation, extension or full-house refurbishment in Brighton & Hove?

We’re currently booking projects around six weeks ahead. If you’ve got something in mind, give Nick a call or drop him an email for an initial chat. No forms, no fuss — just a conversation about the project and whether we’re the right fit.

Call Nick on: 07771 550194

Email: nick@sound-house.co.uk

Looking for a loft conversion or a smaller residential project? Visit Soundhouse.

Nick’s green VW truck, a well-known Soundhouse Builders icon.
Soundhouse Builders sign with bright red flowers in front, Brighton.