Glenn Lester (Managing Director) was born in Reading, Berkshire and moved to Sussex as a young child. After completing a Carpentry course at West Kent College, he carried out an Apprenticeship with S. Smith & Son Builders based in Tonbridge. Glenn moved to Tunbridge Wells at the age of 21 and has lived in Southborough for many years.
Glenn decided to set up his own business in 1989, initially carrying out small jobs for local people on his own. The word spread and the need to employ staff then followed and the company has grown from strength to strength. The company became limited in 1999 and now employs over ten full time staff, alongside numerous regular sub-contractors covering all trades.
Glenn decided to set up his own business in 1989, initially carrying out small jobs for local people on his own. The word spread and the need to employ staff then followed and the company has grown from strength to strength. The company became limited in 1999 and now employs over ten full time staff, alongside numerous regular sub-contractors covering all trades.
Services
Builders of Quality Extensions, Loft Conversions and Restorations in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Kent and surrounding areas. We are a company who works closely with architects, structural engineers and building control to provide you with a first class product. We take pride in providing our clients with the space they need with as little inconvenience as possible.
We are builders who specialise in extending period properties to match as closely as possible with the existing structure. We use new and reclaimed building materials to aid a seamless match as possible. We work closely with architects, structural engineers and building control to provide a first class product.
Over the past 10 years we have carried out numerous loft conversions. With recent changes to planning regulations these have become a more attractive option where space is limited on the ground floor.
As we are all now increasingly concerned about global warming the building control element on heat loss from loft conversion has become more and more complex, but we have always stayed ahead of the game by using new dynamic insulation products to ensure heat loss is kept to a minimum.Large side extension, 3rd floor loft conversion and internal refurbishment to an old Victorian Rectory.
As we are all now increasingly concerned about global warming the building control element on heat loss from loft conversion has become more and more complex, but we have always stayed ahead of the game by using new dynamic insulation products to ensure heat loss is kept to a minimum.Large side extension, 3rd floor loft conversion and internal refurbishment to an old Victorian Rectory.
Lesters Building Contractors first started fitting Bereco purpose made joinery into some of their projects 5 or 6 years ago. We have built relationships with bereco and have visited their facility in Poland on several occasions. Their product comes pre-finished with paint and stain finishes with a 10 year guarantee and a 30 year guarantee against rot.
We were asked to replace an old retaining wall in a property in Kendal Park which was suffering from serious structural failure. We were asked to rip out and re lay a new patio, retaining wall, dividing wall at a property in Guilford Road Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Without exception all Glenn's many workers were very pleasant and respectful.
Reviews (4)
EcoStar Environmental
Dec 11, 2019
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Glenn, Sarah and the team at Lesters Builders completed our office refurbishment which we are over the moon with.
All I had was a basic sketch on my iPad and from that Glenn's team completely transformed an old warehouse into a fully functioning office with kitchen, toilets, upper level storage, new radiators, electrics, eco lighting and insulation.
Then their decorators came and gave it the perfect finish.
Their electricians also installed WIFI controls for the heating, lighting and alarms for us.
This was completed to a tight deadline (we had given notice on our previous rented office) and
All I had was a basic sketch on my iPad and from that Glenn's team completely transformed an old warehouse into a fully functioning office with kitchen, toilets, upper level storage, new radiators, electrics, eco lighting and insulation.
Then their decorators came and gave it the perfect finish.
Their electricians also installed WIFI controls for the heating, lighting and alarms for us.
This was completed to a tight deadline (we had given notice on our previous rented office) and
Graham Deans
Sep 18, 2019
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The team at Lesters Builders undertook our new build and throughout were excellent. The project was challenging with a sloping site and incorporating a full basement.
From the outset the relationship was positive with a high degree of collaboration which helped refine the specification with our building surveyor and structural engineer. The depth of experience, ability to project manage and resolve problems that Glenn and his team brought to the project ensured that our vision was delivered to a very high standard and within budget. Furthermore, Glenn made the project an enjoyable and rewarding
From the outset the relationship was positive with a high degree of collaboration which helped refine the specification with our building surveyor and structural engineer. The depth of experience, ability to project manage and resolve problems that Glenn and his team brought to the project ensured that our vision was delivered to a very high standard and within budget. Furthermore, Glenn made the project an enjoyable and rewarding
Rosie Serpis
Aug 28, 2019
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Outstanding customer service, project management and technical delivery/input to our recent building project: Glenn's ideas and suggestions really helped make all the difference to the finished results. The craftspeople were brilliant, courteous and highly skilled and Sarah and Jacquie in office just made communications really easy - nothing was too much trouble. Love the finished results - very pleased. Recommend highly.
Nigel Tooke
Jul 02, 2019
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I cant fault Lesters at all, They came to Blackpool in February 2019 and totally transformed my Hotel. The quality of workmanship has been admired by other hotel owners in the street, Glenn and his teams are first class in what they do and carried out all works to the highest standards. His office staff where also helpful, friendly, and kept me informed at all times and nothing was too much trouble.
In August 2019, I contacted Glenn to ask if he would carry out some roof repairs, I gave details over the phone and via email and he was here doing the job within a week.
I am happy to highly recommend
In August 2019, I contacted Glenn to ask if he would carry out some roof repairs, I gave details over the phone and via email and he was here doing the job within a week.
I am happy to highly recommend
