Who we are

About PlanBuild

PlanBuild designs and builds extensions, kitchen knock-throughs, wall removals and loft conversions for homes in and around Poole. Trading since 2017.

On most building projects the homeowner hires a designer for the drawings, an engineer for the calculations and a builder for the work, and has to manage all three. We do all of it, so you only deal with us.

What we do

Every job we take on goes through the same four stages, whatever size it is.

  1. 01

    Drawings

    We measure your house and draw it as it is now. Then we draw the new layout.

  2. 02

    Approvals

    We apply for planning permission if you need it, and prepare the Building Regulations drawings. Building Control is an independent inspector. They check the work and sign it off.

  3. 03

    Engineering

    A structural engineer works out the size of any steel beams and foundations before building starts.

  4. 04

    Building work

    We do the building work and finish the rooms.

How we work

We draw it, price it and build it.

Building Control is an independent inspector, not part of our contract. They check the work against the Building Regulations and sign it off separately.

Josh Carrivick, founder of PlanBuild

How we help

You want more space or a better layout, but you don't know where to start, what it will cost, or who to trust with it.

We tell you what your project needs

At the free review we tell you whether you need planning permission, Building Regulations approval or a structural engineer, and what that involves.

You see your options before you commit

The Layout Ideas Pack gives you up to three layout options for your house, and the cost estimate tells you what your favourite would cost to build.

You know the cost before work starts

We price the build from our own drawings, so you are not relying on a builder's guess.

You deal with one firm

We do the drawings, the approvals, the engineering and the building work. You don't have to find, manage and chase separate firms.

Company details

Our company details

PlanBuild Construction Ltd

Company number 13233192

Registered in England & Wales

Registered office: Plan Build, Bayside Business Center, Willis Way, Poole, BH15 3TB

What our customers say

  • ★ 5.0 on Google (15 reviews)
  • Checkatrade 10/10 (20 reviews)
  • We reply the same working day.
“…they can do everything from start to finish for you.”
Sandra W. · Google review · April 2026
“…carried out layout drawings for a very reasonable amount. Josh also gave us a budget price to carry out the works.”
Lee B. · Google review · August 2024
“I couldn't recommend Josh enough! He has been absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, he was happy to bounce lots of ideas back and forth until we were happy. He is polite, friendly and professional in every aspect. I would definitely be using his services again in the future when needed.”
Kirsty H. · Google review · January 2024
“Josh got the plans for our extension completed and submitted very quickly. We had a number of amendments and obstacles to overcome but nothing was too much trouble for him. A very professional and efficient service.”
Lester M. · Google review · February 2021

Tell us what you want to change

Send a few details and we will call you back the same working day to tell you what your project needs. There is no cost and no obligation.

We build in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and about 20 miles around them.

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