Today Hertford is a thriving town with a rich heritage. Having worked with many homeowners across Hertford, we have a good knowledge and understanding of the history of the town in terms of the many period properties. The houses in the area reflect a wealth of architectural history, with a blend of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian properties. At HB General Builders, we have a huge appreciation of the attractive architectural styles of these older properties.
Georgian Period
A major period of growth and architectural refinement in Hertford which to this day is still evident in a number of properties. Typical elements of the Georgian style are reflected in the symmetry, sash windows and classical proportions. Many of the properties in Fore Street, Hertford have flamboyant displays of decorative plasterwork from the time, known as pargeting.
Victorian & Edwardian
This period of the 19th century saw industrialisation, population growth, and ultimately the expansion of housing with new terraced and semi-detached houses. Victorian terraced housing in Hertford was primarily built using local brick, with chalk-based lime mortar and slate roofs.
When performing any home renovation project on older properties, we’ll always ensure careful planning and attention to detail. With consideration to your property’s architectural style and period features, we always ensure these are carefully respected throughout the course of a project.
20th Century to Present
Hertford has seen a rapid growth during this period with the development of suburban estates, semi-detached homes and council housing. In recent years there has been a trend to both preserve the many original features still found in many homes and to build new housing that takes its cues from historic styles to maintain that historical character.
Understanding the character & history of the town, at H.B General Builders, we have worked with both older and newer properties and we’ll always devise solutions which are in keeping with the theme and character of your home.
What are you looking to have done?
Our customers come to us with a variety of requests for home renovation projects. Whether it’s upgrading a property for modern style living or creating more space, we always take the time to discuss proposals with our customers, ensuring we achieve their wishes.
Whether you are looking to address practical issues or looking to improve the functionality in particular rooms, you can rely on us to deliver practical and effective solutions.