Bespoke Properties

We specialise in all types of conversions including barn conversions, oast houses, period conversions and characterful properties. If you are seeking an outstanding team that will bring your property back to life then please get in touch with us. We are passionate about bespoke, unique properties, that need additional care and attention – and thrive in bringing them back to life.

Today a growing number of owners want the best of both period and contemporary living. We’ve worked hard to deliver a versatile portfolio of period properties capturing the very best of yesteryear yet with all the modern features you and your family need for today.

Upfront and dependable

Listed Building Specialists

The conversion of period and listed properties is our passion, and we love seeing the results in all their glory. We work to expert national guidelines and can provide a full conservation report on any project. We’ve worked on Grade I & Grade II listed buildings, houses and barns in their original historic state and also when they’re in need of repair.

Our commitment to every job we undertake is that we will demonstrate to you our knowledge, experience and expertise through detailed planning, checklists for each stage of the project, highly trained tradespeople who take pride in their workmanship. We are upfront with you about our time frames for each stage of the build ensuring that you are well informed throughout the entire process.

Locally owned

Kent and East Sussex Specialists

As a locally owned and operated building company, we run our business with pride from the local area. We strive not to be the largest company in Kent but to be recognised as specialists in our field, providing exceptional service to our customers. By providing a high standard of workmanship and completing projects on time and within budget ensures top quality end results.

Kind Words

My family has used Early Birds for a large project which was started in 2019 and we were very pleased with the way that turned out so I had no hesitation in asking them to rebuild a retaining wall which was part of a pit for our swimming pool cover. The old wall had be be totally replaced. Not only was it done quickly but also with great attention to detail by thoroughly nice guys! They had to do a little extra over and above the original quote which wasn't invoiced and this was much appreciated. I will not hesitate to use them again and can completely recommend their services.

Mr Tuke

Just wanted to say that all the guys on site have been brilliant since it all started. Everyone is so positive which makes the whole thing much more enjoyable that we'd feared! Please pass on our thanks to the team.

Miss Clark & Mr Jardine

REAR EXTENSION

A massive thank you to all the people who have been involved in our project. Everyone from the office, to the guys on site have been brilliant. We are really impressed with the professionalism of everyone, from the letters to neighbours prior to start of works, early starts, to the clean site at the end of the day. Amazing to see the progress already and the teamwork from everyone.

Mr & Mrs Walsh

REAR EXTENSION

"I can't praise Early Birds enough. I was recommended them through word of mouth and Stu came over and talked everything through and gave us so many great ideas to make it a really special bathroom and kept in budget! He is a Pinterest for builders for ideas. The tradespeople were great, kept us informed all the way through, were very tidy and efficient and always were making sure we were happy with everything. Will be using again!"

Mr Sebastian Wells

New Bathroom Installation

"Early Birds were reliable and responsible builders. They did the work on time and in budget after providing a comprehensive quote. We were kept updated throughout, of problems and progress. Solutions were offered and agreed on before work was carried out. They were hardworking and friendly, onsite 5 or 6 days a week for the main part of the build. They kept the site tidy and kept swearing to a minimum (and Stuart was really great with our young children.) We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Early Birds for any projects, large or small."

Mrs Victoria Barnett

Total house renovation

"We have been impressed with the builders, they have kept us informed about the work and helped us with decisions, I.E. layout of the bathrooms. They have come up with some great ideas along the way and have tried to give us exactly what we wanted. They have tried where possible to shield us from dust and to make it as safe as a building site can be for my children."

Mrs Joanna Brackley

Double Story Extension

"We are thrilled with the finished build! We have been really impressed with the team at Early Birds. We were expecting a very stressful process, however, the team were polite, charming and professional from start to finish. They kept us informed throughout the process, so we always knew what was happening. We can’t speak highly enough about the Early Birds team and would have no hesitation in recommending them for such works. Friends for life! "

Mr & Mrs Thompson

Tenterden

"We are really happy with our extension and would happily recommend Early Birds to everyone! Thanks for all your hard work."

Mrs Gutridge

Ashford

"Very efficient, polite and friendly. Nothing too much trouble and any issues were always addressed in a timely and professional manner. On many occasions, they have liaised directly with other contractors that we employed to sort out issues, which they did not need to do. They went out of their way to ensure that we were really happy in our new home. We changed our minds several times on quite a few things and they took this very well, with no complaints, understanding that we just wanted everything to be as we imagined."