For homeowners
Refurbish, extend or add a floor
Back-to-brick refurbishments, extensions, dormers and the kitchens and bathrooms that bring a home together.
Elevate Developments · Cardiff
Cardiff property, refurbished and developed to a higher standard
From back-to-brick refurbishments and dormer extensions to HMO conversions and turnkey investments in Pontcanna, Cathays and Roath, we design, build and deliver homes people want to live in.
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- FMB memberFederation of Master Builders, since September 2026
- Cardiff limited companyElevate Developments & Maintenance Ltd, no. 16370402
- Design, build, deliverOne team from survey to handover
- Local focusPontcanna · Cathays · Roath
Two ways we work
Homes to live in. Assets to own.
Whether it’s your own home or an investment property, the standard is the same: done properly, back to brick where it needs to be, and finished with care.
For investors
HMOs, flats and turnkey projects
We source it, help arrange the finance, refurbish it and hand it back ready to let, with HMO and flat conversions across Cardiff.
Services
What we do
Five services, one team. Most projects combine several: an HMO conversion usually means an extension, a dormer, new kitchens and bathrooms.
All services-
HMO conversions
Six- and seven-bed student and professional HMOs, from back-to-brick strip-out to a house ready for licensing and letting. -
Refurbishments & extensions
Back-to-brick renovations, rear and double-storey extensions, dormer loft conversions and open-plan living. -
Design & build
Flat conversions and small developments, with one team responsible from concept and planning to the final finish. -
Kitchens & bathrooms
Hotel-style bathrooms and open-plan kitchens: brass, oak, stone and tile, detailed properly. -
Turnkey investment
For investors: we source the property, help arrange finance, carry out the build and hand back a let-ready asset.
Selected projects
Recent work across Cardiff
Real projects from Pontcanna, Cathays and Roath, from a single loft bathroom to a four-flat development.
Process
How we work
One team from first visit to handover, so you always know who is responsible and what happens next.
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Survey and design
We visit the property, talk through what you want to achieve and work up a layout that suits the building and your budget.
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Planning and costs
We advise on what permissions are likely to be needed, coordinate drawings and give you a clear, itemised quote before work starts.
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Build
Our team carries out the work, from strip-out and structural steels to kitchens, bathrooms and finishes, with regular updates as it progresses.
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Handover
We walk you through the finished property. For investors, that can mean a property ready to let, or already tenanted.
Trust & standards
Members of the Federation of Master Builders
We joined the FMB in September 2026. Membership means meeting the FMB’s membership requirements, including an inspection of our work, and agreeing to follow the FMB’s Code of Conduct.
“Average should never be good enough.”Our own rule of thumb, on every job
Elevate Developments & Maintenance Ltd · Company no. 16370402 · Registered in England and Wales
See our FMB listing (opens in a new tab)Where we work
Rooted in Cardiff
We’re a Cardiff company and most of our work is within a few miles of the city centre. We also take on projects elsewhere in Cardiff and South Wales.
Do I need planning permission to convert a house into an HMO in Cardiff?
Usually, yes. In Wales, changing a family house (use class C3) into a small HMO for three to six unrelated people (class C4) needs planning permission, and HMOs for more than six people are ‘sui generis’, which also need permission. Cardiff Council also publishes planning guidance that looks at how many HMOs are already in an area. We’ll talk you through what’s likely to apply before you commit.
What does ‘turnkey’ include?
Turnkey means one team manages the whole process: finding a suitable property, helping you arrange finance, the design and build, and handing back a property that’s ready to let, or tenanted where that’s part of the agreed scope. Exactly what’s included is agreed in writing at the start.
How long does a dormer loft conversion take?
It depends on the size of the dormer, whether structural steels are needed and how much finishing is involved, such as a new bathroom. We’ll set out a realistic programme with your quote once we’ve seen the property, rather than guess at a number here.
Are you FMB members, and are you insured?
We’ve been members of the Federation of Master Builders since September 2026. FMB membership involves meeting their membership requirements, including an inspection of our work, and agreeing to follow the FMB Code of Conduct. Ask us for our insurance details and we’ll send them with your quote.
Which areas of Cardiff do you cover?
We’re based in Cardiff, and most of our recent projects are in Pontcanna, Cathays and Roath. We also take on projects elsewhere in Cardiff and South Wales. Send us the postcode and we’ll let you know.
Cardiff & South Wales
Tell us about your project
Send a few details and photos of the property by form, WhatsApp or email. We’ll come back to you to talk it through, and arrange a visit if it makes sense.