Croydon runs from the high-rise town centre around East Croydon station out to the leafy suburbs of Sanderstead, Selsdon and Purley, taking in everything from Victorian terraces near the centre to postwar semis and new-build flats further out. It is one of South London’s busiest boroughs for home improvement work, and one where the right planning route depends heavily on which part of Croydon you are in.
What We Do
Our Building Services in Croydon
Every service below is delivered by our own in-house tradespeople, fixed-price and fully insured, right across Croydon.
Loft Conversions in Croydon
Dormer, mansard, hip-to-gable and Velux loft conversions across London, built to a fixed price and full Building Control sign-off.
Learn more →House Extensions in Croydon
Rear, side return, wraparound and double storey extensions designed and built to fit seamlessly with your London home.
Learn more →Basement Conversions in Croydon
Cellar conversions, basement lowering and full new excavations, engineered and waterproofed to BS 8102 by our in-house team.
Learn more →Garage Conversions in Croydon
Integral, attached and detached garage conversions into bedrooms, offices and annexes, most without planning permission.
Learn more →Property Refurbishment in Croydon
Cosmetic updates through to full structural refurbishments, managed under one dedicated site manager from start to finish.
Learn more →General Building in Croydon
Repointing, roof repairs, damp treatment, brickwork and small structural alterations, carried out by our own trades.
Learn more →Design & Build in Croydon
One team, one contract, one fixed price for design, planning, structural engineering and construction on your project.
Learn more →New Builds in Croydon
New homes and replacement dwellings built from foundation to final finish, with zero-rated VAT on construction costs.
Learn more →Commercial Building in Croydon
Office, retail and restaurant fit-outs across London, delivered around your trading hours with minimal disruption.
Learn more →Residential Building in Croydon
The full range of residential building work, from a single repair to a new build, delivered by one London contractor.
Learn more →Building Demolition in Croydon
Safe, fully licensed demolition work across London, from internal wall removal to complete house demolition ahead of a new build.
Learn more →Why Choose Us
Why Choose Us in Croydon
One Site Manager, Start to Finish
You get a single dedicated site manager for the whole of your Croydon project, not a rotating cast of subcontractors passed between agencies.
Fixed-Price Quotes
Every quote is itemised and fixed against a proper site survey, so the price we agree with you in Croydon is the price you actually pay.
Our Own In-House Trades
Bricklayers, carpenters, electricians and plumbers all work for us directly, which is why our schedule holds up on site in Croydon.
Local Planning Knowledge
We know Croydon Council's conservation areas, Article 4 directions and design guidance, so your Croydon project starts on the right planning route.
Local Knowledge
Building & Planning Considerations in Croydon
Croydon has 22 conservation areas, including Central Croydon, Church Street, Park Hill, Sanderstead, Upper Woodcote, Webb Estate and Addington Village. Targeted Article 4 directions apply within the Chatsworth Road, The Waldrons and Kenley Aerodrome conservation areas, removing permitted development rights for extensions, roof alterations, hard surfacing and boundary changes on those specific streets. Outside these designated areas, much of Croydon's suburban housing stock keeps standard permitted development rights for rear extensions, side extensions and loft conversions, and the council also requires planning permission to convert a house into a small house in multiple occupation anywhere in the borough.
Every quote we provide for a Croydon property starts with a check against Croydon Council's conservation area maps and Article 4 register, so you know exactly which route your project needs before any design work begins.
Areas We Cover
Areas We Cover in Croydon
Croydon Town Centre
Sanderstead
Selsdon
Purley
South Norwood
Addington
Shirley
Coulsdon
Don't see your street listed? We cover the whole of Croydon and the surrounding area — get in touch to check.
Our Work
Recent Croydon Projects
A look at recent work carried out for clients in and around Croydon.
Mansard Roof Loft Conversion
An under-used loft transformed into three light-filled bedrooms and a family bathroom, with a full mansard roof extension built to Building Control standards from start to finish.
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Rear Extension — Open-Plan Kitchen & Living Space
A single-storey rear extension that opened up a cramped, closed-off floor plan into one bright, open-plan kitchen and living space.
View Project →What Clients Say
Reviews from Croydon
“Alpha converted our loft into two bedrooms and a bathroom without a single hiccup. They turned up when they said they would, kept the site tidy, and the finish is better than we hoped for.
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Priya Shah
Loft Conversion, Walthamstow
Common Questions
FAQs for Croydon Homeowners
Do all of Croydon's conservation areas carry an Article 4 direction?
No. Croydon has 22 conservation areas in total, but Article 4 directions currently apply only within specific ones, including Chatsworth Road, The Waldrons and Kenley Aerodrome. A property in a conservation area without an Article 4 direction generally keeps more of its permitted development rights than one inside these designated streets.
How quickly can you start a project in Croydon?
Once your survey is complete and any required planning approval is granted, most projects in Croydon start on site within 2 to 4 weeks, subject to our current schedule.
Do you handle planning permission and Building Regulations in Croydon?
Yes. We manage the full planning and Building Regulations process for Croydon projects, including liaising with Croydon Council where a planning application is required.
Do I need to get multiple quotes before choosing a builder in Croydon?
It is always sensible to compare quotes, but make sure you are comparing fixed, itemised prices based on a proper site survey rather than rough estimates, since these rarely match the final bill.
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