Fulham is packed with Victorian and Edwardian terraces, the long Parsons Green and Sands End streets, mansion blocks and riverside developments near Fulham Reach. Space is tight, so the usual response is to build upwards and backwards rather than move.
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Professional Builders in Fulham with a Careful Eye for Detail
What We Do
Building Services from Fulham Builders
Every service below is delivered by our own in-house tradespeople, fixed-price and fully insured, so you get dependable builders in Fulham from survey to handover.
Loft Conversions in Fulham
Transform your home with expert loft conversions in London by Alpha London Builders. From design and planning to construction, we deliver quality loft conversions tailored to your needs.
Learn more →House Extensions in Fulham
Rear, side return, wraparound and double storey extensions designed and built to fit seamlessly with your London home.
Learn more →Basement Conversions in Fulham
Cellar conversions, basement lowering and full new excavations, engineered and waterproofed to BS 8102 by our in-house team.
Learn more →Garage Conversions in Fulham
Integral, attached and detached garage conversions into bedrooms, offices and annexes, most without planning permission.
Learn more →Property Refurbishment in Fulham
Cosmetic updates through to full structural refurbishments, managed under one dedicated site manager from start to finish.
Learn more →General Building in Fulham
Repointing, roof repairs, damp treatment, brickwork and small structural alterations, carried out by our own trades.
Learn more →Design & Build in Fulham
One team, one contract, one fixed price for design, planning, structural engineering and construction on your project.
Learn more →New Builds in Fulham
New homes and replacement dwellings built from foundation to final finish, with zero-rated VAT on construction costs.
Learn more →Commercial Building in Fulham
Office, retail and restaurant fit-outs across London, delivered around your trading hours with minimal disruption.
Learn more →Residential Building in Fulham
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 Fulham
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 Our Fulham Builders
Terrace specialists
Fulham's narrow Victorian plots call for careful steel, drainage and access planning, and we do all three in-house.
Basement rules understood
Hammersmith and Fulham limits how big a basement can be, so we assess feasibility honestly before you commission drawings.
Conservation area checks
Parsons Green, Hurlingham and Fulham Reach have their own rules, and we check them before quoting.
Work in tight streets
Parking, skips and deliveries on narrow Fulham roads are planned in advance with a named site manager.
Local Knowledge
Building & Planning Considerations in Fulham
Fulham sits in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, which has several conservation areas including Parsons Green, Hurlingham and Fulham Reach, and many listed buildings. The council's policies restrict basement size and depth, so a basement here is judged by tighter rules than in some other boroughs. Parts of Fulham near the Thames are in a flood zone. Terraced houses outside conservation areas keep standard rights for rear dormers and single-storey rear extensions, but flats and maisonettes never do.
As Fulham builders, every quote we provide for a Fulham property starts with a check against Hammersmith & Fulham Council's conservation area maps and Article 4 register, so you know exactly which route your project needs before any design work begins.
Local Guide
Building in Fulham: what to know before you start
Narrow plots, tall houses
Most of Fulham is Victorian terrace: two storeys over a lower ground floor in places, a rear outrigger, and a small garden. Mansion blocks and converted houses mean a large share of the area is flats. In the south and west, near Sands End and the river, flood risk comes into play. In the north, around Parsons Green, houses are slightly grander and conservation areas are more common.
Typical projects
A rear dormer is usually the way to go on a terrace, so a loft conversion in Fulham is frequent. A side-return extension opens up the kitchen. Where there is a lower ground floor with headroom, a basement conversion may be possible within the council's limits, and a complete refurbishment suits houses that have not been touched for decades.
Before you commit
Check conservation area status, flood zone, and the council's basement rules. If the house is divided into flats, you need the freeholder's consent. Terraces bring party wall notices. We outline all of this at the free survey.
What we do in Fulham: Loft conversions in Fulham · House extensions in Fulham · Basement conversions in Fulham · Garage conversions in Fulham · Property refurbishment in Fulham
Worth reading first: Do you need planning permission for a loft conversion? · How long does a house extension really take?
Nearby: Builders in Richmond · Builders in Hounslow
Ready to talk? Book a free site survey and we will tell you in writing which planning route your address needs.
Areas We Cover
Areas We Cover in Fulham
Fulham Broadway
Parsons Green
Munster Village
Sands End
Hurlingham
Fulham Reach
Bishops Park
Walham Green
Don't see your street listed? Our builders in Fulham cover the whole borough and the surrounding area — get in touch to check.
Our Work
Recent Fulham Projects
A look at recent work carried out for clients in and around Fulham.
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 Fulham
“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 About Builders in Fulham
Is Fulham in a different council from the rest of the area we cover?
Yes. Fulham belongs to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, so planning decisions are made by that council. Its rules differ from boroughs such as Croydon or Barnet, which is why we check local policy for each project.
Can I dig out a basement in Fulham?
Maybe. The council limits basement size and depth, and requires a structural method statement and often a flood assessment. Terraced houses with a lower ground floor are more suitable. We tell you at survey if it looks viable.
Do I need planning permission for a rear dormer on a Fulham terrace?
Outside a conservation area, usually not, provided the added volume is within 40 cubic metres and the dormer is on the rear slope. In a conservation area, or for flats, you will need permission. Building Regulations apply regardless.
How do I deal with parking and access for builders in Fulham?
Many streets need parking bay suspensions or skip licences from the council. We apply for these and plan deliveries around them, and the site manager keeps neighbours informed.
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