Richmond upon Thames combines grand Victorian villas along Richmond Hill with Edwardian terraces in East Sheen, village character in Kew and Barnes, and quieter interwar streets further out toward Hampton and Teddington. It is consistently one of the most conservation-sensitive boroughs in London, which makes getting the planning route right from day one especially important here.
What We Do
Our Building Services in Richmond
Every service below is delivered by our own in-house tradespeople, fixed-price and fully insured, right across Richmond.
Loft Conversions in Richmond
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 Richmond
Rear, side return, wraparound and double storey extensions designed and built to fit seamlessly with your London home.
Learn more →Basement Conversions in Richmond
Cellar conversions, basement lowering and full new excavations, engineered and waterproofed to BS 8102 by our in-house team.
Learn more →Garage Conversions in Richmond
Integral, attached and detached garage conversions into bedrooms, offices and annexes, most without planning permission.
Learn more →Property Refurbishment in Richmond
Cosmetic updates through to full structural refurbishments, managed under one dedicated site manager from start to finish.
Learn more →General Building in Richmond
Repointing, roof repairs, damp treatment, brickwork and small structural alterations, carried out by our own trades.
Learn more →Design & Build in Richmond
One team, one contract, one fixed price for design, planning, structural engineering and construction on your project.
Learn more →New Builds in Richmond
New homes and replacement dwellings built from foundation to final finish, with zero-rated VAT on construction costs.
Learn more →Commercial Building in Richmond
Office, retail and restaurant fit-outs across London, delivered around your trading hours with minimal disruption.
Learn more →Residential Building in Richmond
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 Richmond
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 Richmond
One Site Manager, Start to Finish
You get a single dedicated site manager for the whole of your Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond.
Local Planning Knowledge
We know Richmond upon Thames Council's conservation areas, Article 4 directions and design guidance, so your Richmond project starts on the right planning route.
Local Knowledge
Building & Planning Considerations in Richmond
Richmond has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas in London, covering large parts of Kew, Barnes, East Sheen, Twickenham, Teddington and Hampton. A borough-wide Article 4 direction has removed permitted development rights for basement development since 2018, meaning every basement project in the borough needs full planning permission, supported by a basement assessment. The view from Richmond Hill over the Thames is protected by its own Act of Parliament, so height, massing and roofline are assessed against that view as well as standard conservation area policy on anything prominent.
Every quote we provide for a Richmond property starts with a check against Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond
Richmond
Kew
Barnes
East Sheen
Twickenham
Teddington
Hampton
Ham
Don't see your street listed? We cover the whole of Richmond and the surrounding area — get in touch to check.
Our Work
Recent Richmond Projects
A look at recent work carried out for clients in and around Richmond.
Full House Rewire & Consumer Unit Upgrade
A complete rewire and 18th Edition consumer unit upgrade for a London flat, tested, certified, and signed off with a full Electrical Installation Certificate.
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Full Flat Refurbishment
A complete top-to-bottom refurbishment of a London flat — new kitchen, new bathroom, rewired, replastered and redecorated throughout.
View Project →What Clients Say
Reviews from Richmond
“Our extension took exactly as long as they told us it would, which after two quotes from other builders felt like a small miracle. Would use them again without hesitation.
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Amara Okafor
Rear Extension, Leyton
Common Questions
FAQs for Richmond Homeowners
Can I build a basement in Richmond under permitted development?
No. A borough-wide Article 4 direction in force since 2018 has removed permitted development rights for basement and subterranean development across all of Richmond upon Thames, so every basement project needs a full planning application regardless of location.
How quickly can you start a project in Richmond?
Once your survey is complete and any required planning approval is granted, most projects in Richmond start on site within 2 to 4 weeks, subject to our current schedule.
Do you handle planning permission and Building Regulations in Richmond?
Yes. We manage the full planning and Building Regulations process for Richmond projects, including liaising with Richmond upon Thames Council where a planning application is required.
Do I need to get multiple quotes before choosing a builder in Richmond?
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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Free site survey, a fixed-price quote within 48 hours, and one team from first fix to final handover.
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