Southwark stretches from the dense Victorian terraces of Peckham and Camberwell to the riverside streets of Bermondsey and Rotherhithe, with the historic village character of Dulwich at its southern edge. Few London boroughs pack in quite this much variety, and quite this much planning complexity, within a single set of boundaries.
What We Do
Our Building Services in Southwark
Every service below is delivered by our own in-house tradespeople, fixed-price and fully insured, right across Southwark.
Loft Conversions in Southwark
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 Southwark
Rear, side return, wraparound and double storey extensions designed and built to fit seamlessly with your London home.
Learn more →Basement Conversions in Southwark
Cellar conversions, basement lowering and full new excavations, engineered and waterproofed to BS 8102 by our in-house team.
Learn more →Garage Conversions in Southwark
Integral, attached and detached garage conversions into bedrooms, offices and annexes, most without planning permission.
Learn more →Property Refurbishment in Southwark
Cosmetic updates through to full structural refurbishments, managed under one dedicated site manager from start to finish.
Learn more →General Building in Southwark
Repointing, roof repairs, damp treatment, brickwork and small structural alterations, carried out by our own trades.
Learn more →Design & Build in Southwark
One team, one contract, one fixed price for design, planning, structural engineering and construction on your project.
Learn more →New Builds in Southwark
New homes and replacement dwellings built from foundation to final finish, with zero-rated VAT on construction costs.
Learn more →Commercial Building in Southwark
Office, retail and restaurant fit-outs across London, delivered around your trading hours with minimal disruption.
Learn more →Residential Building in Southwark
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 Southwark
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 Southwark
One Site Manager, Start to Finish
You get a single dedicated site manager for the whole of your Southwark 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 Southwark 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 Southwark.
Local Planning Knowledge
We know Southwark Council's conservation areas, Article 4 directions and design guidance, so your Southwark project starts on the right planning route.
Local Knowledge
Building & Planning Considerations in Southwark
Southwark has around 50 conservation areas, including Dulwich Village, Camberwell Grove, Borough, Bermondsey and Herne Hill, and applies Article 4 directions widely across its Victorian terraced streets. Properties within the Dulwich Estate also fall under its own Scheme of Management, which sits on top of standard planning permission and needs its own separate approval for many external changes. Flood zone considerations apply to properties close to the Thames in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe, and listed buildings are concentrated along the river frontage around Southwark Cathedral.
Every quote we provide for a Southwark property starts with a check against Southwark 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 Southwark
Peckham
Camberwell
Dulwich
Bermondsey
Rotherhithe
Borough
Walworth
Nunhead
Don't see your street listed? We cover the whole of Southwark and the surrounding area — get in touch to check.
Our Work
Recent Southwark Projects
A look at recent work carried out for clients in and around Southwark.
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.
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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 Southwark
“We had our kitchen and bathroom done at the same time and expected chaos. Instead we got one site manager, one clear schedule, and a fixed price that didn’t move once.
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Michael O'Connell
Full Refurbishment, Stratford
Common Questions
FAQs for Southwark Homeowners
Is Dulwich harder to get planning permission in than the rest of Southwark?
Generally yes. Beyond the standard conservation area controls, much of Dulwich sits within the Dulwich Estate's own Scheme of Management, which means many exterior changes need separate estate approval in addition to Southwark Council's planning permission.
How quickly can you start a project in Southwark?
Once your survey is complete and any required planning approval is granted, most projects in Southwark start on site within 2 to 4 weeks, subject to our current schedule.
Do you handle planning permission and Building Regulations in Southwark?
Yes. We manage the full planning and Building Regulations process for Southwark projects, including liaising with Southwark Council where a planning application is required.
Do I need to get multiple quotes before choosing a builder in Southwark?
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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