The Process
Our London house renovation process
A renovation is easiest to follow when it is read like the building itself — from the front door through to the finished rooms. Each stage has a clear purpose, a clear output and a clear decision before the next begins.
Initial consultation
It begins with the property and your objectives. You send the address, a description of the work you are considering and any drawings or photographs you already have. We review the information and, where the project is a good fit, arrange an initial conversation to understand the scope and constraints.
Site survey
The property is visited, measured and assessed. We look at structure, services, condition and the practical realities of the site — access, neighbours, parking and how materials will come and go. A good survey is what makes everything after it dependable.
Scope & design
Requirements become drawings and a written specification. Layouts, finishes and structural requirements are resolved on paper, and where consents or party wall matters apply, they are identified early. We work alongside your architect or designer where one is appointed.
Cost & programme
The scope is priced, with assumptions and exclusions stated plainly, and sequenced into a programme. You see how the project is built up and where the principal costs and risks sit — before any commitment to build. See renovation costs for how budgets are typically structured.
Construction
Strip-out, structural alterations, services and building works are delivered through a controlled programme, with a dedicated point of contact, regular progress reporting and a clear process for any variations.
Interiors & finishing
Joinery, flooring, decoration, kitchens and bathrooms are completed with close attention to detail — the stage where careful earlier planning becomes visible in the finished home.
Completion & handover
The property is inspected and snagged, documentation is handed over, and the home is returned ready to be lived in. Where appropriate, we remain available for any questions in the period that follows.
Initial Consultation
Planning works to your London property?
Tell us about the property, the proposed work and your preferred timescale. We will review the information and arrange an initial conversation where the project appears suitable.