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Builders in Hampstead

Refurbishments, extensions and renovations for Hampstead's period houses and flats, planned with conservation rules in mind.

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What we build in Hampstead

Hampstead is full of large Victorian and Edwardian houses, Georgian streets around the village, and handsome mansion flats. Much of it sits in conservation areas and many buildings are listed, so the best projects here are the ones planned carefully from the start.

Full house refurbishments
Rear and side extensions
Loft conversions where planning allows
Kitchen and bathroom renovations
Flat and mansion block refurbishments
Period feature restoration

West Hampstead, NW6: before and after

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The finished two-storey extension with full-height oak-framed glazing — The rear: the original elevation and balcony, now a two-storey extension glazed from floor to ceiling.

The rear of the house before works, with its original iron balcony — The rear: the original elevation and balcony, now a two-storey extension glazed from floor to ceiling.

The finished handcrafted timber kitchen — Inside: the ground floor as a timber frame, now the handcrafted vertical-grain timber kitchen.

Inside the timber frame of the new ground floor — Inside: the ground floor as a timber frame, now the handcrafted vertical-grain timber kitchen.

Two-storey extension in West Hampstead with full-height oak-framed glazing

Before & afterExtensionWest Hampstead, NW6

Double storey extension plus internal refurbishment

A stunning contemporary two-storey extension with floor-to-ceiling glazing, bespoke timber kitchen, and complete internal refurbishment of a Victorian property.

Duration6 monthsBudget£180,000 – £220,000

Extension with exposed painted beams opening onto the garden, Fulham

Before & afterRefurbishmentFulham, SW6

Side and rear extension and full house refurbishment

Comprehensive side and rear extension with complete house refurbishment featuring luxury bathroom renovation with premium fixtures, elegant tiling, and modern design.

Duration10 weeksBudget£95,000 – £120,000

Planning and consent in Camden

Hampstead is in the London Borough of Camden. The Hampstead conservation area covers most of the old village and the streets around it, and Camden has strict policies on basements, roof extensions and changes to front elevations.

So preparation pays off. We'll work with your architect, or one of ours, on a design the council is likely to support, and we'll be realistic about what's achievable before you spend money on drawings.

Inside there's usually more freedom, unless the house is listed. Refurbishments, new kitchens and bathrooms, rewiring and replumbing, and restoring original features are where we can make the biggest difference quickly.

Questions about building in Hampstead

Can I convert my loft in Hampstead?

Sometimes. In a conservation area, roof extensions need planning permission and Camden looks closely at how they affect the street. Rear dormers are more likely to be accepted than changes to the front. We'll give you our honest view at the site visit.

Do you work on listed buildings?

Yes. Listed building consent can be needed even for internal work, so we plan for it and work with your architect and the council's conservation team.

Do you cover Belsize Park and West Hampstead?

Yes, along with Swiss Cottage, Kentish Town and the rest of Camden.

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