Builders in Barnes for Extensions, Lofts & Refurbishment
Design and build for homes and commercial premises in Barnes, SW13. One team and one point of contact from the first drawing to handover.
Building work in Barnes
London Design & Construction designs and builds extensions, loft conversions and refurbishments in Barnes. Homes here are mostly Victorian and Edwardian houses around the Green and the Pond, with villas along Castelnau and terraces in Little Chelsea, and most of the work we are asked for is refurbishments and rear extensions to period houses, with careful attention to materials.
Large parts of Barnes are covered by conservation areas, where roof extensions, side extensions and changes to front elevations are more tightly controlled than elsewhere. Planning applications and building control are handled by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Much of Barnes, including the Green and Castelnau, is conservation area, so brick, roof covering and window details are expected to match the original house.
Barnes at a glance
- PostcodeSW13
- CouncilThe London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
- LandmarksBarnes Pond, Barnes Common and the London Wetland Centre
- Nearest areasEast Sheen, Putney and Richmond
Our services in Barnes
Extensions
Rear, side and wraparound extensions, from footings and steels to glazing.
Loft Conversions
Dormer and hip-to-gable lofts with new stairs and shower rooms.
General Building
Full refurbishments, structural openings, panelling and period restoration.
Design Services
Layouts and drawings worked out with you before anything is built.
Plumbing
Bathrooms, heating and underfloor heating fitted as part of the build.
Electrics
Rewires, feature lighting and new circuits for every room we build.
Roofing
Flat roofs, dormers, tiling and rooflights.
- 01Design
- 02Structure
- 03Trades
- 04Handover
Full Project Delivery
One programme and one contact from drawings to keys.
Commercial Construction
Commercial fit-outs, hospitality interiors and office and retail refurbishment.
Frequently asked questions
Which parts of Barnes do you cover?
We cover the whole of Barnes (SW13), including the streets around Barnes Pond and Barnes Common. We also work in East Sheen, Putney and Richmond, all within 5 km.
Do I need planning permission for an extension or loft conversion in Barnes?
Often, yes. Large parts of Barnes are conservation areas, where roof extensions, side extensions and cladding that would be permitted development elsewhere need a planning application. Flats and maisonettes need permission for any extension. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames decides applications, and we check the status of your address before design work starts.
What kind of building work do you carry out in Barnes?
Most of the work in Barnes is refurbishments and rear extensions to period houses, with careful attention to materials. The typical properties are Victorian and Edwardian houses around the Green and the Pond, with villas along Castelnau and terraces in Little Chelsea. Each project has one point of contact, with design, structure, plumbing, electrics and roofing carried out by our own team.
Which council deals with planning and building control in Barnes?
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Where a project needs a planning application or a lawful development certificate, the drawings are prepared before work starts, and building control inspections are arranged at each stage of the build.
Can I see examples of your work near Barnes?
Our project diaries show a rear extension to a London stock brick terrace and the refurbishment of a period flat, each photographed at every stage, along with a detached house extension in Bookham, about 23 km from Barnes.
Areas near Barnes
The six nearest areas we cover, closest first.
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Discuss your project
Send a few details about the work and we will arrange a call or a site visit, with drawings and a clear quote to follow.