Renovations in Kensington
Full flat renovations, bathrooms and kitchens in Kensington, planned and built by one team, including projects managed for owners who live abroad.
Renovating in Kensington
Kensington homes range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to mansion-block flats around the garden squares. Many are let, used as a London base or bought as investments, so the owner is often not there while the work happens.
We renovated a Kensington flat from bare walls to finished rooms for an owner living abroad. That is the kind of project we do best here: one team, one contact, and regular photo updates so you always know where the work stands.
- Full flat and house renovations
- Bathrooms and en-suites
- Kitchens
- Flooring, staircases and decorating
- Projects managed for owners abroad
We recently bought a flat in Kensington as investment property for Airbnb and used this company for the full renovation. The flat was stripped back to the walls and completely redone. … Since we don't live in the UK, it was important to have a team we could trust to manage the project. Everything was well organised and the whole process was smooth.
Planning, permits and parking
Much of Kensington and Chelsea is covered by conservation areas. Internal renovations usually need no planning permission, but changes to windows, front doors and the outside of the building often do, and listed buildings need consent for internal work too. Mansion blocks also have their own rules on working hours and lifts, so we check the lease and the managing agent first.
We book parking bay suspensions and waste collection with the council where needed, and show the cost in your quote.
How we run London projects
Our base is in Cambridge. In London we plan each job so it runs as smoothly as a local one.
Planned in blocks
London work runs in planned blocks, so the team stays on your job until each stage is done.
Parking and permits
We book bay suspensions and waste collection with the council, and list the cost.
Regular updates
Photo updates as the work goes, and a clear summary each week.
No hidden extras
Parking, the Congestion Charge and waste are separate lines in your quote, at cost.
Questions
Can you manage a Kensington renovation while I am abroad?
Yes. We have renovated a Kensington flat for an owner living abroad. You get one point of contact, regular photo and video updates, and every decision agreed in writing.
Do you deal with the building’s managing agent?
Yes. We send the method statement, insurance details and programme the managing agent asks for, and plan deliveries and noisy work around the building rules.
Are you insured?
Yes. AB Building & Renovations Ltd holds public liability insurance of £5 million. We can send the certificate on request.
Other London areas
We also take projects in Belgravia, Holland Park, Fulham, Chiswick, Barnes, Richmond, Wimbledon, Marylebone, St John’s Wood, Highgate and Islington.
Tell us about your project
Tell us about your Kensington project. We will call you to arrange a site visit.