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  • Rear dormer loft conversion on an Edwardian house in South London by LMDEC Ltd
    Loft Conversions

    Loft Conversions Streatham | Article 4 & Costs 2026

    ByLukasz July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

    — Streatham Hill · Streatham Common · Telford Park · SW16 Loft conversions in Streatham. Two estates in SW16 carry Article 4 directions that restrict what you can do to a roof. On one of them, older directions have lapsed — so half the advice you’ll read online is out of date. Streatham is mostly…

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    Loft Conversions Clapham | Conservation Areas & Costs 2026

    ByLukasz July 28, 2026July 30, 2026

    — Clapham Old Town · Abbeville · Clapham Park · SW4 Loft conversions in Clapham. In Clapham the question isn’t whether you’re in a conservation area. It’s which one — there are four with Clapham in the name, and several more next door. Lambeth has 62 conservation areas covering roughly 30% of the borough, and…

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  • Bright double bedroom with en-suite access in a rear dormer loft conversion in Selsdon, South Croydon by LMDEC Ltd
    Loft Conversions

    Loft Conversions Croydon | Article 4 & Costs 2026

    ByLukasz July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

    Loft conversions in Croydon. Bromley has Article 4 directions across sixteen areas. Croydon has one street. If your house isn’t on it, your loft is probably permitted development. Croydon is our home borough — our office is on Carlton Road in South Croydon, about ten minutes from most of the streets on this page. That…

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  • Period loft conversion with exposed timber rafters and rooflights, South London project by LMDEC Ltd
    Loft Conversions

    Loft Conversions Bromley | Article 4 Rules & Costs 2026

    ByLukasz July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

    — Loft conversions · Bromley BR1–BR7 The homeowner’s guide to Bromley loft conversions and Article 4 roof restrictions (2026) Bromley is one of the better London boroughs for a loft conversion — bigger houses, wider plots, and permitted development rights that survive across much of the borough. But there’s a catch that catches a lot…

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  • Rear dormer loft conversion in a Victorian terrace in Richmond TW9, with conservation rooflights and slate to match the original roof — LMDEC Ltd
    Loft Conversions

    Loft Conversions Richmond 2026

    ByLukasz July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

    — Loft conversions · Richmond TW9–TW10, SW13–SW14 The homeowner’s guide to Richmond loft conversions and conservation area planning (2026) Richmond has some of the most beautiful housing stock in London — and some of the tightest planning constraints to go with it. If you’re thinking about converting your loft, the first question isn’t what you…

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  • Home extensions South London by LMDEC LTD — exterior view of completed rear extension with new roof and brickwork
    Loft Conversions

    Loft Conversions Wimbledon | Article 4 Costs 2026

    ByLukasz June 24, 2026August 2, 2026

    — Wimbledon Village · The Ridgeway · Merton Park · SW19 & SW20 Loft conversions in Wimbledon. Search for the rules on loft conversions in Merton and you’ll find two answers that flatly contradict each other. Both are half right. Here is what the council actually publishes. Some sites tell you Merton has no Article…

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  • Loft conversion Dulwich – bright modern attic bedroom with skylights, built-in desk and custom storage | LMDEC Ltd
    Loft Conversions

    Loft Conversions Dulwich | L-Shaped Dormer & Costs 2026

    ByLukasz June 24, 2026July 28, 2026

    — Dulwich Village · East & West Dulwich · SE21/SE22 Loft conversions in Dulwich. In Dulwich, permitted development does not mean you can start. Most homes here need approval from the Dulwich Estate as well as the council — and the two are completely independent of each other. Dulwich is one of the loveliest parts…

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  • Bright double bedroom with en-suite access in a rear dormer loft conversion in Selsdon, South Croydon by LMDEC Ltd
    Loft Conversions

    Loft Conversions in Selsdon — What You Need to Know in 2026

    ByLukasz June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

    — Selsdon · South Croydon · CR2 Loft conversions in Selsdon. More space, the same street you love — built right the first time. Family-run loft conversion specialists working across Selsdon and South Croydon for over 20 years. Loft conversions in Selsdon are very popular because LMDEC is based in South Croydon, just minutes away….

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  • Kitchen Pimlico – bright white kitchen with new rooflight skylight, marble worktops, farmhouse sink and bespoke cabinetry | LMDEC Ltd
    Area Guides

    Kitchen Renovation South London: Honest 2026 Cost Guide | LMDEC

    ByLukasz June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

    — Kitchen renovation guide · South London · 2026 How much does a kitchen renovation cost in South London in 2026? Croydon, Purley, Selsdon, Bromley & Wandsworth — honest 2026 price ranges for kitchen renovations, based on real South London projects. Practical budgets for Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis and modern flats. Kitchen renovation South London…

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  • Wandsworth loft conversion by LMDEC LTD — dormer bedroom in a South London period home
    Loft Conversions

    Wandsworth Loft Planning Guide

    ByLukasz May 28, 2026June 19, 2026

    — Loft conversions · Wandsworth SW11–SW18 The homeowner’s guide to Wandsworth Council loft planning permission (2026) If your family is outgrowing your Wandsworth home but you’d rather not move, converting the loft is usually the most cost-effective way to add a bedroom, ensuite, or home office. The catch is navigating Wandsworth Council’s planning rules —…

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  • Luxury modern bedroom with dark green feature wall, wooden flooring and premium furniture after high-end renovation in Warlingham – LMDEC Ltd
    UK-Wide Guides

    Property Refurbishment in Warlingham and Woldingham – Luxury Renovations 2026

    ByLukasz January 11, 2026June 7, 2026

    — Warlingham · Surrey · CR6 Property refurbishment in Warlingham. Kitchen extensions, bathroom renovations, loft conversions and full house refurbishments — South London builders working across the Surrey border. LMDEC is based in South Croydon, fifteen minutes from Warlingham. Two decades of building experience across South London means we know the building stock — 1930s…

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  • New engineered oak flooring in bright hallway and living area Wimbledon refurbishment
    UK-Wide Guides

    2026 Construction Costs in London: Full Guide & Estimates

    ByLukasz January 11, 2026May 25, 2026

    — Cost guide · London · 2026 2026 construction costs in London — full guide and estimates. Honest 2026 cost ranges for refurbishments, extensions, kitchens and bathrooms across London. Real numbers from real projects — no inflated estimates, no hidden extras. How much does construction cost in London in 2026? The honest answer depends on…

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  • Modern open-plan kitchen with large island, rooflights and sliding doors to garden after home extension and renovation in Purley – LMDEC Ltd
    Renovations

    Property Refurbishment in Purley & Kenley CR8 – Luxury Home Renovations 2026

    ByLukasz December 18, 2025June 7, 2026

    Builders Purley & Kenley CR8 — LMDEC LTD Refurbishment

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  • Luxury modern bedroom with dark green feature wall, wooden flooring and elegant furniture after high-end renovation in Richmond – LMDEC Ltd
    Renovations

    Property Refurbishment in Richmond upon Thames – Luxury Renovations 2026

    ByLukasz December 18, 2025June 7, 2026

    — Richmond upon Thames · TW9 · TW10 Property refurbishment in Richmond upon Thames. Period restorations, kitchen extensions, loft conversions and full house refurbishments — Richmond, Kew, Petersham, East Sheen, Ham and Mortlake. Two decades of experience across South and West London. Richmond is one of our main markets. Victorian and Edwardian villas around Richmond…

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  • Pre-sale property improvement in South London by LMDEC LTD — targeted refurbishment to maximise asking price before market listing
    UK-Wide Guides

    Pre-Sale Refurb Blitz Croydon, Wandsworth & Wimbledon | Add £30k–£100k+ in 2–4 Weeks

    ByLukasz November 17, 2025May 25, 2026

    — Pre-sale property improvement · South London Pre-sale property improvement — refurbishments before you sell. Targeted refurbishments designed to maximise your asking price — in two to four weeks, before the photographs. Selling soon? The single most cost-effective renovation you’ll ever do is the one that happens between “We’re going on the market” and the…

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  • Feature wall of large-format porcelain tiles with Polished chrome towel rails and underfloor heating in a renovated Wimbledon bathroom
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    Bathroom Renovations

    ByLukasz October 20, 2025May 25, 2026

    — Design guide · Trends · Inspiration Bathroom renovation: design ideas for South London homes. LMDEC LTD Builders LMDEC LTD What’s working in 2026 bathrooms — wet rooms, period restorations, smart heating, and finishes that hold their value for a decade. Two decades of bathroom renovations across South London — from Kensington mansion flats and…

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  • UK home renovation trends 2026 — modern luxury hallway by LMDEC LTD South London builders
    UK-Wide Guides

    UK Home Renovation Trends 2026

    ByLukasz October 12, 2025May 25, 2026

    — Renovation trends · UK guide · 2026 UK home renovation trends 2026 From sustainability mandates to open-plan kitchens — what’s actually driving UK renovations in 2026, with London-specific cost and planning notes from two decades of South London building. UK home renovation trends in 2026 sit at the intersection of three forces — tightening…

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  • Your Loft Conversion Regulations Page
    UK-Wide Guides

    Your Loft Conversion Regulations Page

    ByLukasz October 12, 2025June 9, 2026

    Loft Conversion Regulations 2026 — Complete Guide for South London Planning permission, Building Regulations (Part A, B, K, F, L, P), window rules, 10 year rule and realistic costs in Wandsworth, Lambeth, Wimbledon, Croydon, Purley & Selsdon Loft conversion regulations 2026 have tightened significantly, especially around energy efficiency, fire safety and cumulative development. This comprehensive…

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  • Construction tips for South London home value — modern interior renovation by LMDEC LTD
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    South London home value construction tips by LMDEC LTD

    ByLukasz February 26, 2025May 25, 2026

    — Renovation strategy · South London Five construction tips to maximise your South London home value. Where to spend renovation budget for the biggest impact on resale value — five tested principles from two decades of South London building. South London property prices have settled into steady, modest growth through 2026 after the volatile spikes…

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  • Renovations before remortgaging — South London loft conversion by LMDEC LTD adding habitable space to boost property valuation
    UK-Wide Guides

    Renovations Before Remortgaging — 5 Smart Moves South London 2026 | LMDEC

    ByLukasz February 25, 2025May 25, 2026

    — Remortgage strategy · South London · 2026 Renovations before remortgaging. How strategic renovations, extensions and loft conversions boost South London home value before your next remortgage — and what your lender actually values. Remortgaging is a moment most South London homeowners face every two to five years. The number that changes everything is your…

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— Guides & resources

2026 Construction Costs in London Cost estimator · 12 min read
Loft Conversion Regulations 2026 Building Regs guide · 14 min read
UK Home Renovation Trends 2026 Design & sustainability · 10 min read
Pre-Sale Property Improvement 3 packages from £10k · 8 min read

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Family-run builders restoring and renovating South London homes since 2014.

— Services

Kitchen renovations
Bathrooms & wet rooms
Extensions & lofts
Period restorations
Painting & decorating
Plumbing & heating

— Areas served

Wandsworth · Richmond · Chelsea · Wimbledon · Beckenham · Bromley · Banstead · Croydon

— Get in touch

Phone 0204 577 2001 07472 883 901

Email
info@lmdec.co.uk

Hours
Monday – Friday · 8:00 – 18:00
Saturday · 9:00 – 14:00

Address
Suite 173, Capital Business Centre
22 Carlton Road, South Croydon · CR2 0BS

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