Renovations · Bromley
— Bromley · BR1 · BR2 · BR7
Property refurbishment in Bromley.
House renovation, period restorations, kitchen extensions, loft conversions and full house refurbishments across Bromley, Bickley, Chislehurst, Hayes, Petts Wood and surrounding postcodes. Family-run in South London since 2014.
Property refurbishment in Bromley covers a wider range of houses than almost anywhere else we work, and house renovation here starts with knowing which one you have. Bromley is London’s largest borough by area — Victorian villas across Bickley and Chislehurst, the 1930s planned community of Petts Wood, Edwardian terraces around Bromley town, family homes in Hayes and Keston, modern apartments by Bromley South. We’ve worked with every type of property across BR1, BR2, BR4, BR5, BR6 and BR7 — and we know how Bromley Council handles planning applications across its 69 conservation areas.
— What we do in Bromley
The renovations we deliver across Bromley borough.
Period restorations in Bickley and Chislehurst
Bickley and Chislehurst are densely populated with substantial Victorian and Edwardian villas — many with original plaster cornices, mosaic tile entries, cast iron fireplaces, stained glass, ornate joinery and period sash windows worth preserving. We restore where it makes sense, rebuild from scratch where it doesn’t. See full property refurbishment service.
Petts Wood and 1930s heritage homes
Petts Wood was laid out as a planned estate between the wars, and its 1930s semis and detached houses keep a distinctive Arts and Crafts character. Bromley Council treats it as an Area of Special Residential Character with an Article 4 direction on top, which is why it is the most restricted part of the borough for roof and front-elevation work. Renovations here need to respect that — windows, doors, rooflines and front elevations are all controlled — and we design for it from the first sketch.
Kitchen extensions with garden views
Bromley’s larger plots and generous gardens make rear and wrap-around extensions particularly effective. Open-plan kitchen-diners with bi-fold or sliding doors opening to landscaped outdoor space, structural steel where required, roof lanterns or flat roofs depending on planning. See extensions and loft conversion services.
Loft conversions — Bickley, Chislehurst, Petts Wood
Hip-to-gable with a rear dormer is the Bromley classic — the borough’s 1930s semis in Bickley, Petts Wood and West Wickham were built with hipped roofs that convert well. Outside the conservation areas most lofts fall under permitted development with a Lawful Development Certificate and Building Regs only. Inside one — and Bromley has 69, with Article 4 directions covering sixteen areas of the borough — a dormer needs full planning permission. Which streets lost their roof rights, and what Petts Wood allows, is all in our Bromley loft conversion planning guide. See also loft conversion services.
Full house refurbishments
Complete refurbishments of three, four and five-bedroom Bromley family homes — full rewire, replaster, new kitchen and bathrooms, structural reconfiguration, bespoke joinery, period features restored where appropriate. Typical project 14-22 weeks. See property refurbishment service.
— Costs
House renovation costs in Bromley.
Honest ranges based on recent Bromley projects. Bickley and Chislehurst villas typically sit at the higher end due to size, specification, and conservation requirements. Hayes, Petts Wood and Bromley town terraces sit in the middle of these ranges. Smaller flats around Bromley South and Orpington sit at the lower end.
| Project type | Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom renovation | £6,000 – £25,000+ | 3-6 weeks |
| Kitchen renovation | £15,000 – £60,000+ | 4-8 weeks |
| Loft conversion | £55,000 – £110,000 | 8-12 weeks |
| Single-storey extension | £70,000 – £160,000 | 12-20 weeks |
| Full house refurbishment | £80,000 – £350,000+ | 14-22 weeks |
Prices exclude VAT, architect, structural engineer and council fees. Conservation area applications handled by trusted partners. Detailed fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
→ See our full pricing guide for South London renovations
— Planning in Bromley
Conservation areas, Article 4, Bromley Council.
Bromley falls under London Borough of Bromley. The borough designates 69 conservation areas — among them Bickley, Chislehurst, Hayes, Petts Wood, Keston Mark and Sundridge Park. Inside any of them, a loft dormer needs full planning permission — permitted development for roof enlargements does not apply on conservation area land at all.
Article 4 directions go further and remove permitted development for the smaller works too — window and door replacement, front elevation alterations, roof coverings, hard surfacing, boundary walls. Bromley has directions covering sixteen areas of the borough, including Bickley, parts of Chislehurst and Petts Wood. The council’s index is worth reading, but the property-specific search is what settles it, and we run that for your address before quoting.
Petts Wood is the most restricted part of the borough — an Area of Special Residential Character with an Article 4 direction layered on top. Original Arts and Crafts character requires sympathetic specification of windows, doors, roof tiles and external materials, and Bromley Council expects detailed conservation justification with the application.
We check planning constraints during the initial site visit — saves clients from designing something that won’t get approved.
— Why LMDEC
Why homeowners choose us for property refurbishment in Bromley.
Period and heritage property experience. Victorian, Edwardian and 1930s properties across South London since 2014. Bromley’s particular mix — grand villas in Bickley and Chislehurst, planned community semis in Petts Wood, Arts and Crafts detailing throughout — needs builders who understand the architectural significance.
£2 million Public Liability insurance, two-year workmanship warranty, six-month return visit included — and a separate ten-year guarantee on tanked floors and wet rooms. All gas work carried out by individually qualified Gas Safe registered subcontractors; all electrical work by individually qualified NICEIC certified subcontractors. Registration numbers available on request for verification before work starts. Founded by Lukasz Mazurek as a sole trader in 2014, incorporated as LMDEC LTD in 2018 (Companies House #11635394). Over fifty verified five-star reviews on Google, Trustindex and Yell — read what our clients say.
Bromley Council planning experience. Each conservation area in Bromley has different submission requirements and review timelines. We work with planning consultants who know what Bromley officers will and won’t accept — Petts Wood Arts and Crafts character, Chislehurst Victorian streetscape, Bickley villa rooflines.
— Stay in the loop
Follow your Bromley project in real time.
A kitchen extension, loft conversion or full refurbishment in Bromley means weeks of structural work, trades and decisions — easy to lose track of when you’re also at work. Every LMDEC project includes our private Client Portal: a live schedule, progress photos straight from site, all your documents and consents, and one-click sign-off on any variation with the cost shown before you decide. You’ll always know exactly where your build is up to, without chasing us — and with no app to install. See how the Client Portal works →
— Common questions
Frequently asked.
Do you work across all of Bromley borough?
Yes. We work regularly across BR1, BR2, BR4, BR5, BR6 and BR7 — Bromley town, Bickley, Hayes, Chislehurst, Petts Wood, Keston, West Wickham, Orpington, Sundridge, Plaistow. Beckenham and BR3 have their own page.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Bromley?
Most single-storey rear extensions and loft conversions in non-conservation areas (Bromley town, Hayes, parts of Orpington) fall under permitted development through Bromley Council. Conservation areas (Bickley, Chislehurst, Petts Wood, Hayes Conservation Area, Keston Mark, Sundridge Park) and Article 4 directions have stricter rules. We check your specific property’s planning history at the initial site visit.
Do you work on Petts Wood Arts and Crafts properties?
Yes. Petts Wood properties have particular requirements — original Arts and Crafts character, distinctive 1930s windows and doors, specific roof tile profiles, brick types. Renovations need sympathetic specification and Bromley Council expects detailed conservation justification. We know Petts Wood’s constraints well.
How long does a kitchen extension take in Bromley?
Typically 12-20 weeks on site for a single-storey rear or wrap-around extension with a new kitchen. Add 4-12 weeks before that for design, planning approval, and Building Regs drawings depending on whether permitted development applies. Conservation area projects can take 16-24 weeks for planning due to additional review.
Can I stay in the house during the build?
For loft conversions and most rear extensions, yes — we seal off the work area, manage dust, keep services running. Full house refurbishments usually mean kitchen and bathrooms are out of action for weeks — many Bromley clients arrange short rentals or stay with family. We’ll be honest at the quote stage about what’s realistic.
— Also serving
South London renovations beyond Bromley.
We work across South London and Surrey — every postcode has different planning rules, building stock, and architectural character.
Beckenham · Croydon · Purley & Kenley · Banstead · Wandsworth · Balham · Wimbledon · Richmond upon Thames · Kensington & Chelsea · Warlingham
Loft guides nearby: Bromley · Dulwich · Croydon · all South London loft conversions
— Ready to start
Let’s talk about your Bromley project.
Free site visit and detailed fixed-price quote within 48 hours. Bickley villa, Petts Wood semi, Chislehurst Victorian or modern apartment — we’ll quote any scope.