— Bromley · BR1 · BR2 · BR7
Property refurbishment in Bromley.
Period restorations, kitchen extensions, loft conversions and full house refurbishments across Bromley, Bickley, Chislehurst, Hayes, Petts Wood and surrounding postcodes. Two decades of South London building experience.
Bromley is one of London’s largest and most architecturally varied boroughs — 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 the borough’s many 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 is one of the UK’s earliest planned residential estates — its 1930s semis and detached houses have a distinctive Arts and Crafts character protected by conservation area status. Renovations here need to respect the architectural heritage — windows, doors, rooflines, and front elevations are restricted. We’ve worked extensively with Petts Wood’s particular constraints.
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 for growing families
Dormer, hip-to-gable and Mansard conversions across Bromley’s semis and terraces — typically one or two bedrooms with ensuite. Most fall under permitted development through Bromley Council with Lawful Development Certificate and Building Regs only. Conservation areas (Bickley, Chislehurst, Petts Wood, Hayes) have stricter rules requiring full planning permission. See 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
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 operates multiple significant conservation areas — most notably Bickley, Chislehurst (one of the largest in south-east London), Hayes, Petts Wood (the 1930s planned community), Keston Mark, and Sundridge Park.
Article 4 directions apply in Bickley, parts of Chislehurst, and Petts Wood — removing permitted development rights for front elevation alterations, side extensions, rooflines visible from highway, satellite dishes, hard surfacing to front gardens, and window replacements.
Petts Wood has particular sensitivities as one of the UK’s earliest planned residential estates — original Arts and Crafts character requires sympathetic specification of windows, doors, roof tiles, and external materials. Bromley Council expects detailed conservation justification.
We check planning constraints during the initial site visit — saves clients from designing something that won’t get approved.
— Why LMDEC
Why Bromley homeowners choose us.
Period and heritage property experience. Two decades of Victorian, Edwardian and 1930s properties across South London. 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. 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. Forty-three verified five-star reviews on Google, Trustindex and Yell.
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.
£2M public liability insurance, NICEIC certified electricians, Gas Safe registered plumber, two-year workmanship warranty. Founded by Lukasz Mazurek in 2014, incorporated as LMDEC LTD in 2018 (Companies House #11635394). Forty-three verified five-star reviews across Google, Trustindex and Yell.
— 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. Plus surrounding Beckenham (BR3).
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’ve worked on several Petts Wood projects with this approach.
How long does a kitchen extension take?
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 renovations · Croydon · Purley & Kenley · Banstead · Wandsworth · Wimbledon · Richmond upon Thames · Kensington & Chelsea · Warlingham
— 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.