Property Refurbishment · Croydon
— Croydon · CR0 · CR2 · CR8
Property refurbishment in Croydon.
Home renovation, kitchen extensions, loft conversions, bathroom renovations and full house refurbishments across Croydon, Addiscombe, Shirley, Sanderstead, Selsdon, South Norwood and surrounding CR postcodes. Family-run builders based in South Croydon since 2014.
Property refurbishment in Croydon is our home market — our office is at Capital Business Centre, South Croydon, and home renovation across the borough is where most of our work happens. We’ve been refurbishing Croydon homes since 2014, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces in central Croydon and Norbury, 1930s semis in Shirley and Selsdon, period villas in Sanderstead and Croham Hurst, to modern townhouses across CR0, CR2, CR7 and CR8. London Borough of Croydon planning rules covered.
— What we do in Croydon
The renovations we deliver across Croydon.
Kitchen extensions and open-plan refurbishments
Single-storey rear and side-return extensions for the Victorian and Edwardian terraces across central Croydon, Addiscombe and Thornton Heath. Wrap-around extensions for the 1930s semis in Shirley, Selsdon and Sanderstead. Open-plan kitchen-diners with bi-fold doors opening to gardens. See extensions and loft conversion services.
Loft conversions
Dormer and hip-to-gable conversions for Croydon’s terraces and semis — typically one or two bedrooms with ensuite. Most fall under permitted development — 40 cubic metres of added roof volume on a terrace, 50 on a semi or detached — with a Lawful Development Certificate and Building Regs only. Inside a conservation area that allowance does not apply and a dormer needs full planning permission. Croydon has fewer of those than its neighbours, which is why we wrote Loft conversions in Croydon: the borough where you probably don’t need planning permission.
Kitchen renovations
Bespoke shaker, handleless and modern kitchens with quartz or marble worktops, integrated appliances, structural openings between kitchen and dining where the layout allows. Premium German cabinetry, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, statement islands. See kitchen renovation projects.
Bathroom renovations
Family bathrooms, ensuites and luxury wet rooms with proper waterproofing, underfloor heating, premium tiling and fittings. Most Croydon properties have space for separate shower and bath layouts. See bathroom renovation gallery.
Full house refurbishments
Complete refurbishments of two, three and four-bedroom Croydon family homes — kitchen and bathrooms, full rewire, replaster, oak flooring throughout, structural openings, bespoke joinery, period features restored where appropriate. Typical project 12-20 weeks. See property refurbishment service.
— Recent Croydon projects
Recent property refurbishment in Croydon and surrounding postcodes.
— Costs
Home renovation costs in Croydon.
Honest ranges based on recent Croydon and South Croydon projects. Final price depends on size, finishes, structural complexity and existing property condition. Croydon pricing typically sits below central London markets — around 15-25% under Kensington or Chelsea equivalents.
| Project type | Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom renovation | £6,000 – £25,000+ | 3-6 weeks |
| Kitchen renovation | £15,000 – £60,000+ | 4-8 weeks |
| Loft conversion | £50,000 – £100,000 | 8-12 weeks |
| Single-storey extension | £70,000 – £150,000 | 12-20 weeks |
| Full house refurbishment | £70,000 – £300,000+ | 12-20 weeks |
Prices exclude VAT, architect, structural engineer and council fees. Detailed fixed-price quote within 48 hours of site visit.
→ See our full pricing guide for South London renovations
— Planning in Croydon
Planning permission and Croydon Council.
Croydon falls under London Borough of Croydon. Most single-storey rear extensions (up to 3 metres on a terrace or semi, 4 on a detached house — or 6 and 8 metres under the larger home extension scheme with prior approval), loft conversions within the 40 cubic metre allowance for terraces and 50 for semis and detached homes, and side returns within certain limits fall under permitted development — meaning Lawful Development Certificate and Building Regs only, not full planning permission.
Conservation areas across Croydon include Central Croydon (around Surrey Street and the Town Hall), parts of Addiscombe, Sanderstead Pond, South Norwood, Chatsworth Road and Whitgift School. Inside any of them, a loft dormer needs full planning permission. Croydon’s Article 4 directions are unusually few: the one that affects roofs covers the Chatsworth Road conservation area, and the direction on The Waldrons covers front elevations and boundaries rather than roofs — both confirmed on 21 January 2016. Elsewhere in the borough, front elevation alterations, rooflines visible from the highway and external rendering are the things most likely to need a full application. Listed buildings around central Croydon need Listed Building Consent. We check your specific property’s planning history during the initial site visit.
Full guidance and current planning rules on the London Borough of Croydon planning portal.
See current UK planning permission guidance on GOV.UK.
— Why LMDEC
Why homeowners choose us for property refurbishment in Croydon.
Local — based in Croydon. Our office is at Capital Business Centre, South Croydon (CR2 0BS). No long commutes, no fuel surcharges, materials delivered without delays. We can usually be on site within thirty minutes when issues come up, and we have worked with Croydon’s planning and Building Control teams on projects across the borough for years.
All trades in-house. Bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing, gas, electrics, plastering, kitchens, bathrooms, joinery, flooring, decoration — every trade your project needs is on our team. One project manager from start to finish. No “the plasterer is waiting for the sparky” delays. Property refurbishment requires all trades coordinated together — that’s exactly what we deliver in-house.
Over a decade of building experience. Founded by Lukasz Mazurek as a sole trader in 2014, incorporated as LMDEC LTD in 2018 (Companies House #11635394). Hundreds of South London projects across every Croydon postcode.
£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. Over fifty verified five-star reviews on Google, Trustindex and Yell — read what our clients say.
— Stay in the loop
Follow your Croydon project in real time.
A kitchen extension, loft conversion or full refurbishment in Croydon 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 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 serve all Croydon postcodes?
Yes. We’re based in South Croydon (CR2) and work across all Croydon postcodes — CR0 (central, West Croydon, Waddon, Croham), CR2 (South Croydon, Sanderstead, Selsdon), CR4 (Mitcham), CR5 (Coulsdon), CR7 (Thornton Heath), CR8 (Purley, Kenley), and CR9 (mail-only Croydon). Plus surrounding SE25, SE26, SW16 postcodes.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Croydon?
Most single-storey rear extensions and loft conversions fall under permitted development through London Borough of Croydon. Conservation areas (Central Croydon, parts of Addiscombe, Sanderstead Pond) and Article 4 directions have stricter rules — particularly affecting front elevations and rooflines. We check your specific property’s planning history at the initial site visit, before any commitment.
How long does a kitchen extension take in Croydon?
Typically 12-20 weeks on site for a single-storey rear 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 and which conservation rules affect your property.
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 Croydon clients arrange short rentals or stay with family. We’ll be honest at the quote stage about what’s realistic.
Do you handle planning applications?
We work with trusted local architects and planning consultants and can manage the entire process — Croydon Council planning applications, Building Regs drawings, structural engineer calculations, party wall notices. Or we work alongside your own team if you’ve already engaged an architect.
— Also serving
South London renovations beyond Croydon.
We work across South London and Surrey — every postcode has different planning rules, building stock, and architectural character.
Purley & Kenley · Banstead · Wandsworth · Balham · Wimbledon · Richmond upon Thames · Kensington & Chelsea · Beckenham · Bromley · Warlingham
Loft guides nearby: Croydon · Selsdon · Streatham · Bromley · all South London loft conversions
— Ready to start
Let’s talk about your Croydon project.
Free site visit and detailed fixed-price quote within 48 hours. We’re based in South Croydon — usually on site within thirty minutes, anywhere in the borough.