Renovations · Purley & Kenley
— Purley · Kenley · CR8
Property refurbishment in Purley & Kenley.
Kitchen extensions, loft conversions, bathroom renovations and full house refurbishments across Purley, Kenley, Riddlesdown, Purley Oaks and surrounding CR8 postcodes. Local Croydon-based builders, two decades of experience.
LMDEC is based in South Croydon — five minutes from Purley, ten from Kenley. We’ve refurbished homes across CR8 for over a decade — Edwardian villas around Purley Hill and Riddlesdown, spacious 1930s detached and semi-detached properties through Kenley and Purley Oaks, modern family homes on newer developments. London Borough of Croydon planning rules covered.
— What we do in Purley & Kenley
The renovations we deliver across CR8.
Kitchen extensions with garden views
Purley and Kenley properties typically have generous plots and mature gardens — ideal for rear and wrap-around extensions. Open-plan kitchen-diners with bi-fold or sliding doors opening onto 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 for the 1930s and post-war semis common across Purley Oaks, Kenley and Riddlesdown — typically adding one or two bedrooms with ensuite. Most fall under permitted development through London Borough of Croydon, with Lawful Development Certificate and Building Regs required rather than full planning permission. See loft conversion services.
Luxury bathrooms and ensuites
Family bathrooms, ensuites and luxury wet rooms — full installations with proper waterproofing, underfloor heating, premium tiling and fittings. Most Purley and Kenley properties have the space for separate shower and bath layouts, plus dedicated ensuites with the master bedroom. See bathroom renovation gallery.
Full house refurbishments
Complete refurbishments of three, four and five-bedroom Purley and Kenley family homes — kitchen and bathrooms, full rewire, replaster, oak flooring throughout, structural reconfiguration, bespoke joinery, period features restored where appropriate. Typical project 14-22 weeks. See property refurbishment service for tiered pricing.
Painting and decorating
High-end interior decoration with premium paint brands (Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Cole & Son), wallpaper hanging, bespoke panelling, decorative finishes. Most Purley clients combine decoration with bathroom or kitchen renovations to coordinate the whole property. See painting and decorating services.
— Recent Purley & Kenley projects
Recent work across CR8.
— Costs
Renovation costs in Purley & Kenley.
Honest ranges based on recent Purley, Kenley and South Croydon projects. Purley Hill and Riddlesdown areas typically sit at the higher end of these ranges due to the size and specification of properties. Smaller homes in Purley Oaks and central Kenley sit in the middle.
| 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. Detailed fixed-price quote within 48 hours of site visit.
→ See our full pricing guide for South London renovations
— Planning in Purley & Kenley
Planning permission and Croydon Council.
Purley and Kenley fall under London Borough of Croydon. Most single-storey rear extensions (up to 4m for terraced, 6m for detached), loft conversions under 40m³, and side returns within certain limits fall under permitted development — meaning Lawful Development Certificate and Building Regs only, not full planning permission.
Important constraints in CR8: conservation areas around Purley Hill, Riddlesdown and parts of Kenley Common; Green Belt boundaries to the south; properties bordering open spaces; and any double-storey extension typically require full planning permission. We check your specific property’s planning history during the initial site visit.
— Why LMDEC
Why Purley & Kenley homeowners choose us.
Local — five minutes from Purley. Our office is at Capital Business Centre, South Croydon (CR2 0BS). No long commutes, no fuel surcharges, materials delivered without delays. We can be on site within twenty minutes when issues come up.
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.
Two decades of building experience. Founded by Lukasz Mazurek in 2014, incorporated as LMDEC LTD in 2018 (Companies House #11635394). Hundreds of South London and Surrey-border projects.
£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.
— Common questions
Frequently asked.
Do you serve Purley, Kenley and surrounding CR8 postcodes?
Yes. We work regularly across CR8 — Purley, Kenley, Purley Oaks, Riddlesdown — plus surrounding postcodes including Coulsdon (CR5), Sanderstead (CR2), Old Coulsdon and Whyteleafe (CR3). South Croydon-based, around five to ten minutes’ drive from most CR8 addresses.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Purley or Kenley?
Most single-storey rear extensions and loft conversions fall under permitted development through London Borough of Croydon. Conservation areas around Purley Hill and Riddlesdown, plus Green Belt boundaries to the south of Kenley, have stricter rules. We check your specific property’s planning history at the initial site visit.
How long does a kitchen extension take?
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.
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 Purley and Kenley 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 Purley & Kenley.
We work across South London and Surrey — every postcode has different planning rules, building stock, and architectural character.
Croydon renovations · Banstead · Wandsworth · Wimbledon · Richmond upon Thames · Kensington & Chelsea · Beckenham · Bromley · Warlingham
— Ready to start
Let’s talk about your Purley or Kenley project.
Free site visit and detailed fixed-price quote within 48 hours. We’re a five-minute drive from Purley and ten from Kenley — no excuses for delays.