Renovations · Purley & Kenley
— Purley · Kenley · CR8
Property refurbishment in Purley & Kenley.
House renovation, loft conversions, kitchen extensions, bathroom renovations and full house refurbishments across Purley, Kenley, Riddlesdown, Purley Oaks and surrounding CR8 postcodes. Local South Croydon builders, family-run since 2014.
Property refurbishment in Purley and Kenley is home turf: LMDEC is based in South Croydon, five minutes from Purley and ten from Kenley, and house renovation across CR8 is where we have worked most since 2014 — 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 in Kenley and Purley
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 — 40 cubic metres of added roof volume on a terrace, 50 on a semi or detached — with a Lawful Development Certificate and Building Regs rather than full planning permission. Kenley in particular is hip-to-gable country: the 1930s semis along Hayes Lane, Godstone Road and the roads off Kenley Common were built with hipped roofs that convert well, and the hip-to-gable plus rear dormer usually gives a double bedroom and ensuite without touching the front of the house. Croydon has fewer conservation areas and Article 4 directions than any neighbouring borough, which is why most CR8 lofts go ahead without a planning application at all. We cover Kenley and Purley street by street — the Webb Estate, Kenley Aerodrome, Green Belt edges, 2026 costs — in our Kenley and Purley loft conversion guide, with the borough-wide picture in the Croydon loft conversion guide. See also 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
House 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 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.
The constraints that do bite in CR8: Green Belt to the south and east of Kenley, where extensions are judged against openness rather than just design; properties bordering Kenley Common, Riddlesdown and Kenley Aerodrome, where the council looks at the setting; any conservation area, inside which a loft dormer needs full planning permission whatever the borough; and any two-storey extension. Croydon’s Article 4 directions are few and none of them covers CR8 roofs — the Kenley Aerodrome, Kenley Lane and Mitchley Hill directions restrict fences on open Green Belt land only. The detail, with dates, is in our Kenley and Purley loft guide. We check your specific property’s planning history during the initial site visit.
— Why LMDEC
Why homeowners choose us for property refurbishment in Purley & Kenley.
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, plastering, kitchens, bathrooms, joinery, flooring, decoration — the trades your project needs are on our team, with gas and electrics by our regular Gas Safe and NICEIC registered subcontractors. One project manager from start to finish. No “the plasterer is waiting for the sparky” delays.
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 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. A separate ten-year guarantee covers tanked floors and wet rooms. Over fifty verified five-star reviews on Google, Trustindex and Yell — read what our clients say.
— Stay in the loop
Follow your Purley or Kenley project in real time.
A loft conversion, kitchen extension or full refurbishment in CR8 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 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. Green Belt to the south of Kenley and any conservation area have stricter rules — inside a conservation area a loft dormer always needs full planning permission. We check your specific property’s planning history at the initial site visit.
How long does a kitchen extension take in Purley?
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 · Banstead · Wandsworth · Balham · Wimbledon · Richmond upon Thames · Kensington & Chelsea · Beckenham · Bromley · Warlingham
Loft guides nearby: Kenley & Purley · Croydon · Selsdon · Bromley · all South London loft conversions
— 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 — usually on site the same day when something needs looking at.