Renovations · Richmond
— Richmond upon Thames · TW9 · TW10
Property refurbishment in Richmond upon Thames.
House renovation, period restorations, kitchen extensions, loft conversions and full house refurbishments — Richmond, Kew, Petersham, East Sheen, Ham and Mortlake. Family-run across South and West London since 2014.
Property refurbishment in Richmond upon Thames is one of our main markets, alongside house renovation across TW9, TW10 and the Sheen and Barnes side of the borough. Victorian and Edwardian villas around Richmond Hill, riverside apartments along the Thames, Georgian terraces in Petersham, family homes in East Sheen and Kew Gardens — we’ve worked with every type of property across TW9, TW10 and surrounding postcodes. Conservation areas, Article 4 directions, Royal Botanic Gardens setting — we know the constraints.
— What we do in Richmond
The renovations we deliver across Richmond.
Period restorations and Victorian refurbishments
Richmond Hill, Petersham, and parts of East Sheen are densely populated with Victorian and Edwardian villas — many with period plaster cornices, original mosaic floors, cast iron fireplaces, and stained glass worth preserving. We restore rather than replace where it makes sense, and rebuild from scratch where it doesn’t. See full property refurbishment service for tiered pricing.
Kitchen extensions with garden views
Richmond’s terraced and semi-detached homes typically have generous rear gardens — perfect for side-return and rear extensions opening to landscaped outdoor space. Open-plan kitchen-diners with bi-fold or sliding doors, structural steel where needed, roof lanterns where planning allows. See extensions and loft conversion services.
Loft conversions
Dormer, hip-to-gable and Mansard conversions across Richmond’s terraces and semis. Richmond has around 85 conservation areas, and inside any of them a dormer needs full planning permission — permitted development for roof enlargements does not apply on conservation area land at all. We check which one you are in before quoting. Full Building Regs compliance, sound insulation between floors, properly designed staircases. Read our Richmond loft conversion planning guide — including the Kew World Heritage Site buffer zone — or see loft conversion services.
Luxury bathrooms and ensuites
Walk-in wet rooms, freestanding stone baths, marble tiling, underfloor heating, brushed brass fittings. Period bathrooms restored to spa quality, or modern minimalist installations in newer properties. See bathroom renovation gallery.
Full house refurbishments
Complete refurbishments of four and five-bedroom Richmond family homes — full rewire, replaster, new kitchen and bathrooms, structural reconfiguration, bespoke joinery, period features restored, modern services integrated invisibly. Typical project 16-28 weeks. See property refurbishment service.
— Costs
House renovation costs in Richmond upon Thames.
Honest ranges based on recent Richmond, Kew and Petersham projects. Richmond is a high-spec market — most clients choose premium finishes, bespoke joinery, and full structural work. Conservation area constraints can affect budget where bespoke materials are required to match heritage character.
| Project type | Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury bathroom | £12,000 – £35,000+ | 4-7 weeks |
| Kitchen renovation | £25,000 – £80,000+ | 6-12 weeks |
| Loft conversion | £60,000 – £140,000 | 10-16 weeks |
| Rear / side extension | £80,000 – £200,000 | 4-8 months |
| Full house refurbishment | £150,000 – £500,000+ | 16-28 weeks |
Prices exclude VAT, architect, structural engineer and council fees. Conservation area applications and Article 4 checks handled by our trusted partners. Detailed fixed-price quote within 48 hours.
→ See our full pricing guide for South London renovations
— Planning in Richmond
Conservation areas, Article 4, Richmond Council.
Richmond upon Thames is one of London’s most heavily protected boroughs from a planning perspective. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council designates around 85 conservation areas — more than almost any other London borough — covering Richmond Hill, Richmond Green, Petersham, Ham, Kew Gardens, Mortlake, East Sheen and Barnes. 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 smaller works too — replacement windows and doors, front elevation alterations, roof coverings, hard surfacing to front gardens, boundary walls. Richmond applies them widely across its conservation areas, so on many streets even like-for-like window replacement is a planning matter. Around Kew Gardens there is an additional layer: the World Heritage Site buffer zone, where the council assesses the impact of any roof or rear alteration on the setting of the Gardens. Which conservation area you are in decides what your design has to look like, and we read the appraisal before your architect draws anything.
Listed buildings are common around Richmond Green and the riverside — Grade II listings require Listed Building Consent for any alterations affecting character. We work with conservation officers and heritage consultants from the start of any listed-building project.
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 Richmond.
Conservation and heritage experience. We have worked with Victorian and Edwardian properties across South and West London since 2014. We know the difference between restoration and replacement — what’s worth saving, what’s worth rebuilding, and where modern services can be integrated invisibly into period homes.
All trades in-house. Bricklaying, carpentry, joinery, plumbing, gas, electrics, plastering, kitchens, bathrooms, 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.
Trusted planning and architectural partners. Richmond projects often need a planning consultant, structural engineer, heritage consultant, and architect working alongside the builder. We have a network of trusted local specialists, or we’ll work seamlessly alongside your own team.
£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 Richmond project in real time.
Conservation-area and listed-building work in Richmond rarely runs exactly to plan — which is why transparency matters most here. Every LMDEC project includes our private Client Portal: a live schedule, progress photos straight from site, all your documents and consents in one secure login, 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 Richmond upon Thames?
Yes. We work regularly across TW9, TW10, SW13 and SW14 postcodes — Richmond town, Richmond Hill, Petersham, Ham, Kew, Kew Gardens, North Sheen, East Sheen, Mortlake, Barnes, and surrounding areas.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Richmond?
Richmond has extensive conservation areas and Article 4 directions, which remove many permitted development rights. Most extensions, loft conversions and external alterations require full planning permission through London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council. We check your specific property’s planning history at the initial site visit, before any commitment.
Do you work on listed buildings in Richmond?
Yes. We’ve worked on Grade II listed properties across South London — these require Listed Building Consent in addition to (or instead of) planning permission. We work with heritage consultants from the start of any listed-building project to ensure compliance and protect what matters.
How long does a Richmond kitchen extension take?
Typically 12-20 weeks on site for a single-storey rear extension with a new kitchen. Add 12-24 weeks before that for design, planning permission, and Building Regs drawings — longer than non-conservation areas because Richmond Council typically requires more detailed submissions.
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 Richmond clients arrange short rentals or stay with family. We’ll be honest at the quote stage about what’s realistic.
— Also serving
South and West London renovations beyond Richmond.
We work across South and West London — every postcode has different planning rules, building stock, and architectural character.
Wandsworth · Kensington & Chelsea · Wimbledon · Balham · Beckenham · Bromley · Banstead · Croydon · Purley & Kenley · Warlingham
Loft guides nearby: Richmond · Wimbledon · Wandsworth · all South London loft conversions
— Ready to start
Let’s talk about your Richmond project.
Free site visit and detailed fixed-price quote within 48 hours. Conservation area or new build, listed building or modern townhouse — we’ll quote any scope.