Builders in Kensington, W8
Renovations, extensions, kitchens and bathrooms for Kensington houses and flats, carried out with care for period detail and the Royal Borough’s planning rules.
Kensington homes need a builder who respects original features and works neatly in tight streets and shared buildings.
From stucco-fronted terraces and garden squares to mews houses and mansion blocks, most Kensington properties are 19th-century buildings with cornicing, sash windows, panelled doors and fireplaces worth keeping. We repair and restore these features, and fit new kitchens, bathrooms and joinery that suit the age of the house.
Kensington is in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, where most streets are in conservation areas and many buildings are listed. Roof extensions, rear extensions and changes to windows usually need planning permission, and listed buildings also need listed building consent. We plan the work around those rules from the first visit.
Many Kensington homes are flats in converted houses or mansion blocks. Work there often needs the consent of the freeholder or managing agent, party wall agreements with neighbours and careful access arrangements. We handle that paperwork with you, so the build can start on time.
What we do in Kensington
Our services in Kensington
Loft conversions in Kensington
Mansard and rear roof extensions where the street allows, designed to meet conservation area guidance and built to match the original roofline.
House extensions in Kensington
Rear and side infill extensions for houses and lower-ground flats, with planning applications prepared for the Royal Borough.
Kitchen renovation in Kensington
Bespoke and fitted kitchens for period rooms and new extensions, including joinery that matches the existing woodwork.
Bathroom renovation in Kensington
Bathrooms and en suites for houses and flats, with careful waterproofing and sound insulation in shared buildings.
Client feedback
What our clients say
Paul and his boys have recently finished a 6 week project of renovating 2 large bathrooms in my home. I was impressed by their timekeeping and tidiness. The job was completed on time and within our budget. Paul helped with ideas and a few changes that really made our bathrooms special.Penny Atkinson · Chelsea, SW10
Abode undertook the complete renovation of our house. They completely gutted the property and fitted three new bathrooms, a beautiful family kitchen and decorated the entire house inside and out. The work was completed within the time frame and we can only recommend Paul and his team of guys.Eloise Wetherby · SW15
Questions
Building work in Kensington: common questions
Do I need planning permission for building work in Kensington?
Often, yes. Much of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is covered by conservation areas, and flats and listed buildings do not have permitted development rights. We check your address and tell you which consents you need before design work begins.
Can you renovate a flat in a mansion block?
Yes. We regularly work in shared buildings. We agree working hours and access with the managing agent, protect the common parts and keep noise and dust to a minimum.
Do you restore original features?
Yes. We repair and replace cornicing, skirting, sash windows, floors and fireplaces, and decorate to a high standard so the new work blends with the old.
Which areas near Kensington do you cover?
We work across West London, including Holland Park, Notting Hill, Shepherds Bush, Chiswick and Acton. See all the areas we cover.
Ready to talk about your project?
Call us or send a short enquiry — we will get back to you promptly.