Structural alterations
Knocking through load-bearing walls, chimney breast removal and opening up rooms, with temporary propping and steel beams installed to the engineer's calculations.
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General building across London
Construction Builders in London
Foundations, steel beams, load-bearing wall removal and full new builds, run by a site team that turns engineers' drawings into solid structures.
- Experienced site team
- Works to engineers' details
- Insurance certificates on request
- Covering all of London
Our trades
Structural and general construction services
The heavy, technical end of building work, delivered safely and signed off properly.
Groundworks & foundations
Excavation, trench-fill and strip foundations, drainage runs and slabs, prepared to pass Building Control inspection first time.
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Houses, annexes and small developments built from approved plans, from setting out through to watertight shell and finished interiors.
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Single and double-storey extensions built in brick or block, with roofs, glazing and services completed by our trades.
Get a quote for extensionsBrickwork & masonry
Facing brickwork matched to existing London stock, block walls, garden walls, repointing and lintel replacements.
Get a quote for brickwork & masonrySteel beams & RSJs
Supply and installation of RSJs, goalpost frames and padstones, with fire protection and making good around them.
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On site
From drawings to sign-off
A methodical programme that keeps the structure, inspections and trades in step.
Review the design
We go through drawings and calculations with you and flag anything that affects cost or programme.
Price & programme
You get a priced schedule of works and a realistic timeline before you commit.
Groundwork & structure
Foundations, walls, steels and roof go in, with each stage inspected as required.
Finish & certify
Services and finishes are completed and we make sure the Building Control completion certificate is issued.
Built to the drawings
Structure you can rely on
Structural work leaves no room for guesswork. We build to your structural engineer's calculations, keep Building Control involved at every inspection stage and record what goes in, so the finished building is safe, compliant and easy to sell later.
- Temporary works and propping planned in advance
- Inspections booked at the right stages
- Completion certificate on sign-off
Areas served
Construction builders serving every London borough
Our office on Uxbridge Road, W7, is our base for building work across Greater London.
Structural openings in period terraces, steelwork for extensions, brickwork and groundworks: the same principles apply across London, but the details change with the property, the access and the local council.
Many London projects involve party walls, tight access and on-street parking or skip permits, so we plan logistics as part of every quote.
London boroughs we cover
- Barking and Dagenham
- Barnet
- Bexley
- Brent
- Bromley
- Camden
- City of London
- Croydon
- Ealing
- Enfield
- Greenwich
- Hackney
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Haringey
- Harrow
- Havering
- Hillingdon
- Hounslow
- Islington
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Kingston upon Thames
- Lambeth
- Lewisham
- Merton
- Newham
- Redbridge
- Richmond upon Thames
- Southwark
- Sutton
- Tower Hamlets
- Waltham Forest
- Wandsworth
- Westminster
The difference
Builders who take structure seriously
Safety, compliance and a tidy site come as standard.
Safety-first sites
Method statements, propping and safe access are planned before demolition starts.
Paperwork in order
Calculations, inspection records and certificates are kept together and handed over at the end.
One site lead
A single point of contact runs the job and keeps you updated each week.
Matching materials
We source bricks and details that suit the original building, not just the nearest stock.
Honest programmes
Timescales allow for inspections and weather, so dates are realistic.
Insurance details on request
Ask for our insurance certificates when we quote and we’ll send them before any work is booked.
Free quote
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Send us the basics and, if you have them, mention whether drawings and calculations are ready.
FAQ
Construction FAQs
Common questions about structural and general building work.
Do I need a structural engineer to remove a wall?
If the wall is load-bearing, yes. An engineer calculates the beam, padstones and any column needed, and Building Control will expect to see those calculations. We can recommend engineers if you don't have one.
Is Building Regulations approval needed for structural work?
Yes. Removing load-bearing walls, new foundations and extensions all need Building Regulations approval, either through the council's Building Control or a registered building control approver. Inspections happen at key stages and a completion certificate is issued at the end.
How long does a steel beam installation take?
Installing a typical RSJ to open up a ground floor can take a few days, including propping, removal, fitting the steel and making good. Plastering and decoration add time. We give a programme with your quote.
Will I need to move out?
For most structural alterations, no, though some rooms will be out of use. For larger refurbishments or work affecting kitchens and bathrooms, some clients choose to stay elsewhere for part of the job.
Do you handle Party Wall matters?
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies to much structural work near a shared wall or boundary. Notices are the building owner's responsibility, but we'll advise on timing and work with appointed surveyors so the programme isn't held up.
Can you build from my architect's drawings?
Yes. Most of our projects come with plans and engineers' details already prepared. If anything is missing for construction, we'll flag it at the quoting stage.
What does a new build involve?
After planning approval, a new build typically moves through site set-up, groundworks and foundations, superstructure, roof, first fix services, plastering, second fix and finishes, with Building Control inspections along the way.
How do you price construction work?
We price from the drawings and specification, broken into a schedule of works. Where something can't be known until opened up, such as ground conditions, we say so and explain how it would be costed.
Are you insured?
Please ask for our insurance certificates when we quote. We’ll send them to you before any work is booked, and we recommend checking the insurance of anyone who works on your home.
Got drawings ready to build?
Send them over for a clear, priced schedule of works.