Builders & Renovation Specialists in Battersea
Kitchen extensions, loft conversions, bathrooms and full renovations in Battersea, South West London (SW11)
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About Battersea
Battersea has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, but behind the riverside developments lies a core of beautiful Victorian terraces and mansion flats that reward thoughtful renovation. Streets around Battersea Park, Northcote Road, and Lavender Hill are lined with period properties where homeowners invest seriously in extending and upgrading their homes.
Postcodes we cover: SW11, SW8
Popular Services in Battersea
Kitchen extensions dominate in Battersea — the classic Victorian terrace layout with a dark rear kitchen is transformed by a single-storey rear extension with bifold doors opening onto the garden. Side return extensions are equally popular, particularly on the terraces between Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Common where the side passage is wide enough for a meaningful gain. Bathroom renovations in Battersea tend to be at the premium end, with clients specifying high-end fixtures, underfloor heating, and walk-in showers.
Planning & Building Control in Battersea
Battersea falls under Wandsworth Council, which has a reputation as one of the more permissive London boroughs for residential extensions. Most single-storey rear extensions proceed under permitted development without issue. The Wandsworth Common and St Johns Hill conservation areas have additional design requirements. Wandsworth Council operates a pre-application advice service that we use to confirm feasibility before committing to designs on complex projects.
Battersea Property Insights
Victorian terraces in Battersea typically have London stock brick walls, timber floors, and slate roofs. Many properties in SW11 have basements that can be converted, though the high water table near the river means tanking and waterproofing are critical. The clay subsoil across Battersea requires foundations of 1.2-1.5 metres for extensions, and properties near the Thames may need additional ground investigation.
Common Projects in Battersea
Single-storey rear kitchen extension on a Victorian terrace
The flagship Battersea project. The terraces around Northcote Road, Lavender Hill, and Battersea Park Road have classic dark galley kitchens at the rear that get transformed by a 4-5 metre rear extension with bifold or sliding doors and a roof lantern. Cost is from £55,000 including structural steelwork, foundations on Battersea clay (typically 1.2-1.5 metres), glazing, electrics, plumbing, and finishes. Build time 12-14 weeks. Wandsworth Council's permitted development process is efficient for the standard 3-metre rear extension, and most projects don't need a full planning application.
Side return extension on a terrace
The terraces between Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Common have side passages of 1.0-1.5 metres that suit infilling with a glazed roof and steel-framed structure. Combined with knocking through the existing kitchen wall, the result is a wide open-plan kitchen-diner without giving up garden space. Cost is from £35,000 including structural steelwork, foundations, glazing, electrics, plumbing, and finishes. Build time 8-12 weeks. Party wall agreements with the neighbouring property are needed because the side return shares a boundary wall, and we serve notice early to avoid scheduling delays.
Basement tanking and conversion
Many Battersea Victorian terraces have unused or underused basements that can be tanked and converted into utility rooms, wine stores, home offices, or guest accommodation. The high water table near the Thames creates groundwater pressure that pushes water through brickwork, so a waterproof membrane system (Newton or Triton) is essential. Cost is from £15,000 for tanking; converting to habitable use adds £20,000-£50,000 depending on specification. Build time 10-16 weeks. We do a ground investigation before quoting on properties within 100 metres of the river.
Premium bathroom renovation
Battersea bathrooms are typically at the premium end — Duravit or Lefroy Brooks sanitaryware, Crosswater or Hansgrohe brassware, large-format porcelain or natural stone tiles, frameless walk-in showers, and underfloor heating. The Victorian terraces here often still run on gravity-fed hot water with a cold tank in the loft, and clients usually take the opportunity to switch to an unvented cylinder or combi boiler during the bathroom renovation. Cost is from £8,000 for a full bathroom renovation. Build time 3-5 weeks. Cast-iron soil stack replacement is a common add-on while the wall is open.
Our Services in Battersea
Kitchen Extensions
We design and build kitchen extensions that turn cramped, separate rooms into open-plan spaces you actually want to cook and eat in.
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Bathroom Fitting
Full bathroom renovations, from stripping out tired suites to fitting walk-in showers, freestanding baths, and underfloor heating.
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Side Return Extensions
That narrow alley down the side of your terrace? We turn it into usable kitchen space.
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Loft Conversions
Add a bedroom, en-suite, or home office without moving house.
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Painter & Decorator
Clean lines, sharp edges, and a finish that lasts.
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Property Renovation
Whole-house renovations managed by one team — structural work, rewiring, replumbing, kitchens, bathrooms, and decoration.
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Damp Proofing
Damp ruins walls, damages health, and knocks thousands off your property value.
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Garage Conversions
Your garage is wasted space.
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End of Tenancy Painting
Tenants out Friday, painters in Monday, keys back by Thursday.
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Media Wall Installation
We design and build bespoke media walls — the framework, the joinery, the electrics, and the finish.
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Exterior Painting & Decorating
Exterior house painting that survives the British weather.
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Dormer Loft Conversions
We build rear and L-shaped dormer loft conversions on Victorian and Edwardian terraces across South London, adding full standing headroom and a proper top-floor room.
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Mansard Loft Conversions
A mansard loft conversion rebuilds the rear roof slope to a near-vertical wall at around 70 degrees, which gains the most floor space and headroom of any loft type.
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Hip to Gable Loft Conversions
A hip to gable loft conversion squares off the sloping hip end of a roof into a vertical gable wall, gaining real width and head height across the loft.
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Velux Loft Conversions
A rooflight loft conversion keeps the existing roof shape and fits skylights into the slope.
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Bungalow Loft Conversions
Turning a single-storey bungalow into a two-storey home by building into the roof space, usually with a hip-to-gable and rear dormer that add bedrooms and an en-suite upstairs.
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Wet Room Installation
A fully tanked, level-access wet room built around the drain: gradient floor, membrane carried to ceiling height and cured, then tiled.
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Walk-in Shower Installation
Walk-in showers built with frameless glass, a low-profile tray or level access, recessed tiled niches and proper tanking behind every tile.
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Microcement Bathrooms
A microcement bathroom gives you one continuous polished cement surface across walls and floor, with no grout lines for mould to colonise.
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Luxury Bathrooms
High-specification bathrooms built around natural stone, large-format porcelain and quality brassware, with freestanding baths, underfloor heating and layered lighting set out at the design stage.
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Interior Painting & Decorating
Interior painting and decorating across South London, from a single room to a full house.
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Commercial Painting
Commercial painting for offices, shops and communal areas across South London.
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Spray Painting & Kitchen Respray
Spray painting that gives a factory-flat finish brush and roller cannot reach.
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Handyman & Property Maintenance
A reliable local handyman backed by a proper building firm.
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Gutter Cleaning
We clear blocked gutters and downpipes on terraces, semis and larger houses across South London, then check the falls and the joints while we are up there.
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Furniture & Flat-Pack Assembly
Flat-pack wardrobes, beds, chests and units built square and solid, with every fixing seated so nothing wobbles and tall pieces anchored to the wall.
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Fence Repair
Storm-damaged and rotten fences put right across South London.
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TV Wall Mounting
A TV mounted properly, fixed into studs or masonry to hold the weight, set level at the right height, with the cables run out of sight rather than left hanging down the wall.
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What Customers Say
“So happy with the work done by Les and Richard!! We bought a house that needed new paint, cracks filled, a new bathroom fan and some mold removal and they did it all. The quality of the work is phenomenal; it looks like a brand new house. We’ll definitely be hiring them for our future projects!”
Brenna Bodine
3 months ago
“So happy with Joel’s work in refurbishing my flat. There was no job too big or small for him and all done to a high standard. I won’t hesitate to use him again!”
Callum Stone
4 months ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the Thames affect renovation projects in Battersea?
- Properties within 100 metres of the river typically have higher groundwater levels, which matters for any below-ground work. Basement conversions need full waterproof tanking systems (Newton or Triton membranes) rather than simple damp proofing. Extensions may need a ground investigation to determine the water table depth before foundations are designed. The Environment Agency flood risk maps cover most riverside SW11 properties, and we check the flood zone designation at the survey. Properties further from the river (Battersea Rise, Northcote area) have standard clay subsoil and don't have the same groundwater issues.
- Why do extensions cost more in Battersea than in surrounding boroughs?
- Two reasons. First, the Battersea clay subsoil requires deeper foundations (1.2-1.5 metres) than sandy areas, and properties near mature trees may need 1.8-2.0 metre piled foundations. Second, the local market expects premium finishes — Crittall-style glazing, roof lanterns, premium kitchens, underfloor heating — which add cost over standard specifications. The Wandsworth Council planning fees are standard, and Building Control fees are typical for London. The cost premium over outer boroughs is typically 15-25% for an equivalent project, mostly in foundations and finishes.
- Can I extend a Battersea property in a conservation area?
- Yes, but with constraints. The Wandsworth Common, St Johns Hill, and other Battersea conservation areas require visible alterations to match the existing character. Rear extensions are usually fine because they're not visible from the street. Front-facing dormers on loft conversions are generally refused; rear dormers are accepted. Wandsworth Council's pre-application advice service is useful for confirming feasibility before committing to designs. Listed buildings (Grade II is most common) need Listed Building Consent before any work, and we apply for that as part of the project.
- How long does a Battersea kitchen extension take?
- Twelve to fourteen weeks for a standard 4-5 metre rear extension on a Victorian terrace, weather permitting. Schedule is roughly: weeks 1-2 groundwork and foundations, weeks 3-4 structural walls and steelwork, weeks 5-6 roofing and weatherproofing, week 7 first-fix electrics and plumbing, weeks 8-9 plastering and second fix, weeks 10-11 kitchen fitting, weeks 12-14 painting and snagging. We provide a detailed programme of works before starting and photo updates throughout the build throughout. Side return extensions and wraparounds add 2-4 weeks to the standard rear-extension timeline.
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