Property Services in Fulham
Professional renovations and home improvements in Fulham, South West London
About Fulham
Fulham is one of London's most desirable residential areas, with elegant Victorian terraces along Munster Road and Bishops Park, Edwardian mansion flats near Fulham Broadway, and premium riverside properties. Homeowners here expect a high standard of workmanship and typically specify premium materials and finishes for their renovation projects.
Postcodes we cover: SW6
Popular Services in Fulham
Kitchen extensions are the flagship project in Fulham, with the Victorian terraces benefiting from rear and side return extensions that create the large, light-filled kitchen-diners the area is known for. Basement conversions are also significant in Fulham, where high property values justify the investment in excavating and tanking to create additional living space. Bathroom renovations tend to be at the premium end, with clients specifying designer fixtures and bespoke joinery.
Planning & Building Control in Fulham
Fulham falls under Hammersmith and Fulham Council. The extensive Fulham Park Gardens, Studdridge Street, and Hurlingham conservation areas impose strict design requirements including specific materials, window styles, and roof treatments. Basement development is subject to specific policies following concerns about nuisance from large-scale excavation — the council has introduced restrictions on single-storey basement depth and requirements for Construction Management Plans. We ensure all designs comply with current policy before submission.
Fulham Property Insights
The Victorian terraces in Fulham are typically well-proportioned with good ceiling heights (2.8-3.0 metres) and generous room sizes. Many have rear additions that were built in stages over the years — when extending, we often remove these and rebuild to create a cleaner, more efficient layout. The London Clay subsoil in SW6 requires careful foundation design, particularly for basement conversions where hydrostatic pressure from groundwater must be managed. Fulham properties near the river may be in Flood Zone 2, requiring a Flood Risk Assessment.
Common Projects in Fulham
Wraparound kitchen extension on a Victorian terrace
The flagship Fulham project. The Victorian terraces along Munster Road, Bishops Road, and the streets towards Bishops Park have generous side returns and deep rear gardens that suit combined side-and-rear wraparound extensions of 25-40 square metres. Typical specification includes Crittall-style glazing, roof lanterns, underfloor heating, and a high-end kitchen from a specialist supplier. Cost is £85,000-£150,000 including structural steelwork, foundations on Fulham clay (typically 1.2-1.5 metres), glazing, electrics, plumbing, and finishes. Build time 14-18 weeks. Hammersmith and Fulham permitted development covers most projects within the standard limits.
Basement conversion with full tanking
Significant in Fulham where high property values justify the investment in excavating and tanking. Conversions create utility rooms, wine stores, home offices, gyms, or guest accommodation. The London Clay creates groundwater pressure that pushes water through brickwork, so a waterproof membrane system (Newton or Triton) is essential. Cost is £25,000-£60,000 for tanking; converting to habitable use adds £30,000-£80,000 depending on specification. Build time 16-24 weeks. Hammersmith and Fulham has restrictions on basement depth (typically single-storey only) and requires a Construction Management Plan for projects affecting the highway.
Premium bathroom renovation with bespoke joinery
Fulham bathroom renovations are at the premium end — Duravit, Lefroy Brooks, or Drummonds sanitaryware, Crosswater or Hansgrohe brassware, natural stone or large-format porcelain tiles, frameless walk-in showers, and bespoke vanity units. Cost is £15,000-£28,000 for a full bathroom renovation. Build time 4-6 weeks. We replumb the cast-iron soil stack section behind the bathroom while the wall is open, which saves a messy job later. Underfloor heating is fitted as standard on most Fulham bathrooms. For listed properties, Listed Building Consent is required for any change to original features.
Full property renovation on a period townhouse
Many Fulham families commission full refurbishments on period townhouses, often combining structural opening-up of the ground floor with a wraparound kitchen extension and loft conversion. Scope includes rewiring to BS 7671, replumbing, new kitchen and bathrooms throughout, plastering, and complete decoration to a premium specification. Cost is £200,000-£500,000 depending on size and specification. Build time 22-32 weeks with a single project manager. Original features (cornicing, fireplaces, sash windows, parquet flooring) are protected and restored, typically adding £30,000-£75,000 to property value at sale time.
Our Services in Fulham
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.
From £45,000 | 10–14 weeks
Bathroom Fitting
Full bathroom renovations, from stripping out tired suites to fitting walk-in showers, freestanding baths, and underfloor heating.
From £4,000 | 2–4 weeks
Side Return Extensions
That narrow alley down the side of your terrace? We turn it into usable kitchen space.
From £35,000 | 8–10 weeks
Loft Conversions
Add a bedroom, en-suite, or home office without moving house.
From £45,000 | 6–10 weeks
Painter & Decorator
Clean lines, sharp edges, and a finish that lasts.
From £400 | 1–3 weeks
Property Renovation
Whole-house renovations managed by one team — structural work, rewiring, replumbing, kitchens, bathrooms, and decoration.
From £30,000 | 8–20 weeks
Damp Proofing
Damp ruins walls, damages health, and knocks thousands off your property value.
From £1,500 | 1–2 weeks
Garage Conversions
Your garage is wasted space.
From £15,000 | 4–8 weeks
End of Tenancy Painting
Tenants out Friday, painters in Monday, keys back by Thursday.
From £800 | 0.5–1 weeks
Media Wall Installation
We design and build bespoke media walls — the framework, the joinery, the electrics, and the finish.
From £3,500 | 1–2 weeks
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Hammersmith and Fulham's basement development restrictions?
- Stricter than most London boroughs. Hammersmith and Fulham introduced specific basement policy following neighbour-nuisance complaints from large-scale excavation work. Single-storey basements are typically permitted; multi-storey basements (digging more than one floor below ground) are restricted in most areas. A Construction Management Plan is required for projects affecting the highway, covering vehicle access, hours of work, dust and noise mitigation, and waste management. Some streets have additional restrictions in conservation areas. We ensure all designs comply with current policy before submission to avoid refusal.
- Why are Fulham foundations more expensive than in surrounding boroughs?
- London Clay and proximity to the Thames. The clay subsoil in SW6 requires foundations of 1.2-1.5 metres for standard extensions, and basement conversions face hydrostatic pressure from groundwater that must be managed with proper waterproofing systems. Properties within 200-300 metres of the Thames may also need a Flood Risk Assessment for new extensions and may sit in Flood Zone 2. Mature trees on the larger plots can require deeper foundations of 1.5-2.0 metres or piled foundations. Total foundation cost premium over flat-site boroughs: typically £4,000-£10,000.
- Are Fulham conservation areas restrictive for extensions?
- Moderately. The Fulham Park Gardens, Studdridge Street, Hurlingham, and other Fulham conservation areas impose specific requirements on visible alterations including window replacement (timber sash typically required), render colour, front door style, and roof material. Front-facing changes are generally refused; rear extensions and side returns are usually approved with appropriate materials. Hammersmith and Fulham's pre-application advice service is useful for confirming feasibility on conservation-area projects. We design to the council's published guidelines from the outset and our submitted designs typically get approved without revisions.
- Why do Fulham renovation projects often involve removing rear additions?
- Many Fulham Victorian terraces have rear additions (kitchens, sculleries, outhouses) that were built in stages from the 1880s onwards. These additions are often poorly built compared with the main house, have inadequate foundations or single-skin walls, and create awkward layouts that don't suit modern living. When extending, we typically remove the existing addition and rebuild as a single coherent extension with proper foundations, insulation, and structural integrity. This costs more than building onto the existing addition but produces a significantly better long-term result and often resolves damp problems that the old addition was causing.
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