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SE8, SE14

Full Refurbishments in Deptford

Deptford's SE8 and SE14 postcodes span one of South East London's most culturally dynamic areas — a mix of historic Georgian and Victorian housing, converted riverside warehouses, and a growing number of modern developments. rcbGroup works with Deptford homeowners and investors on extensions, loft conversions, and full refurbishments.

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Full Refurbishments in Deptford — what to expect

Deptford is a strong area for buy-to-let and investment refurbishment. We work with landlords and investors on full strip refurbishments — rewire, re-plumb, insulation, plastering, kitchens, bathrooms, and decoration managed end-to-end as principal contractor. We also work on owner-occupied period property restorations.

Deptford property types

Victorian terraces, Georgian houses, converted warehouse and industrial units, modern flats. The property type affects which refurbishment approach works best — we'll advise from the first call.

Common refurbishment projects we deliver in Deptford

✓Rear extension on Victorian terrace
✓Rear dormer loft conversion
✓Full buy-to-let refurbishment
✓Structural alterations and open-plan reconfiguration
✓HMO conversion with fire compartmentation

How we deliver refurbishment projects in Deptford

01

Project review & site visit

We look at your Deptford property and any drawings you have, explain what's possible, the likely planning and Building Regulations route, and the risks — before you commit to anything. No obligation.

02

Design & planning support

We work alongside your architect or our preferred design partners to develop drawings that are buildable, compliant, and cost-effective. We flag planning and permitted development options early.

03

Itemised scope and price

You receive a detailed, itemised scope of works and an agreed price before we start, with exclusions and provisional sums shown. Variations are agreed in writing before any additional work begins.

04

Managed delivery

We coordinate trades, procurement and site logistics, with a single point of contact throughout — working to the requirements of London Borough of Lewisham and Building Control.

05

Sign-off & handover

We coordinate the Building Control inspections needed for sign-off, then hand over your project documents — completion certificate, guarantees and manuals as applicable — with snagging and aftercare as set out in your contract.

Planning in Deptford

Deptford falls under Lewisham Council. Parts of SE14 near New Cross are affected by Lewisham's HMO Article 4 Direction, requiring planning permission for conversions from C3 to C4 use. Check with Lewisham before proceeding with HMO projects.

Why choose rcbGroup in Deptford?

Local context

We plan around London Borough of Lewisham's requirements and the typical property types in Deptford — victorian terraces, georgian houses, converted warehouse and industrial units, modern flats.

Price agreed before start

Your price is agreed and documented before work starts. Scope, exclusions, and assumptions set out in writing.

One accountable team

Trades, suppliers and inspections coordinated by one team — with CDM Principal Contractor duties taken on where we are appointed to build.

Written project documentation

A written contract before work starts, a Construction Phase Plan where we are appointed to build, and the completion certificate and handover documents gathered for you at the end.

Independently reviewed

Rated 10/10 from 117+ reviews on Checkatrade, where you can read them for yourself.

Support from planning to aftercare

We don't just build — we can support design development, planning applications, and pre-construction cost planning.

Planning a refurbishment in Deptford?

Pick whatever suits you. We'll look at what you have (drawings, photos or quotes) and tell you honestly what the next step should be.

Prefer to phone? Call +44 7359 872594.

Postcodes served: Deptford

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