Kent: Extensions, Lofts, Refurbishments & More.
RCB covers North and West Kent from the London border — Dartford, Gravesend, Sevenoaks and the Medway towns are within our regular working area. We deliver London-standard construction quality across Kent.
Services in Kent
From Victorian terraces in the Medway towns to detached new builds in Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells, we deliver the full range of residential construction across Kent.
Common Projects in Kent
Kent has a diverse housing stock ranging from Victorian terraces in Chatham, Rochester and Gravesend through to interwar and post-war semis, 1970s–90s detached housing in suburban developments, and more recent new-build estates in the growth areas around Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
North Kent — Dartford, Gravesend, the Medway towns — is the area we know best from the London side. This part of Kent has a strong mix of older terraced housing and post-war estates, with a growing commuter-belt new-build market. Extensions and refurbishments are the dominant project type here.
West Kent — Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells — has more affluent owner-occupier housing, often on larger plots, where higher-specification projects are common. Barn conversions, rural extensions and design-led new builds feature more in this part of the county. Period properties including farm buildings are a feature of the Kent countryside.
Medway Towns (Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham)
Victorian terraces and post-war semis. Rear extensions, loft conversions, full refurbishments and buy-to-let works are typical projects.
Dartford & Gravesend
Close to the London border, these areas have mixed housing stock from Victorian through to modern. Strong commuter market driving investment in property improvement.
Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells
Larger plots, higher-specification projects. Extensions, full refurbishments, new builds and design-led works on period and modern properties.
Rural & Period Properties
Barn conversions, farmhouse extensions and rural new builds in Kent's countryside. Structurally complex work requiring experienced site management.
Planning in Kent
Kent spans multiple district and borough councils — Dartford Borough Council, Gravesham Borough Council, Sevenoaks District Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Maidstone Borough Council and Medway Council among others. Each has its own local plan.
Conservation areas in Kent include the historic centres of Canterbury, Rochester, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells, as well as many village centres across the county. Conservation area status can restrict permitted development for external alterations.
Kent also has Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty — the High Weald AONB covers parts of Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks districts. Properties in AONBs may face more restrictive planning policies for new builds and substantial extensions. Green Belt land also covers significant parts of North and West Kent.
Planning disclaimer: Planning requirements vary by property and location. Always verify with the relevant Kent local planning authority before commencing works. RCB can advise on construction matters but planning decisions rest with the local authority.
Contact RCB About Your Kent Project
We cover North and West Kent from the London border. Tell us about your project and postcode and we will confirm whether we can deliver.