West London: Extensions, Lofts, Refurbishments & More.
RCB works across West London — from the period townhouses of Notting Hill and Kensington through to Ealing's Edwardian semis and Hounslow's mixed residential stock. High specification work and complex projects are our normal.
Services in West London
West London generates some of London's most demanding residential projects — high specification refurbishments, complex extensions and structural alterations in sensitive planning areas.
Common Projects in West London
West London encompasses a wide range of property types and values. Inner West London — Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, Hammersmith, Shepherd's Bush — is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, mid-terrace townhouses, and stucco-fronted properties. High specification refurbishment is common in this area, often involving architect-led design and contract-managed delivery.
Basement conversions and lower-ground-floor works are significant in the larger terraced and detached properties of W8, W11 and SW7. These require careful structural design and planning engagement. Ealing and Hounslow to the west offer more suburban Edwardian and inter-war semi-detached housing where side extensions, garage conversions and loft conversions are common.
North West London — Brent, Harrow, parts of Barnet — has a strong buy-to-let market with HMO conversions and full refurbishments alongside owner-occupier extensions and new builds.
High Specification Refurbishments
Architect-specified full refurbishments in W and SW postcodes — working professionally with designers and protecting design intent throughout.
Basement Conversions
Lower-ground-floor and full basement excavations in West London's larger period properties. Structurally complex, planning-sensitive, carefully managed.
Ealing & Hounslow Semis
Edwardian and inter-war semis with side access. Side extensions, garage conversions, first-floor additions and full refurbishments.
NW London Investment Projects
Buy-to-let refurbishments and HMO conversions across NW postcodes. Programme-led delivery for investor timelines.
Planning in West London
West London spans Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Brent and Harrow. The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea has some of London's most active conservation area and listed building policies — a high proportion of the borough is designated conservation area, and permitted development is significantly restricted.
Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster also have extensive conservation area designations. If your property is in any central or inner West London conservation area, assume that planning permission is required for most external works until verified otherwise.
Outer West London boroughs — Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon — generally have more permissive permitted development regimes for standard residential extensions, though local conservation areas and listed buildings still require careful attention.
Planning disclaimer: Planning requirements vary by property and location. Always verify with the relevant West London local planning authority before commencing works. RCB can advise on construction matters but planning decisions rest with the local authority.
Contact RCB About Your West London Project
High specification or straightforward, complex or simple — tell us about your project and we will give you a clear view of what RCB can deliver.