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Builders in Streatham

Loft conversions, extensions, refurbishments and full renovations across Streatham and the surrounding area.

GP Construction works throughout Streatham and the neighbouring areas, covering Streatham Hill, Streatham Common, Streatham Vale, Furzedown, Norbury and Tulse Hill.

The housing stock in Streatham

Streatham is predominantly late Victorian and Edwardian, with long terraces running off the High Road and larger double-fronted villas around the Common and up Streatham Hill. Streatham Vale and the edges towards Norbury bring in 1930s semis, and there is a significant stock of purpose-built mansion blocks and converted flats throughout.

Projects that suit Streatham homes

Side return and wrap-around extensions dominate here, because the terraced layout leaves a narrow alley that adds a surprising amount of usable width to a kitchen. Rear dormers and L-shaped dormers are the standard loft solution on the terraces. In the converted flats and mansion blocks the work is more often full refurbishment, bathrooms and kitchens than structural.

Planning and building control in Streatham

Streatham sits in Lambeth, and Lambeth operates several conservation areas across the area including around Streatham Common and parts of Streatham Hill. Flats and maisonettes have no permitted development rights at all, so any loft or extension work on a converted property will need a full application. We establish which applies to your property at survey.

Planning rules change and vary street by street. Nothing here is a substitute for checking your specific address with Lambeth Council, which is exactly what we do before pricing any job.

What we do in Streatham

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Questions

Working in Streatham

Do you cover all of Streatham?

Yes. We work throughout Streatham and the surrounding area, including Streatham Hill, Streatham Common, Streatham Vale, Furzedown, Norbury and Tulse Hill. If your address is just outside, it is still worth asking.

Which council handles planning in Streatham?

Lambeth Council is the local planning authority for Streatham, and building control inspections are arranged through them or an approved inspector. We handle the coordination either way.

What does a site visit involve?

We come out, look at the property, talk through what you want to achieve and flag anything that will affect cost or feasibility. You then get a written, itemised estimate. There is no charge and no obligation.

How soon can you start in Streatham?

Lead times vary with the season and the size of the job. Call 020 3478 9174 and we will give you an honest answer on current availability rather than a booking date we cannot keep.

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Tell us what you have in mind and we'll arrange a visit, talk through the options and put together a clear, itemised estimate, free and with no obligation. Whether it's a single room or a full build, we're happy to advise.