(Service) Hampton Court
Renovation project management in Hampton Court
Project management around Hampton Court needs care. We appoint contractors with experience of older buildings, agree the programme and budget, visit site regularly, and deal with builders, suppliers and specialists on your behalf. Where consent conditions apply, we make sure the work follows them, from approved materials to the way a repair is carried out. We stay with the job through snagging, handover and final styling, so you have one point of contact from start to finish. Before work starts, we agree scope, programme and a budget with a realistic contingency for an older building. During the build, we visit site regularly, keep records of what is uncovered and agreed, and bring decisions to you in good time. You have one point of contact throughout.
Local homes
Homes in Hampton Court
Historic houses rarely give up their secrets until the work starts. Old timber, lime plaster and earlier alterations can all mean adjusting the plan on site. Streets near the Palace and Bridge Road are busy with visitors, so deliveries, parking and skips need planning. Good records and clear communication keep the job, and the conservation officer, on track. Specialist trades such as joiners for sash windows or lime plasterers often have waiting lists, so we book them early. We keep the neighbours informed too.
Local knowledge
Planning and local notes
Hampton Court sits across two councils. North of the river, the Hampton Court Green conservation area is in Richmond upon Thames and includes many listed Georgian buildings. South of the river, East Molesey's Bridge Road and Kent Town conservation areas are in Elmbridge. Listed building consent and conservation area controls are common here, so we confirm the status of the house and the right council before any design work starts.
Scope
What's included
- Contractor selection and appointment
- Full project timescale plan
- Costing, contracts and work schedules
- Site visits at least three times a week
- Liaison with trades and suppliers on your behalf
- Quality checks, snagging and handover
FAQs
Questions we're asked
What happens if you find problems once work starts?
We stop, assess and talk you through the options and costs before anything goes ahead. On older houses we build a contingency into the budget for exactly this.
Can you find contractors who understand period buildings?
Yes. We appoint contractors suited to the job, which on an older house means people who know how to work with lime, timber and original joinery.
Can you work with our own builder?
Yes, and we have done so before. In most cases we prefer to work with trades we have used before, because we can vouch for the quality of their work — but if you already have a builder you trust, we're happy to work with them.
How often do you visit site during a project?
Depending on the project, we visit site at least three times a week, using our expertise to check both the accuracy of the work against the construction drawings and the quality of the workmanship, keeping you informed with regular updates throughout.
Enquire
Tell us about your home
A few details and Mariliz will be in touch to arrange a first conversation.
Let's talk about your home
Tell us what you'd like to change. Mariliz will arrange a first conversation, at your home or on a call.