(Service) Thames Ditton
Renovation project management in Thames Ditton
Project management in Thames Ditton means we take on the build so you don't have to. We appoint trusted contractors, set the programme and budget, visit site regularly, and handle procurement and suppliers on your behalf. We stay with the job through snagging, handover and final room styling. Whether it is a side return, a loft or a full refurbishment, you have one person responsible for keeping the work on time, on budget and true to the design. We can manage a scheme we have designed or drawings you already have. Before work starts, we agree the scope, the programme and a budget with a contingency, so there are no surprises. During the build, we visit site regularly, send updates and bring decisions to you in good time, so the work never stalls waiting for a choice.
Local homes
Homes in Thames Ditton
Terraces and cottages on narrow streets make for a tight site: limited parking, skips that may need a permit, materials carried through the house, and neighbours on both sides. Party wall agreements are common with side returns and lofts. Planning the order of work properly, and keeping the neighbours informed, matters as much as the build itself. On older houses, opening up walls and floors can reveal earlier alterations or decay, so we keep a contingency in the budget for exactly that.
Local knowledge
Planning and local notes
Thames Ditton is in Elmbridge, and the Thames Ditton and Giggs Hill Green conservation areas cover the old village and the green, with Weston Green close by. In a conservation area, work that changes the outside of a house, such as roof alterations, windows and some extensions, is more tightly controlled. Some homes near the river may also sit in a flood zone, which affects how an extension is designed. We check both before any drawings start.
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
Do I need a party wall agreement for my extension?
If the work affects a shared wall or involves digging foundations close to a neighbour's, usually yes. We flag this early so notices go out in good time and the start date isn't held up.
Can you manage a project if I already have architect's drawings?
Yes. We can take an existing set of drawings, appoint contractors and run the build from there.
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
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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.