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House Renovations in Forest Gate & Newham
A better layout, new services throughout and a finish you notice every day. Planned, managed and built by one team.
Renovating in Forest Gate & Newham
Earlham Grove and the surrounding roads have larger Victorian houses with tall rooms and original features, many of them ready for a full overhaul.
What works here
We renovate Edwardian and Victorian houses in Forest Gate with care for the original features and full renewal of services.
Consents for renovation in Forest Gate & Newham
The Article 4 direction on the Woodgrange estate means front windows, doors, porches and boundary walls must keep their original design. Internal renovation is covered by building control. Applications go to the London Borough of Newham. We handle them for you.
How it works
Survey
We walk the house with you and record what should be kept, repaired or replaced.
Plan
A new layout, a clear specification and a schedule of works you can follow.
Permissions
Planning, listed building consent where needed, building control and party walls.
Enjoy
One team renovates it and hands it back finished.
Roads we work on
Questions
Can you replace the front windows on a Woodgrange house?
Yes, with timber windows that match the originals. Like-for-like replacement is usually acceptable; changing the style needs planning permission under the Article 4 direction.
Can we live in the house during the renovation?
Sometimes, for smaller or phased work. For a full renovation most clients move out, which is safer and usually quicker. We will advise at the first visit.
Do I need planning permission to renovate a house in Forest Gate & Newham?
Internal work on an unlisted house rarely needs it. Listed houses need listed building consent for almost any change, and in a conservation area new windows, roofs and front elevations often need permission.
Can we live in the house during the renovation?
For a whole-house renovation it is usually better to move out. Work to a single floor, or work in phases, can be planned around you staying in.
From our completed projects
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We take a limited number of houses each year. A director reviews every enquiry.