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Signature Build Properties is a fixed-price building firm working across Richmond upon Thames — new builds, full home renovations, loft conversions and extensions, all under one contract. We specialise in Richmond's period homes, from Victorian terraces near the Green to Edwardian and 1930s semis in Kew, Twickenham and East Sheen, delivering modern interiors that respect the character these streets are known for.

400+Projects Completed
15+Years' Experience
FixedPrice Contracts
FreeSite Survey
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Period Property Experts

Victorian & Edwardian renovation specialists in Richmond

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Planning Managed

Richmond upon Thames Council applications handled for you

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Fixed-Price Contracts

A written quote before any work — no surprises, ever

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All Trades In-House

One team, one contract, every trade covered

Our Services in Richmond

Builders in Richmond — Every Building Service Under One Roof

From a single kitchen extension to a complete new build, we deliver every type of residential project across Richmond upon Thames. All trades are managed in-house, with one point of contact from the first survey through to completion.

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Home Renovation Richmond

Full and partial renovations across Richmond, Kew and Twickenham — from opening up a tired ground floor to refurbishing an entire Victorian terrace. We handle structural changes, rewiring, plumbing, plastering and finishes under one contract, so you deal with one team rather than juggling trades.

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New Builds Richmond

Building from the ground up, or demolishing and replacing? We manage the entire new-build process in Richmond — design and drawings, planning, construction and handover — delivered to a fixed price and an agreed programme.

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Loft Conversion Richmond

Dormer, hip-to-gable, mansard and Velux loft conversions that add a bedroom, en-suite or home office to your Richmond home. Many qualify under Permitted Development, though conservation-area streets need a closer look — we check before you commit.

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Extensions Richmond

Single-storey rear and side-return kitchen extensions, wrap-arounds and double-storey additions — designed to add space, light and value. We're experienced with Richmond upon Thames Council applications and build every extension to one fixed price.

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Looking for something specific? See our dedicated loft conversions in Richmond and house extensions in Richmond pages for full details, costs and planning guidance.

Richmond Building Costs

What Does Building Work Cost in Richmond? (2026)

Every home is different, so the only accurate figure is a fixed-price quote after a site survey. As a guide, here are the typical 2026 ranges we see across Richmond and South West London, reflecting BCIS and RICS build-cost data alongside local labour and material prices.

ProjectTypical Richmond range (2026)
Kitchen renovation£15,000 – £40,000
Bathroom renovation£8,000 – £20,000
Full home renovation£1,500 – £3,000 per m²
Loft conversion — Velux / rooflight£40,000 – £55,000
Loft conversion — dormer£55,000 – £90,000
Loft conversion — mansard / hip-to-gable£75,000 – £110,000
Single-storey rear extension£50,000 – £110,000
Double-storey extension£80,000 – £170,000

Richmond's period and conservation-area homes can sit at the higher end of these ranges because of additional structural work, party-wall agreements and heritage detailing. Your fixed-price quote covers design, build and finishes with no variation orders; VAT, planning fees and any party-wall surveyor costs are itemised separately so you can see exactly where your money goes. For a full breakdown, see our loft conversion and house extension Richmond pages.

Planning in Richmond

Planning Permission in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames is one of London's most heritage-rich boroughs, with many conservation areas and listed buildings — so planning here needs more care than most areas. We manage the whole process for you.

Permitted Development

Many single-storey rear extensions and loft conversions fall under Permitted Development and don't need a full planning application, provided they stay within size and height limits. We confirm your position before any work starts.

Conservation Areas & Article 4

Large parts of Richmond, Kew, Petersham and Twickenham sit within conservation areas, and some streets carry Article 4 directions that remove Permitted Development rights. We check your specific address against the council's maps so there are no surprises.

Listed Buildings

If your home is listed, alterations need Listed Building Consent alongside planning permission. Our team is experienced in sympathetic work to listed and period properties throughout the borough.

Building Regulations & the 10-Year Rule

Building Regulations approval is always required, even when planning permission isn't. Note the law changed in April 2024: the old "four-year rule" for unauthorised work was replaced by a single 10-year enforcement period in England — so it pays to get permissions right first time. See Richmond Council planning.

We handle Permitted Development checks, full applications to Richmond upon Thames Council and Building Control submissions as part of your project — so you're never left to navigate the council on your own.

Why Choose Us

Why Richmond Homeowners Choose Signature Build

We're set up for the demands of Richmond's period and listed properties — delivering modern results while respecting the area's architectural heritage. All our work meets UK Building Safety Regulator standards and Richmond Council planning requirements.

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Period Property Specialists

Extensive experience with Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis and listed buildings across Richmond, Kew and Twickenham. We deliver modern interiors while preserving the original character that gives these homes their value.

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Richmond Council Expertise

We know Richmond upon Thames Council's planning requirements, so applications are submitted correctly the first time. That means projects move faster and you don't lose fees to avoidable refusals.

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One Project Manager Throughout

From the first site visit to the final snag list, you have a single dedicated project manager. No chasing different trades and no juggling separate contracts.

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Transparent Fixed Pricing

Every project starts with a detailed written fixed-price contract. The price we quote is the price you pay — no hidden costs, no surprise variation orders at completion.

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All Trades In-House

Carpenters, tilers, plumbers, electricians and decorators on our own team, with structural engineering arranged in-house. No unreliable subcontractors and no gaps when one trade hands over to the next.

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Fast, Free Quotes

Free site visits and written quotes for any project across Richmond upon Thames. We typically reply within two hours and can usually visit within 48 hours.

Areas We Cover

Every Part of Richmond upon Thames

We cover the whole borough — Richmond (TW9, TW10), Twickenham, East Sheen and Mortlake — and the surrounding South West London areas.

Richmond upon Thames & Surrounding Areas

Richmond
Kew
Twickenham
East Sheen
Mortlake
Petersham
Ham
Barnes
Teddington
Hampton
Kingston
Wimbledon
Putney
Chiswick
Fulham
South West London
Trusted & Reviewed

Vetted, Insured and Reviewed

We're a Checkatrade-vetted, fully insured building firm. Every project across Richmond is delivered on a written fixed-price contract, signed off by Building Control and backed by our workmanship guarantee. Read our verified reviews on Google and Checkatrade — and once your project's complete, we'd be glad to add yours.

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Fixed-Price Contracts

A written quote before any work begins. The price we quote is the price you pay — no variation orders and no surprises at completion.

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Insured & Guaranteed

Full public liability, employers' liability and contract works insurance on every project, plus a written workmanship guarantee and Building Control completion certificate.

Checkatrade Vetted

Our work is independently reviewed on Checkatrade and Google. Follow the links below to see what homeowners say — and to leave your own review.

Got Questions?

Richmond Builders — Your Questions Answered

We offer new builds, full and partial home renovations, loft conversions, single and double-storey extensions, kitchen and bathroom renovations and period property restoration across Richmond upon Thames, Kew, Twickenham, East Sheen, Mortlake and Petersham. Every project is delivered under one fixed-price contract with all trades managed in-house.
As a 2026 guide for Richmond and South West London: kitchen renovations run roughly £15,000–£40,000, loft conversions £40,000–£110,000 depending on type, and extensions £50,000–£170,000. Richmond's period and conservation-area homes can sit at the higher end. We give you an exact fixed price after a free site survey.
Many single-storey rear extensions and loft conversions fall under Permitted Development and don't need a full application. However, large parts of Richmond upon Thames are conservation areas, and some streets carry Article 4 directions that remove Permitted Development rights, while listed buildings need Listed Building Consent. We check your specific address against the council's maps before any work starts and manage the whole application.
You don't need to appoint a separate architect. As a design-and-build firm we produce the drawings, arrange structural calculations and manage the planning application and Building Control sign-off in-house. For most Richmond homeowners this saves both time and money compared with hiring an architect, engineer and builder separately.
Yes. We cover all of Richmond upon Thames including Kew, Twickenham, East Sheen, Mortlake, Petersham, Ham, Barnes, Teddington and Hampton, plus the surrounding South West London areas.
As a guide, a kitchen renovation takes 2–4 weeks, a loft conversion 6–14 weeks, a single-storey extension 10–16 weeks, and a full home renovation 8–16 weeks. We provide a detailed build programme with every fixed-price contract so you know the timeline before work begins.
Yes. We carry full public liability, employers liability and contract works insurance on every Richmond project. All work is covered by our written workmanship guarantee and, where applicable, a Building Regulations completion certificate.
Ready to Start Your Project?

Free Quote from Richmond Builders You Can Trust

Call us or send a message for a free, no-obligation site visit and written quote. We reply within two hours and can usually visit within 48 hours — period property specialists, one team, one contract, one fixed price.

Period property experts
Fixed-price contract
Planning managed
All trades in-house
Free site visit