Design and build is a great option to take full control of your project, since the very start.
houseUP offer is unique compared to any other design and build company in London:
If you have architectural and structural designs ready, houseUP offers a unique Build solution, to realise your plans through to completion. You will still get:
One of our construction specialists comes to meet you in person and view the property
A site visit is one of the most important keys for your successful project. Even more so if it is your home. Looking at the place and discussing your vision face to face is the best way to understand your vision, your priorities and your expectations. A perfect results is not a success if it’s not what you want for your place. A conversation in person unlocks the translation of your vision into the technical format to make things real.
Capturing the said and unsaid: what you really want to achieve
One of our partner architects sits with you to understand your expectations, explain the cost options and translate your ideas in drawings
(design and build package only)
It is important to touch base and keep everything aligned, your vision and our understanding, to make sure that your priorities are taken care of. Sometimes a small inexpensive solution can save a lot of money and make you happier than a complex and expensive detail. Creativity and design need to be all focused on light, head-height, family space, life style, taste, comfort.
Translating the vision: how you achieve what you want with practical solutions
One of our partner architects produces all the documentation and drawings for the planning authority and manages the process to get your permission granted
(design and build package only)
Managing a planning permission application is a careful balance between realising your desires, maximising the potential of your property and managing the planning authority requirements. It’s very often a matter of details, studying the history of past decisions, appointing the right consultants and communicating effectively with the planning authorities. We always want to get approval as soon as possible, avoiding to file a proposal that is too conservative and won’t give you the home that you want.
Optimising the application: exploit your property’s potential within the constraints
One of our estimation specialists produces an accurate quotation for your project, including a break down of all the details and their cost
Investing your money in renovating your property can be a big decision. That is why understanding the quotation is paramount to make the best decision. Most important of all, the price must be reasonable. Rogue companies often quote a very low price to get appointed for the project, already planning to charge extras to make up for the difference; if not done on purpose, a contractor might choose to abandon the project when they realise it’s not profitable.
Check our infographic on 8 interesting facts that a good construction estimation should take into account.
Optimising the budget allocation: improving the quality of your life and increasing the value of your property.
The construction manager assigned to your project organises the construction team, produces the project time plan and manages the activities on site for the execution of the work
Building works cause disruption in your daily routine. Information sharing and effective communication are as important as the execution of the works.
That is why you will have English speaking construction managers on your project and dedicated communication channels to avoid long and confusing email threads.
Delivering up to the expectations: produce top quality results through a hassle- and stress-free process.
Your construction project manager defines the snagging list, ensures all the tiny details are taken care of and reviews everything with you to get to a successful handover of your property
The very last few days at the end of your project can feel the hardest sometimes. You can’t wait to complete the works and start your new life and there are always the final details to smooth out. After all the waiting and the disruption during the works, and then all the small details to be finalised!
That is why we make sure to be there on your side, for any last minute request, question, fixing. Because seeing you happy is what motivates us everyday.
Taking care of all the final details: complete the snagging, provide all the certifications, warranties and documentation and sign off the project.
This big family house in Gants Hill, London, is one of our favourite residential design and build project. We project included:
“It was daunting having to think about a company to do such major works for us, however Mike and Vinz were great all throughout the project and helped us achieve what we wanted. They are always available to speak to, and are knowledgable and friendly. The transparency is something I do not think we could have got with most other companies, and for this I am grateful. Thank you guys!”
For this residential build project in London we earned the cover of the Real Homes magazine. It’s on the top floor of a former warehouse in Shoreditch.
For this project the finishing details were especially important. We love the copper details, which were handcrafted onsite by our team. All the original windows were refurbished and repainted to their splendour.
For the Old Foundry project we worked in partnership with the designers and the developers to create 7 mews houses from a Victorian foundry built in the XIX century.
The challenges here were all about respecting the original structure while creating a comfortable living space for real people.
Vincenzo, Mike and their teams of subcontractors are a breath of fresh air to the construction market. They are extremely well organised and professional, providing a high end service, with clear and constant communication to clients throughout their projects, not matter how big or small. We enjoy working with houseUP as the projects are realised with ease, on time and on budget. We highly recommend these guys to all of our clients for construction projects of all sizes in London and beyond!
It was daunting having to think about a company to do such major works for us, however Mike and Vinz were great all throughout the project and helped us achieve what we wanted. They are always available to speak to, and are knowledgable and friendly. The transparency is something I do not think we could have got with most other companies, and for this I am grateful. Thank you guys!
Vincenzo, Mike and their teams of subcontractors are a breath of fresh air to the construction market. They are extremely well organised and professional, providing a high end service, with clear and constant communication to clients throughout their projects, not matter how big or small. We enjoy working with houseUP as the projects are realised with ease, on time and on budget. We highly recommend these guys to all of our clients for construction projects of all sizes in London and beyond!
houseUP carried out the fit out of our new flagship restaurant in Waterloo. Vincenzo and Mike were always on top of everything, taking care of all the last minute changes and unexpected events that occurred on site. From the very start of the project to the completion, houseUP was a true partner. We never felt they were contractors delivering a service to us. We were able to openly discuss the budget and the specs, finding the best solution to achieve the best possible results. We were always on the same side, equally motivated to push forward and successfully get to the grand opening.
We finally found construction partners we can trust and rely on. A refreshing experience in such a difficult industry.
Get in touch with us for a chat, a free site visit or a free quotation for your construction project in London. We can help with residential design and build, commercial design and build and residential and commercial construction projects in London.