Services
Residential construction, managed from design to handover.
Chiltern manages and delivers new builds, full refurbishments, extensions, loft conversions and property conversions, with design and planning support, project management and snagging. Every service runs as a managed construction project with one point of responsibility.
01What we deliver
Ten ways to work with Chiltern.
Eight construction services, plus dedicated routes for property investors and for development and joint venture opportunities. Our typical construction projects start from approximately £20,000.
- 01Residential New BuildsNew homes managed from pre-construction to handover, with proper sequencing, inspections and programme control.
- 02Full Property RefurbishmentsComplete refurbishments, including full strip-out and reconstruction, run as one coordinated project.
- 03ExtensionsSide, rear and wraparound extensions, from groundworks through to final decoration.
- 04Loft ConversionsLoft conversions and structural alterations that add bedrooms, bathrooms, offices or living space.
- 05Property ConversionsConversion and reconfiguration of existing residential buildings, with the professional team coordinated.
- 06Design, Planning & Pre-ConstructionFrom an idea towards construction, with architects, planning consultants and engineers coordinated.
- 07Project ManagementExperienced construction management for projects that already have a design, contractor or trades in place.
- 08Snagging & De-SnaggingIndependent snagging inspections and managed remedial works that bring a property to the expected standard.
- 09Property Investors & DevelopersRefurbishment and development delivery that works commercially as well as technically.
- 10Development & JV OpportunitiesJoint ventures with investors, developers and land or property owners.
Schematic section. Hover a service to see what it covers.
02Concept to completion
One programme, from the first sketch to handover.
Problems are cheapest to solve on paper. We consider buildability, cost and sequencing from the start, then run construction to a managed programme with quality inspections at every stage.
- 01
Concept
Brief, budget and feasibility, weeks 1 to 3
- 02
Design
Architect-led, with buildability input, weeks 3 to 9
- 03
Planning
Application and decision, where required, weeks 8 to 18
- 04
Technical coordination
Structural and specialist design, weeks 15 to 21
- 05
Costing
Pricing, procurement and programme, weeks 19 to 23
- 06
Construction
Managed delivery on site, weeks 24 to 44
- 07
Handover
Testing, snagging and completion, weeks 44 to 48
Illustrative programme. Every project is planned individually, and durations depend on design, planning and approvals.
Design & planning support03Questions
Before you get in touch.
What size of project does Chiltern take on?
Our typical construction projects start from approximately £20,000. We focus on substantial residential work, such as new builds, extensions, loft conversions, conversions and full refurbishments, rather than small handyman jobs.
Which areas do you cover?
We work with homeowners, property investors, developers and landowners across London, Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Development and joint venture opportunities are assessed individually.
Can you guarantee planning permission?
No. Chiltern assists with and coordinates the planning process, working with architects and planning consultants, but decisions are made by the local planning authority, so approval cannot be guaranteed.
Will I have to manage the trades myself?
No. Chiltern manages the different trades as one coordinated project, giving you a single point of responsibility rather than numerous individual subcontractors to manage.
I already have a builder. Can you still help?
Yes. Our project management service is for clients who already have their design, contractor or trades in place but want an experienced construction professional to manage programme, quality, health and safety, cost awareness and reporting.
Do you work with property investors and developers?
Yes. We provide early construction input, refurbishment budgeting, programme planning, design coordination, procurement, construction and handover, and we aim to build long-term relationships rather than complete one project and disappear.
Are the large London developments on this website Chiltern projects?
No. Blackhorse View, Wembley Park Gardens, Naseberry Court and Hope Wharf are developments our Director, Radu Radu, worked on during his previous employment, before establishing Chiltern Refurb & Project Management. They show the experience behind the company, not work contracted or delivered by Chiltern.
Next step
Planning a substantial residential project? Let's discuss it properly.
Tell us what you want to build, where and when. Our typical construction projects start from approximately £20,000.
