Renovation project management in Chelsea.
Client-side project management for homeowners renovating a period home in Chelsea, where listed buildings and conservation status are the rule rather than the exception.
A meaningful share of Chelsea's housing stock is listed, which means alterations — inside as well as out — need listed building consent alongside any planning permission. That covers things that wouldn't normally need permission elsewhere, such as removing an internal wall or changing a fireplace, and it's worth building the extra time this takes into a project plan from day one rather than discovering it once a design is already finished.
Even where a property isn't listed, it's very likely to sit within a conservation area, so front elevations, window replacement and roofline changes are all controlled. Basement excavation is common given the value of additional space in this part of London, and carries its own, more demanding planning regime with structural and party wall requirements that need specialist input from the outset.
The finish level expected here is typically a step up — bespoke joinery, natural stone, higher-end kitchens and bathrooms — which is exactly where trade-price sourcing makes the largest absolute difference, since the markup on a premium fit-out scales with its price.
Support at the level Chelsea projects need.
From a one-off review of quotes already in hand, to full day-to-day management of the build.
No two projects are the same.
Some homeowners want the full service — quotations reviewed before anything is signed, then day-to-day management right through to snagging. Others simply want the reassurance of having someone they trust on their side during the build, without the fees that come with asking an architect to do it. Most people sit somewhere in between.
So there is no fixed price list. Tell me what you are building in Chelsea, where you have got to and how involved you would like me to be, and I am sure we can work something out.
Have a chat about your projectHappy clients, in their own words.
Ben was an absolute godsend and honestly could not have coped without him on our project. He kept everything calm throughout and was only a call away whenever we needed him.
We are so glad we found Ben. He was recommended to us on our street WhatsApp group. If you are considering a project manager for your build, we can’t imagine anyone better. His knowledge and ability to problem solve saved us so much stress and money!
We instructed Ben mid-build as we were finding it too overwhelming with a newborn and work commitments. From our first meeting we knew it was the best money we could spend. Ben was always one step ahead of our builder and saved us so many headaches. We absolutely love our home.
Ben was by far the best thing we invested in for our project — there is no way this could have happened without him. We were not in London for the whole project; everything was done remotely, through Ben and the builders. Recommending him is an absolute no-brainer.
Tell me what you're building, and I'll suggest where to start.
No charge for the initial conversation — just a clear read on what your project needs.
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