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London Design-Build Studio · Craftsmanship First

London homes,
rebuilt the right way.

H.M. Builders & Designs is a London-based building firm specialising in full renovations, bathrooms, kitchens, extensions and structural repairs across period and modern homes.

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10+
Years building in London
150+
Homes renovated
Fully
Insured & compliant
100%
Referral-driven

Our Studio

We build with intent — from first-fix to final finish.

We are a small, hands-on London team of builders, tilers, plasterers and carpenters. From Victorian terraces to new-build flats, we take on a limited number of projects at a time and stay on-site until the last piece of skirting is right.

About the studio

What we do

A single team from first sketch to final walk-through.

01

Full Renovations

Whole-house refurbishments for London flats and period properties.

02

Bathrooms & Kitchens

Complete strip-outs, first-fix plumbing, tiling and finishing.

03

Extensions & Structural

Side returns, lofts, damp repair, joists, walls and openings.

04

Plastering & Finishing

Plaster, decorating, flooring and joinery to a high finish.

Selected work

Recent projects

Bay window structural repair on a London Victorian home
Structural
Victorian Bay Restoration
South London · Structural repair
Fully tiled family bathroom in a London home
Bathroom
Family Bathroom Refit
North London · Full refit
Newly finished bathroom with grey floor tiles
Bathroom
Grey-Stone Bathroom
East London · Full refit
Restored bay window reception room with new flooring
Renovation
Reception Room Refurb
London Terrace · Full refurbishment

Before & After

A full rear extension, taken from demolition to handover.

Every stage documented on site — groundworks, steels, joists, render and finish.

Original rear elevation before works.
Before
Original rear elevation before works.
New rear extension with full-height glazing.
After
New rear extension with full-height glazing.
Foundations and drainage set out.
Groundworks
Foundations and drainage set out.
Steel beams craned in and pinned.
Structure
Steel beams craned in and pinned.
Timber roof joists over new opening.
First fix
Timber roof joists over new opening.
Finished extension at twilight.
Handover
Finished extension at twilight.

Green shaker kitchen — stripped back and rebuilt.

From an empty shell to a fully fitted kitchen with solid oak worktops, brass ironmongery and integrated appliances.

Room stripped back, ready for first fix.
Before
Room stripped back, ready for first fix.
Green shaker units with solid oak worktop.
After
Green shaker units with solid oak worktop.
Carcasses in, appliances being set.
During
Carcasses in, appliances being set.
Integrated fridge, ovens and wine column.
After
Integrated fridge, ovens and wine column.
Final snags and detailing before handover.
Final details
Final snags and detailing before handover.
Gas hob, oak counter and shaker doors — complete.
Handover
Gas hob, oak counter and shaker doors — complete.

On the tools

Real work, from our sites.

Underfloor heating pipework being laid on siteFinished rear extension exteriorFreshly plastered interior with skylightNew paved patio and gardenSliding doors installed to rear extensionBlockwork walls going upTimber rafters lifted into placeSteel and timber roof structureInternal steel and openingFoundations being dug by handFootings trench ready for concreteKitchen sink under window with brass tapIntegrated ovens and fridge columnSolid oak worktop detailExposed timber rafters on new extensionUnderfloor heating installationNew engineered wood flooringInterior of finished extensionRendered exterior detailRear extension exteriorMixing mortar on siteH.M. Builders on site

The process

Four phases. One team. Zero surprises.

  1. 01

    Site visit

    We visit your London home, walk the space and understand exactly what you want done.

  2. 02

    Quote

    Clear, itemised quotation with materials, timings and a fixed price — no hidden extras.

  3. 03

    Build

    Our own team on site every day. Tidy, respectful and in touch throughout the works.

  4. 04

    Handover

    Final snag list walked with you, cleaned down and handed over ready to enjoy.

Kind words

"They treated our house like their own. Turned up on time every day, kept the place tidy and the finish is spot on. Best builders we've had in London."
— Homeowner, South London

Have a home in mind?
Let's build it right.

We take on a limited number of projects each year to give every home the attention it deserves.

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