When people are considering the benefits of renovating or adding an extension to their property, it is understandable to counter this with an awareness of possible negative consequences. It would not be in the interests of anyone to commit to an architectural project without considering every possible consequence. However, there is a danger of making an assumption about the extent of the possible negative consequences. One of the most frequent exaggerated assumptions we encounter is that many people overestimate just how much work would be needed to achieve the desired changes.

In many cases, the need for work on existing buildings in London is driven by a desire for two things: more space and more natural light. As magnificent and beautiful as many older London homes are, many were built without a focus on harnessing as much natural light as possible. The nature of modern living also means that we would ideally like to be able to use the space in our homes in a different way than the existing layout allows.

Despite their desire for one or both of these qualities, many people do not explore how they can achieve it by making changes to their property. It is often assumed that renovating or altering a property will involve a significant amount of time, disruption and cost. Although we cannot say it’s true of every scenario, it is frequently the case that we surprise people with proposals and ideas which deliver what they want without these potentially negative factors being an issue. Much of the nature of residential architecture in London, particularly in the north and north west regions of the city, allows for small changes which can make a huge difference to the way you are able to use your home.

The only way to find out how feasible your ambitions are for transforming your home is to engage in a conversation with architects. In this respect, our door is always open to you. Our team will take full account of what you want and need, and suggest ways it can be achieved without causing excessive costs or disruption.