The London Renovation Handbook
A practical guide to planning, pricing and surviving a whole-house renovation in London — from surveys and permissions to snagging.
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About us
Foxter is a London building contractor. We design, build and finish loft conversions, extensions, full-house renovations, kitchens, bathrooms and swimming pools — from first survey to the final snag.
200+
Projects across London
33
Construction trades in-house
65
London areas served
25 yr
Experience in property development
Founder
About David Delavega
David Delavega brings 25 years of experience in property design and renovation to this exploration of Italian style. His approach connects fashion, architecture and practical construction to show how small, controlled details can transform the feeling of a home.
Design experience, shared simply
Across 25 years in property design and renovation, David has learned that memorable homes are rarely the most complicated. They succeed because proportion, materials, light and daily life have been considered together. This book turns those lessons into practical Italian-inspired ideas that any homeowner can understand.
Author's principle
Do not copy a showroom. Build a home with confidence, warmth and details that feel personal.
Published
Books by David
Latest release
How to Make a Luxury Home
The Luxury Renovation Blueprint — 25 years of expertise
David's blueprint for delivering high-end London homes: how to specify, sequence and cost a luxury renovation, the trades that make or break it, and the details that separate a finished house from a finished-looking one.
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New title
Italian Style at Home
50 little secrets to transform your home
David's guide to bringing Italian calm and proportion into a London home — materials, light, colour and the small, controlled details that change how a room feels without rebuilding it.
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Lofts, Extensions & Beyond
How to add space to a London home: loft conversions, side returns and rear extensions, with real programmes, structures and costs.
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One team, start to finish
Directly employed carpenters, bricklayers, tilers and plumbers — no chains of unknown subcontractors on your site.
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Fixed price, fixed programme
Every scope is priced line by line before we start, with a week-by-week programme you can hold us to.
03
Structure done properly
Steels, footings and waterproofing designed with engineers and signed off by building control at every stage.
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Clean, considerate sites
Dust protection, daily clean-downs and neighbour-friendly hours — most of our work is in occupied family homes.
Talk to us
Send us your postcode and scope and we'll come back with a realistic price and programme. Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm.