Builders in SW13
Barnes · South West London
Building and renovation in SW13
SW13 covers Barnes, Barnes Village, Castelnau, Barnes Common, Mortlake fringe. Georgian and Victorian houses around the Pond and Church Road, the large semi-detached villas of Castelnau, and riverside properties along the towpath.
Planning and consent in SW13
Richmond's conservation coverage across Barnes Village and Castelnau is strict on elevations, roofs and boundary walls, and riverside plots carry flood-risk requirements that shape floor levels and materials.
Access and site logistics
Quieter streets with driveways on the Castelnau stock allow on-plot storage; the Village lanes are tight and need small-vehicle deliveries. Bridge closures affect access from the north.
What we are usually asked for here
- Rear and side extensions on Castelnau villas
- Loft conversions matched to original roof pitch and detailing
- Flood-resilient renovation of riverside properties
- Garden design, landscaping and garden rooms
We survey the property before pricing, confirm the constraints that apply to your specific address rather than the postcode, and issue a fixed price against a written scope. One site manager runs the trades from first fix to snagging.
District at a glance
- Postcode district
- SW13
- Main localities
- Barnes, Barnes Village, Castelnau
- London region
- South West London
- Response time
- Site visit typically within 5 working days
Services we provide in SW13
Loft conversions
Turn dead roof space into the best room in the house
Read more →House extensions
Rear, side-return, wrap-around and double-storey extensions
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Whole-house refurbishment, stripped back and rebuilt properly
Read more →Kitchen renovations
Bespoke and designer kitchens, installed by one team
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Waterproofed properly, finished beautifully
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Dig-outs, tanking and habitable lower-ground space
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Tanked, heated and environmentally controlled pool halls
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Concrete tanks, heating, covers and landscaped surrounds
Read more →Garden design
Terraces, planting, lighting and outdoor rooms
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Hard and soft landscaping, levels, walls and drainage
Read more →Commercial construction
Refurbishment and fit-out delivered around your trading hours
Read more →Shop fit outs
Shopfronts, signage and retail fit-out that opens on time
Read more →Plumbing
Full re-pipes, bathroom services, boilers and hot water systems
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Rewires, consumer units, lighting design and certification
Read more →Carpentry
Bespoke joinery, wardrobes, staircases and structural carpentry
Read more →Roofing
Survey-led roof repairs, re-covering, flat roofs, leadwork and guttering
Read more →Basement waterproofing in SW13
Barnes sits in a bend of the Thames on low-lying ground, and cellars and garden-level rooms near the river and the reservoirs can take water in wet winters.
We design for water being present: a Type C cavity drain membrane throughout, a generous channel, twin pumps with alarm and battery backup, and non-return protection on the discharge. External flood resilience measures are considered alongside.
A Type C cavity drain system in SW13 is specified after a survey, designed to BS 8102 for the way you intend to use the room, and installed with the drainage channel, sump and pumps left accessible for maintenance. Read the full basement waterproofing and Type C cavity drain guide, or see how it fits into a basement and cellar conversion.
Waterproofing or damp proofing in SW13?
Damp proofing deals with moisture in above-ground walls. Waterproofing protects a room that sits below ground against water pressure from outside. In Barnes we decide which one the property needs at the survey, and often the answer is an external repair first.
How a SW13 quotation works
We visit, find the source of the water, check head height, drainage outfall and any lease or listed-building constraints on your address, then issue a written scope and fixed price covering membrane, channel, sump and pumps and the finished room.
Kitchen and bathroom renovation in SW13
Kitchen and bathroom remodelling in Barnes and Barnes Village covers strip-out, first-fix plumbing and electrics, any structural work, tiling, fixtures and joinery, managed by one site manager against a detailed written quotation.
Kitchen remodelling in SW13
Barnes houses near the river and ponds often combine a kitchen renovation with a garden-facing extension; ground conditions and drainage are checked at survey.
Kitchen renovation in London →Bathroom remodelling in SW13
Bathroom remodelling in SW13's larger Victorian houses usually covers a family bathroom and en-suite, with water pressure and cylinder sizing reviewed first.
Bathroom renovation in London →Every SW13 kitchen or bathroom quotation starts with a site survey: we check waste and stack positions, water pressure, extract routes, floor structure and any lease or conservation requirements for your address before pricing.
Garden designer in SW13
Barnes gardens can be larger and mature, so tree roots, drainage and established planting are considered from the outset.
South west London gardens behind terraced and semi-detached houses are often long and narrow, used as family spaces, with garden rooms, terraces and lighting frequently requested.
Our garden design and landscaping service covers layout, levels and drainage, planting, terraces and paths, garden lighting and external power, and how materials and plant reach the garden. In SW13 that access question matters: Quieter streets with driveways on the Castelnau stock allow on-plot storage; the Village lanes are tight and need small-vehicle deliveries. Bridge closures affect access from the north.
Garden designer London →Roofing in SW13
SW13's period houses often have slate or clay roofs with chimney stacks and decorative details that may suit repair before replacement.
Typical roofs combine pitched slate or tile main roofs, rear outrigger roofs, valleys and dormers, often alongside loft work already completed or planned.
Roofing work starts with a survey and photographs, then a written scope that states whether repair or replacement is recommended: pitched and flat roofs, leadwork and flashings, guttering and rainwater goods, and the scaffolding the roof needs. Planning, conservation and freeholder requirements for your address are confirmed at survey.
Roofing services London →SW13 portfolio examples
Illustrative concept case studies — not records of specific client contracts.
SW13Kitchen Renovations · 2025
Barnes Garden Room Kitchen
Handleless pale oak kitchen in a rear extension with a travertine island, structural glazing to the garden and a full-width roof light. Sample luxury kitchen case study set in Barnes (SW13), fitted by the Foxter site team.
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SW13House Extensions · 2026
Barnes Rear Brick Extension — Completed
Completed single storey rear extension in matched brick with crittall-style glazing and landscaped patio. Sample house extension case study in Barnes (SW13) — completed stage, built by the Foxter site team.
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