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Kew is one of the most botanically extraordinary places to live in London. Tree-lined streets, the proximity of Kew Gardens and the River Thames, and a collection of beautiful Victorian, Edwardian and interwar houses make TW9 one of the most desirable suburban addresses in West London. For homeowners in Kew, a kitchen extension isn’t just about adding square footage — it’s about creating a space that engages with the extraordinary natural beauty outside. Kew kitchen extension

Ealing has long been one of West London's most underrated family destinations. Victorian and Edwardian terraces and semis on streets across W5 and W13 offer generous room sizes, long gardens and proximity to excellent transport links. When Ealing homeowners renovate, they are typically looking to transform a characterful but under-specified period property into a modern family home that works brilliantly for contemporary living. The transformation of an Ealing period property

Richmond is one of the few places in Greater London where you can find genuinely large family homes — detached and semi-detached houses with proper gardens, generous room proportions and the kind of space that allows for truly ambitious kitchen extensions. When Richmond homeowners renovate, the expectation is high: something elegant, considered and built to last for decades. Richmond kitchen extensions have the advantage of space — both outdoor garden space and internal volum

Chiswick is West London at its most liveable. Wide, tree-lined streets, excellent schools, independent shops and generous gardens make W4 one of the most sought-after postcodes for families who want space, calm and quality. When Chiswick homeowners extend their kitchens, the brief typically reflects those same values — a space that is considered, well-crafted and genuinely relaxing to spend time in. The best Chiswick kitchen extensions are characterised by an unhurried qualit

A practical guide to transforming a Fulham Victorian terrace through better layouts, extensions, lofts, integrated services and disciplined cost control.

Notting Hill is one of West London's most recognisable neighbourhoods — a dense grid of painted stucco terraces, communal gardens and period townhouses that is simultaneously grand and intimate. When homeowners in W11 plan kitchen extensions, the challenge is always to honour that extraordinary architectural heritage while creating the light, open, contemporary living spaces that modern families require. The defining quality of a great Notting Hill kitchen extension is its re

A practical guide to high-end Chelsea home renovations, from reworking period layouts and kitchen extensions to services, cost control and delivery.

Kensington is one of London's most architecturally protected postcodes. Victorian and Edwardian terraces, stucco-fronted townhouses and period conversions define a streetscape that both planning authorities and homeowners are deeply invested in preserving. So when families in W8 outgrow their kitchens, the question is always the same: how do you add the space you need without losing the period character that makes your home worth protecting? The most successful kitchen extens

Multi-Million Pound House Gets A Luxury Makeover By Jordana Ashkenazi NU Projects is currently transforming a beautiful luxury home on Martineau Drive, near Richmond, with the project now reaching an exciting stage. Led by a full interior design package, this home is being carefully reshaped with bespoke joinery, refined finishes and a clear design vision throughout. The result is already looking exceptional, even before the final stages are complete. In the latest project wa

A New Standard for M&E in London NU MEP is the mechanical and electrical division of NU Projects, established to bring a higher standard of M&E delivery to London’s construction market. We are not a general contractor who also handles M&E. This is what we do — and we do it properly. The construction industry has always had an M&E problem. Too many packages are handed to the lowest bidder, managed at arm’s length, and only given serious attention when something has already gon

Your Home Deserves M&E That Matches Its Value When you invest in a high-specification London property — whether a full refurbishment, a new build or a major renovation — the quality of your mechanical and electrical systems matters as much as any other element. Bad M&E work is invisible until it fails. And when it fails, it costs far more than it would have to get right the first time. NU MEP brings the kind of M&E expertise that high-end residential properties require. Not j

The M&E Problem Most Main Contractors Know Too Well Main contractors working at a high level cannot afford this. They need an M&E partner who operates to the same standard they do — one who brings genuine technical leadership to the package, not just a price. What NU MEP Delivers for Main Contractors We have delivered mechanical and electrical works on some of London’s most demanding residential schemes, including high-specification projects with some of the most exacting des

Wayne Hockham: M&E Technical Expert at NU Projects At NU, the quality of our work depends on the people behind it. Every project relies on technical knowledge, strong leadership and the ability to solve problems before they become delays. Wayne Hockham, M&E Technical Expert, brings all of those qualities to the NU team. With more than two decades of experience in the construction industry, Wayne began his career through a plumbing and heating apprenticeship. That early, hands

The Final Stage of Any Prime Renovation Requires Expert MEP Oversight refurbishment project in a prime West London property involves months of careful work from architects, interior designers, builders and specialist contractors. At the point of completion, all the MEP systems need to be correctly commissioned, tested, certified and handed over to the client. Without this final stage being properly managed, even the most beautifully finished home can have systems that underp

Certification You Can Trust in a Prime Property as safety and electrical compliance are two of the most critical obligations for any property owner or managing agent in West London. Failing to maintain proper certification creates risk for residents, legal exposure for owners and potential safety hazards that no prime property should face. NU Projects MEP ensures all gas and electrical work is carried out by qualified, registered engineers with proper documentation issued aft