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Home renovation in the journal.

Whole house work in prime London. Scope, timing, budget and living through it.

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  1. 5 min read

    Hampstead home renovation: an NW3 guide

    Renovating in Hampstead NW3. Whole house work, conservation area and listed building rules, extensions, basements and bespoke interior detail.

  2. 4 min read

    St John’s Wood luxury renovation: NW8

    A complete guide to renovating in St John’s Wood NW8. Whole house work, extensions, basement wellness space and bespoke craftsmanship.

  3. 1 min read

    Ealing W5 period home renovations

    NU Projects renovates period property in Ealing, W5, turning Victorian and Edwardian houses into contemporary family homes. Design and build for West London.

  4. 2 min read

    Fulham SW6 Victorian terrace renovations

    Planning a Fulham house renovation? Explore extensions, lofts, period details, MEP, cost planning and delivery for Victorian terraces in SW6.

  5. 3 min read

    A full interior design package for a house

    A multi-million pound house near Richmond, reshaped by a full interior design package. Bespoke joinery, refined finishes and one design vision throughout.

  6. 2 min read

    What NU MEP means for your London home

    What NU MEP does inside a London house. Heating, plumbing, underfloor, distribution, lighting control, ventilation, testing and commissioning.

  7. 1 min read

    Gas and electrical testing in West London

    Gas Safe and NICEIC work for West London properties. Boiler servicing, EICR testing and the certificates issued after every visit.

  8. 1 min read

    How NU Projects MEP handles reactive repairs

    Reactive MEP repairs in West London homes, handled discreetly. Boiler faults, tripped circuits and leaks, what is covered and how to report one.

  9. 1 min read

    MEP commissioning and handover support

    What MEP commissioning covers at the end of a west London refurbishment. System testing, certification tracking and client handover.

  10. 1 min read

    Planned maintenance for prime London homes

    What planned preventative maintenance covers in a prime London home. Plant rooms, boilers, pumps and ventilation, checked before they fail.

  11. 2 min read

    Why West London homes need MEP services

    What MEP covers in a prime home, from heating and cooling to drainage. Why listed and occupied properties need properly qualified engineers.

  12. 3 min read

    How long will my refurbishment take?

    A realistic timeline for a refurbishment in prime London. Pre construction work, typical build durations, causes of delay and the right sequence.

  13. 2 min read

    How to find a contractor you can trust

    How to judge a builder before you hire one. Track record, transparency on price, credentials, communication and the way they run a project.

  14. 2 min read

    How we deliver a high spec finish

    How NU Projects delivers a high spec finish on every luxury London refurbishment. Quality craftsmanship, premium materials, and precision in every detail.

  15. 3 min read

    Living in or moving out during a refurb

    Should you live in or move out during a London refurbishment? Practical advice on costs, protecting belongings, and managing disruption from NU Projects.

  16. 2 min read

    Renovation features prime owners ask for

    What prime London clients are asking for now. Bespoke joinery, cinema rooms, wellness spaces, smart systems and zoned open plan living.

  17. 2 min read

    Renovating in Chelsea, Mayfair, Knightsbridge

    How renovating differs across Chelsea, Mayfair and Knightsbridge. Conservation areas, listed consent, leasehold rules and expected specification.

  18. 3 min read

    Bespoke cabinetry in London

    A guide to bespoke cabinetry in a London home. Why made to measure beats off the shelf, what the process involves, how to choose.

  19. 4 min read

    Building a bespoke home in Mayfair

    What working with a bespoke home builder in Mayfair involves. Lifestyle planning, tailored architecture, materials and built in technology.

  20. 3 min read

    NU Projects super prime services

    What NU Projects super prime services cover on a large or complex build. Planning, delivery and the sectors the team works across.

  21. 3 min read

    Why London chooses NU for design and build

    In prime London, demand follows reputation rather than advertising. What that reputation is built on, and why the work keeps arriving by word of mouth.

  22. 3 min read

    Choosing a design and build company

    How to compare design and build companies in London. The three routes on offer, and eight checks to run before you appoint anyone.

  23. 4 min read

    Why London design and build goes wrong

    Six reasons design and build projects go wrong in London, and what the projects that run to plan do differently from the start.

  24. 2 min read

    Why clients choose NU for design and build

    Why private clients, advisers and developers keep coming back to NU Projects. Consistent delivery, senior involvement and one accountable team.

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