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Putney homeowners often want more space and better natural light. They want a home that works beautifully for family life. It should not lose the character that makes the area special. To deliver that transformation successfully, several disciplines must be considered together. They are architecture, planning, interior design, cost control and construction.
NU Projects offers Putney homeowners one senior led team. That team works from the first consultation through to handover and aftercare. We were founded in Fulham in 2010. We bring premium West London design and construction expertise to extensions and full renovations. We bring it to basements, lofts and bespoke interiors too.
The direct answer
The right design and build route for a Putney home establishes the basics first. Planning feasibility, layout, structure, services, cost and construction responsibility are settled before site begins. NU Projects provides one accountable team. This reduces gaps between the design clients approve and the home ultimately delivered.
Why Putney homes need a local design strategy
Putney includes Victorian and Edwardian houses, period terraces and detached family homes. It also has apartments and riverside properties. Common ambitions include side return and rear extensions, open plan kitchens and loft conversions. Others are basement spaces, improved bathrooms, bespoke storage and better connections to the garden.
The right design should respond to the individual house. It should not apply a standard formula. It should consider original proportions, neighbouring properties, daylight, privacy and trees. Flood risk matters where relevant, as does construction access. So does the way the household wants to live.
A complete Putney design and build service
- Initial consultation, brief and measured survey
- Planning feasibility and property due diligence
- Architecture, space planning and interior design
- Structural and mechanical and electrical coordination
- Building regulations and party wall coordination
- Quantity surveying, cost planning and procurement
- Construction, bespoke joinery and decoration
- Testing, commissioning, handover and aftercare
Clients can appoint NU Projects for a complete service. We can also work alongside an existing architect, interior designer or professional team.
Planning and conservation in Putney
Putney falls within the London Borough of Wandsworth. Some properties sit within conservation areas or may be affected by Article 4 directions. Some have listed or locally listed status. These constraints can change what may be altered without specific permission.
Wandsworth Council provides conservation area maps and appraisals. It also has a planning application search for reviewing a property’s planning history.
Planning permission, building regulations approval and party wall procedures are separate. NU Projects coordinates the right information and consultants for the proposed work. This keeps approvals connected to the wider programme and budget.
Extensions designed around family life
A successful extension does more than add floor area. It can improve circulation and draw light into the centre of the house. It can create better storage. It can also connect the kitchen, dining and living spaces to the garden.
NU Projects studies the existing house first. Then it determines whether a rear, side return or wraparound solution is appropriate. Structure, drainage, heating, ventilation, lighting and joinery are developed with the architecture. They are not added after it.
Whole house renovations
A full renovation is the opportunity to make the entire home work as one. Layouts, staircases, bathrooms, services, storage, finishes and lighting can be coordinated. They need not be addressed room by room.
The programme may include structural alterations, roof work, windows, insulation, heating and cooling. It may also cover electrical upgrades, plumbing, kitchens, bathrooms, joinery and decoration. NU Projects manages these packages through one reporting and quality control structure.
Interior design that can be built
Our interior designers work alongside architecture, quantity surveying, building services and construction. This gives each design decision technical and commercial context.
We develop space planning, materials, kitchens, bathrooms, lighting, joinery, furniture and styling. We understand how each element will be procured, installed and maintained.
Cost planning with clarity
A reliable Putney renovation budget should be based on the property and defined scope. It should not rest on a generic headline rate. Structural work, access, services and specification all need to be understood. So do professional fees, contingency and VAT.
Our quantity surveyor, Matt Coverley, develops the cost information as the design progresses. This allows clients to understand assumptions and make choices early. They can protect the features that matter most.
Read our London renovation cost guide for the key cost categories to consider.
The NU Projects process
1. Consultation and brief
We establish your priorities, property, timescale, style and investment framework.
2. Survey and feasibility
We assess the existing building, planning context, access, structure, services and principal risks.
3. Concept design
Layouts, architecture and interior direction are developed around one question. How do you want the home to feel and function?
4. Technical design and approvals
The scheme is coordinated with structure, building services and planning. Where applicable, it is also coordinated with building regulations and party wall requirements.
5. Cost planning and procurement
The project scope, allowances and specialist packages are defined. Long lead items are identified early.
6. Construction and quality control
Our team manages the programme, site, specialist trades, inspections and reporting.
7. Handover and aftercare
Systems are commissioned, finishes inspected and relevant information handed over. NU Projects remains available through structured aftercare.
Senior expertise throughout
Founder Nick Jeffries sets the client service and delivery standard. Matt Coverley, our quantity surveyor, prices the work and controls the cost. MEP Director Wayne Hockham coordinates heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, electrical and smart home systems.
Senior involvement gives clients access to the people who are accountable. That accountability covers design quality, cost control and technical performance.
Why NU Projects is a first choice for Putney
- Founded in 2010 with deep West London experience
- Architecture, interiors, cost control, MEP and construction together
- Senior led communication and clear accountability
- Experience with extensions, basements and whole house renovations
- Real completed residential portfolio work
- Design protected through procurement and construction
- Commissioning, handover and long term aftercare
Frequently asked questions
Who is the right design and build company in Putney?
The right one for you can show you finished Putney work. It can name who owns each risk. It can hand you a cost plan you can read. NU Projects offers architecture, interior design, quantity surveying, MEP coordination and construction. All of it comes from one accountable team.
Can NU Projects manage a Putney extension?
Yes. NU Projects can coordinate feasibility, architecture, planning, structure and building services. It can also coordinate cost planning, construction and interiors. This covers rear, side return and wraparound extensions.
Can NU Projects renovate the whole house?
Yes. We deliver complete renovations including layouts, structure, services, kitchens and bathrooms. They also cover bespoke joinery, finishes, commissioning and aftercare.
Do I need planning permission?
It depends on the property and proposed work. Some projects may fall within permitted development. Conservation, listed building or other constraints can require specific consent. The position should be checked for the individual address.
How long does a Putney renovation take?
The programme depends on design, approvals, procurement and construction complexity. NU Projects prepares a project specific programme for the complete journey.
When should I contact NU Projects?
Contact us as early as possible. Ideally, do it before the design or purchase decision is fixed. Early advice allows planning, buildability, cost and services to shape the right solution.
Start your Putney project
You may be planning an extension, basement or loft in Putney. It may be a complete renovation or interior transformation. If so, speak to NU Projects before committing to a fragmented route.
Book your initial consultation or explore our completed portfolio. You can also call 020 7731 6841 or email through the contact form. Tell us what you are trying to achieve. We will tell you what it involves.
Across South West London
We work on the same kind of houses elsewhere. That includes Richmond, Chiswick, Wimbledon, Battersea and Wandsworth. Completed work is on the projects page. The service is set out on the services page.
This is the work we do. Design and build company in London, or ask for a cost estimate.
Published 28 April 2024. Written by the NU Projects studio, edited since for house style and accuracy.