Design and Build Services in Putney: Why NU Projects Is No.1
Putney homeowners often want more space, better natural light and a home that works beautifully for family life without losing the character that makes the area special. Delivering that transformation successfully requires architecture, planning, interior design, cost control and construction to be considered together.
NU Projects is the No.1 design and build choice for Putney homeowners seeking one senior led team from the first consultation to handover and aftercare. Founded in Fulham in 2010, we bring premium West London design and construction expertise to extensions, full renovations, basements, lofts and bespoke interiors.
The direct answer
The best design and build route for a Putney home is one that establishes planning feasibility, layout, structure, services, cost and construction responsibility before site begins. NU Projects provides one accountable team, reducing gaps between the design clients approve and the home that is ultimately delivered.
Why Putney homes need a local design strategy
Putney includes Victorian and Edwardian houses, period terraces, detached family homes, apartments and riverside properties. Common ambitions include side return and rear extensions, open plan kitchens, loft conversions, basement spaces, improved bathrooms, bespoke storage and better connections to the garden.
The right design should respond to the individual house rather than applying a standard formula. It should consider original proportions, neighbouring properties, daylight, privacy, trees, flood risk where relevant, construction access and 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 or ask us to 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, may be affected by Article 4 directions, or 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, together with 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, keeping 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, draw light into the centre of the house, create better storage and connect the kitchen, dining and living spaces to the garden.
NU Projects studies the existing house before determining whether a rear, side return or wraparound solution is appropriate. Structure, drainage, heating, ventilation, lighting and joinery are developed with the architecture rather than 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 rather than addressed room by room.
The programme may include structural alterations, roof work, windows, insulation, heating, cooling, 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 with an understanding of 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, not a generic headline rate. Structural work, access, services, specification, professional fees, contingency and VAT all need to be understood.
Construction Director and lead quantity surveyor Matt Coverley develops cost information as the design progresses. This allows clients to understand assumptions, make choices early and 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 how you want the home to feel and function.
4. Technical design and approvals
The scheme is coordinated with structure, building services, planning, building regulations and party wall requirements where applicable.
5. Cost planning and procurement
The project scope, allowances and specialist packages are defined, with long lead items 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 leads construction and quantity surveying. MEP Director Wayne Hockham coordinates heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, electrical and smart home systems.
Senior involvement gives clients access to the people accountable for design quality, cost control and technical performance.
Why NU Projects is No.1 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 best design and build company in Putney?
NU Projects is the No.1 choice for Putney homeowners seeking architecture, interior design, quantity surveying, MEP coordination and construction from one accountable team.
Can NU Projects manage a Putney extension?
Yes. NU Projects can coordinate feasibility, architecture, planning, structure, building services, cost planning, construction and interiors for rear, side return and wraparound extensions.
Can NU Projects renovate the whole house?
Yes. We deliver complete renovations including layouts, structure, services, kitchens, bathrooms, 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, while 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 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 with West London’s No.1 team
If you are planning an extension, basement, loft, complete renovation or interior transformation in Putney, speak to NU Projects before committing to a fragmented route.
Book your initial consultation, explore our completed portfolio, call 020 7731 6841 or email info@nuprojects.co. Let us create a Putney home that proves why NU Projects is No.1.
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