Question 1

What renovation work is possible in the Greenwich conservation area (SE10)?

Accepted Answer

The West Greenwich conservation area around the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark restricts external alterations, including window replacement and roof changes. Internal renovation — full bathroom refits, full kitchen refits, flooring and joinery — is generally unrestricted. In listed buildings within SE10, even some internal structural changes require listed building consent. TB&D Construction assesses the heritage constraints on the first site visit and can liaise with the Royal Borough's planning team.

Question 2

Are hip-to-gable loft conversions common in Eltham (SE9), and do they need planning?

Accepted Answer

The 1930s semi-detached houses across SE9 have hipped roofs well-suited to hip-to-gable conversion. Most fall under permitted development in Eltham, requiring only a lawful development certificate rather than planning permission. The conversion adds a full gable wall at the flank, recovers the sloping roof space, and typically includes a rear dormer for light and access to the new bedroom. TB&D Construction handles the certificate application, structural calcs and full build.

Question 3

Can you do full flat renovations in the Woolwich Arsenal Riverside development?

Accepted Answer

Yes — TB&D Construction handles full flat renovations in the Royal Arsenal Riverside apartments as well as in the older Victorian and post-war stock across SE18. Developer specifications in the riverside blocks typically need upgrading 10–15 years after completion: new kitchen, new bathroom, flooring and repainting. We provide itemised quotes within 48 hours of the site visit.

Question 4

What party-wall obligations arise on hip-to-gable loft conversions on Eltham's 1930s semis (SE9)?

Accepted Answer

A hip-to-gable conversion on the semi-detached houses in SE9 involves restructuring the flank roof and typically bearing new steelwork on the shared party wall. The Party Wall Act requires a notice served on the adjoining owner at least two months before work that involves building on or altering the party wall. TB&D Construction prepares the structural drawings and party-wall notice together so that both can be issued simultaneously and the project start date is not delayed by the statutory notice period.

Question 5

What range of renovation and restoration projects does TB&D Construction handle across the Royal Borough of Greenwich?

Accepted Answer

Greenwich's housing spans listed Georgian and Victorian properties around the Town centre (SE10), 1930s semi-detached streets in Eltham (SE9), post-war terrace estates in Thamesmead (SE28), and waterfront apartment blocks at Royal Arsenal Riverside (SE18). TB&D Construction covers all project types: period restoration and full internal refits on SE10 listed buildings, hip-to-gable loft conversions in SE9, full flat renovations in Royal Arsenal apartments, and rear kitchen extensions on post-war terrace stock. TB&D holds a 9.92/10 Checkatrade rating and carries £1m public liability and £5m employer's liability insurance.

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