Question 1

Do permitted development rules apply to the Edwardian terraces in Romford (RM1/RM2)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Victorian and Edwardian terraces in RM1 and RM2 are generally subject to standard permitted development rules for extensions. Single-storey rear extensions up to 3 m deep (attached houses) typically require only a lawful development certificate. Most Havering streets don't have Article 4 directions removing permitted development rights, but TB&D confirms the specific position for each address on the site visit.

Question 2

Are hip-to-gable loft conversions common in Hornchurch (RM11/RM12)?

Accepted Answer

The interwar semis across RM11 and RM12 have hipped roofs well-suited to hip-to-gable conversion. Most fall under permitted development. A hip-to-gable with rear dormer typically adds one bedroom and a full en-suite; the project runs 10–14 weeks from start to sign-off. TB&D Construction has completed multiple hip-to-gable conversions in Hornchurch and handles the full sequence.

Question 3

How does TB&D Construction handle the project manager on an Upminster renovation?

Accepted Answer

Every TB&D project — including those in Upminster and the outer RM14 postcodes — is assigned one named project manager from the initial site visit through to Building Regulations sign-off and snagging. That project manager coordinates all trades, manages deliveries and is your single point of contact. Itemised quotes are returned within 48 hours.

Question 4

What party-wall considerations apply to extensions and loft conversions on Hornchurch and Romford semis?

Accepted Answer

The interwar semis in RM1, RM2, RM11 and RM12 share a single party wall with the adjoining property. Rear extensions that build onto or adjacent to that wall, and hip-to-gable loft conversions that load new steelwork on the shared structure, both require Party Wall Act notices served before work begins. TB&D Construction prepares the notice and co-ordinates with any surveyor the neighbour appoints as part of the standard project service in Havering.

Question 5

What types of renovation and improvement projects does TB&D Construction carry out across Havering?

Accepted Answer

Havering's stock — Edwardian and Victorian terraces in RM1 and RM2, interwar semis in RM11 and RM12, and larger detached houses in RM14 (Upminster) — suits the full range of TB&D Construction's project types: hip-to-gable loft conversions, rear kitchen extensions, full house renovations, boiler replacements via our Gas Safe registered partner, and period restoration on the older Victorian stock. TB&D carries £1m public liability and £5m employer's liability insurance and has passed all 12 Checkatrade vetting checks.

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