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Excel Construction

Luxury renovations · London & Surrey

Luxury Home
Renovations

Whole-house renovations, basements and bespoke interiors for period and contemporary homes. Built with care, finished to the highest standard, and featured in Homes & Gardens.

Our work has featured in Homes & GardensDezeenThe Architects’ JournalArchello
Since 2007Renovating homes in London & Surrey
Whole-houseStructure, services and finishes
BasementsIncluding below the water table
Architect-ledWe work with your design team

What we do

Every detail, handled by one team

From structural work behind a retained facade to the last piece of joinery, we manage your renovation from start to finish.

Victorian hallway with encaustic tiles and staircase, Edna Street, Battersea

Whole-house renovations

Complete transformations of period and modern homes, including rebuilds behind retained facades.

Basement cinema room with slatted timber walls, Battersea

Basements

New basement levels for cinemas, gyms, guest suites and utility rooms, with careful underpinning and waterproofing.

Open-plan kitchen and living space with Crittall doors, Battersea

Extensions & glazing

Light-filled rear extensions with Crittall-style doors, rooflights and walk-on glass.

Deep green Shaker kitchen with oak internals, Battersea

Kitchens & bespoke joinery

Hand-finished kitchens, panelling, window seats and built-in storage made to measure.

Snug with panelling and herringbone oak floor, Battersea

Period & conservation homes

Sensitive work on Victorian and Edwardian houses, including homes in conservation areas.

Ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath under a vaulted skylight

Smart & sustainable upgrades

Heat pumps, MVHR, solar, battery storage and smart lighting, built in from the start.

Crittall-style doors and wood burner in the rear living space, Edna Street, Battersea Kitchen island with waterfall-edge worktop, Edna Street, Battersea Bespoke window seat in the original bay window, Edna Street, Battersea

Featured project · As seen in Homes & Gardens

Victorian Villa, Edna Street, Battersea

A detached 1870s villa in the Three Sisters Conservation Area, working with architect Ed Ward of Studio Werc. Behind the retained front facade we rebuilt the house as a light-filled family home, adding a new basement level, a rear extension and a new roof.

New basementGuest suite, gym & utility
ConservationOriginal facade retained
18 monthsJune 2022 to December 2023
Studio WercArchitect-led project
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Double-height living room with open steel staircase, Battersea Open-plan basement with slatted timber walls, Battersea Garden room with floor-to-ceiling glazing, Battersea

Project · Battersea, SW11

Basement Completion, 31 Edna Street

When the original contractor could not finish this luxury home, we were brought in to complete the basement and remaining works, from new steels and MVHR to services connections, bathrooms and plant rooms, coordinating specialist trades through to handover.

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Gallery

The finish is in the detail

Curved staircase with black ironwork and herringbone floor Walk-on glass rooflight lighting the basement Rear extension with rooflight and slatted oak bench Living room with full-width Crittall doors to the garden Rear elevation with double-height glazing Poured concrete floor and steel-framed doors

How it works

Our renovation process

Consultation

We visit your home, review your architect’s drawings and talk through your goals and budget.

Pricing & programme

A detailed, itemised quote and programme, so you know the cost and timeline up front.

Structure & services

Temporary works, underpinning, steels, basements and new services, sequenced carefully.

Fit-out & finishes

Kitchens, joinery, flooring, tiling and decoration, with regular progress updates.

Handover

Final inspections, certificates and a home that is ready to move back into.

Client testimonials

What our clients say

★★★★★

“Nothing short of exceptional. I would highly recommend Excel Construction UK to anyone seeking reliable and top-notch construction services. Their dedication to customer satisfaction and their craftsmanship truly sets them apart in the industry.”

Carl Van Heerden
★★★★★

“Excel Construction are a conscientious, professional and highly skilled construction company. They build with meticulous detail and professionalism and I would not hesitate to recommend them for construction projects big or small.”

Martin McFadden
★★★★★

“We have worked with Excel Construction for the first time on a project in Fulham fourteen years ago. Alex and his company were already then very reliable, trustworthy, competent and hardworking. We highly recommend Excel Construction for top quality workmanship and excellent personal service.”

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FAQ

Renovation questions

How long does a whole-house renovation take?

It depends on the size of the house and the scope. A full refurbishment can take several months, and a project with a new basement or a rebuild behind the facade can take over a year. Our Edna Street villa took 18 months from start to move-in. We give you a detailed programme with your quote.

Do you work with architects and interior designers?

Yes. Most of our luxury renovations are architect-led, and we work closely with your designers to deliver their details exactly as drawn.

Can you add a basement to my house?

Yes. We build new basements, including underpinning, waterproofing and work below the water table, to create cinemas, gyms, guest suites and utility space.

Do you work on listed buildings and in conservation areas?

Yes. We regularly work on period homes in conservation areas, including retaining original facades while rebuilding behind them.

Can you take over a project another builder has left unfinished?

Yes. At 31 Edna Street we were brought in to complete the basement and remaining works after the original contractor could not finish the job.

What areas do you cover?

We cover Central London, South London and Surrey, including Battersea, Clapham, Chelsea, Fulham, Kensington, Wandsworth, Putney, Wimbledon, Dulwich, Bromley, Beckenham and Surrey. See all areas we cover.

Start your project

Planning a luxury renovation?

Tell us about your home and your plans, and we will arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.

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