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Contents 08
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About Us 14
What We Do 16
How Can We Help? 19
Design Process 22
Build Process 25
Party Wall Service 26
Party Wall Process 28
Landscape Design 30
Interior Design 32
Case Study: Haringey, N8 34
Case Study: Stroud Green, N4 36
Case Study: Lewisham, SE13 40
Kitchen Design 42
Conservation Area 44
House Tours 46
FAQs 50
Find Us
What Next?

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Putney, SW18

About Us 95%

At Build Team, we have been building home extensions across London for Success Rate
over a decade. In an industry where there are multiple components, we in Planning*
aim to reduce confusion and simplify the process. We offer both a Design &
Build service, as well as everything you might need in-between.

Our dynamic team offer homeowners a two stage process, the first being
Design and the second is Build. Clients have the flexibility to utilise our
expertise in Design only, Design & Build or Build only. Our Design fees are
fixed, and every Build contract is fully itemised. The team works hard
to exceed client expectations and produce designs which not only, create
amazing new spaces, but are also practical and affordable to build. We work
with existing and prospective homeowners to maximise the space they
have available, all within local planning guidelines.

*Based on projects within Lambeth, Southwark, Haringey and Lewisham in 2016
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Stroud Green, N4
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What We Do

Ground First Loft Cellar
Conversion Conversion
Floor Extension Floor Extension

We work on a variety of projects including ground floor extensions, loft
conversions, roof terraces, first floor extensions and cellar conversions.
Clients often take the opportunity to refurbish or reconfigure a bedroom
or bathroom elsewhere in the home; if you have plans for internal works
in addition to the extension, we would be very happy to help with that too.

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How Can We Help?

or Build We offer a two-stage process, so you are
Design able to select the service that you require.
Whether you need drawings, planning
& Build permission, structural calculations or a
Design build service, we can adapt to your specific
requirements.

While you have the flexibility of selecting
which services you wish to use, we can
help with every aspect of the project.
Should you wish to use our services to
project manage everything, we can ensure
all aspects are covered.

Every project is different, so we have a selection of bolt-on services available
to ensure that client expectations are met. If you require or would like to
use any of our bolt-on services we can add them to your contract as you
go. For more information on our services please have a look at our website:
www.buildteam.com

Party Wall Service Interior Design Landscape Design

Approved Inspector Thames Water Fast Track Service

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Design Process Efficient, friendly
and informative service;
Site Visit Build Team were a pleasure
This offers us with an opportunity to understand what you want to
accomplish, which enables us to offer a quote for both the Design to work with
1 & Build. Quotes are issued within 1 to 2 working days after the
Site Visit. Kate. A, SW11

Measured Survey 17
This enables your designer to take detailed measurements. They
2 will also take this opportunity to meet with you to begin to
develop your vision.

Design Development
Once you have your proposed options, your designer will work
3 with you to reach your final design. You have unlimited amendments,
so you can experiment with your design and ensure it’s absolutely perfect.

Planning Permission
When we have a final design we will prepare and submit your
4 planning application. Planning typically takes eight weeks, and we
check on the application at various stages to ensure everything is
running smoothly.

Party Wall
5 We have an in-house Party Wall Service and we can serve the relevant

Notices on your behalf. If you are keen to start building soon we
would recommend running this alongside the planning window.

Building Regulations Pack
6 We will produce the structural calculations and create your Building

Regulations Drawings. These are the detailed drawings that you
will need to continue with your build.

Pre Contract Meeting
7 The Pre Contract Meeting is entirely optional and introduces you

to our Build Phase. We confirm the scope of works and produce
a Detailed Schedule of Works, which outlines the final cost for
the Build.

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Build Process

Site Meeting
Upon your instruction of the Build Phase, we will arrange a meeting
with you at the property with your Project Manager (PM).
8 This enables us to confirm all of the details and answer any
remaining questions.

Preparation Activities
Before the build starts, we will have to complete a checklist of
9 activities. This varies, but may include assigning an Approved
Inspector, arranging the necessary documentation and suspending
a parking bay for a skip.

Build Team were Start Date
exceptional from start to
finish - they provided a 10 At the commencement of the works, if you wish to be present, you
professional, friendly and can meet your PM and the builders at the property as the works
responsive service that commence. We will lay protective layers, strip off, dig foundations
exceeded my expectations and carry out excavation works.

Chris. J, N4 11 On-site Construction
An extension usually takes between 12 to 16 weeks. During this

time your PM will give you regular updates about the works and

you can be as involved as you would like to be.

Electrics & Plumbing
12 The internal finish of the structure is carried out including 1st &

2nd fix electrics and 1st fix plumbing. We also begin plaster boarding
and plastering.

Snagging
13 When the agreed works have been carried out the project has

reached practical completion. You will give your PM a list of final
touches that need to be done and after these are carried out we
tidy up the site and remove the waste and tools.

14 Completion Pack
The project is handed over together with a folder containing our
10 year guarantee for the works that we’ve carried out and other
important documentation regarding your project.

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Additional Space*

*Based on increased SQM on Ground Floor Extensions in 2016

Party Wall Service 23

We offer our clients a bespoke, in-house Party Wall Service, which is extremely
advantageous when it comes to serving Notice and communicating with
neighbours. Our Party Wall Expert works with you to determine the best
strategy when serving Notice, and we make ourselves available to alleviate
any concerns from your neighbours should they have them. This sympathetic
approach is very unique within the industry and often addresses those initial
concerns which saves you time and money in the long-run. We also undertake
the Schedule of Conditions and this is all included within our fixed fee Party
Wall Service. Please see our FAQs on P40 for additional information on
Party Wall.

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Party Wall Process

Find out how many
Party Wall Notices you

will need to serve.
Our surveyor will do

this for you

Serve Notice
Our surveyor will serve
Notice on your behalf, this
can be done either via post

or in person

Consent Dissent
This is formal A full award is
confirmation that your required, this can be
neighbour consents undertaken by either
to the proposed an agreed surveyor or
an independent
works
surveyor
Our surveyor will
undertake the Schedule Survey is
undertaken and an
of Conditions agreement is drawn up
between the homeowner
Start and the neighbour
Building
Works Party
Wall Award(s)

are issued

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Landscape Design

Ground floor extensions are often accompanied by lots of glass, as homeowners
want to maximise natural light within the home. Lots of our clients choose
to redesign their garden while they are designing their kitchen extension so
they can ensure that both designs will complement one another.
Our Landscape Design Services includes an in-depth consultation with an
experienced member of our Design Team. We will work with you to create
an outdoor space which interacts with your new indoor area, and that also
works around your day to day life. Whether you want a bike shed, a patio
dining area, or privacy from your neighbours; we are here to help you create
your perfect garden.

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Interior Design

To ensure you make the most out of your final design, we encourage all of
our clients to think about the finishing touches at the very beginning. We
feel the interior of your extension is important to help shape your ‘shell’ design.
Our Interior Design Service offers guidance on materials, features such as
internal windows, kitchen spacing, lighting and more. We help you visualise
your extension with 3D Visuals of your proposed design, which encourages
you to think about the space and how it will interact with your furnishings.
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Case Study: Haringey, N8

Architectural rooflights:
These are 2.5m and flood the

room with natural light

Bi-fold doors:
With a recessed track, the
doors allow a seamless join

between inside and out
when fully opened

Catflap: Kitchen Island:
Make your extension A fantastic addition if you
pet friendly have a lot of space and
want to create a spacious,
Porcelain Tile: multifunctional kitchen
The floor material is porcelain
tile which is made to look like

reclaimed wood

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Find the answer on P52

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Case Study: Stroud Green, N4 Exposed Brick:
This offers an industrial,
Pendant Lights: rustic look within
Lighting can help to create the home
zones within the room
Velux Windows:
Courtyard: Velux windows are
Increase light practical, affordable and
penetration throughout they come in a variety of
the entire property shapes and sizes

Case Study: Lewisham, SE13 Juliet Balcony
A modern addition which
Velux Windows:
Maximise light entry with offers a view of the
Velux windows neighbourhood

Storage:
Create storage in an
otherwise awkward space

Kitchen Design The U-Shape
This design is most efficient with smaller
The kitchen is often considered to be the heart of the home. It’s easy to get kitchens as it recycles the floor area, whilst
distracted by the visual aspects, but it’s important to put functionality at maximising storage and countertop space.
the forefront of your design. There is not one ‘ultimate’ kitchen design; it’s
completely dependent on your personal preference and lifestyle. We understand The G-Shape
that your kitchen layout will help to shape your home extension design, so The G design tends to work well with a
we include the outline within our Architectural Design Service. There are breakfast bar, which is a fantastic alternative
typically four rules when it comes to kitchen design: to a kitchen island.

36 The L-Shape
A popular shape for a kitchen of any size,
this design is common if you want to integrate
two zones (eg. Kitchen & Dining).

The Parallel Wall
Perfect for larger kitchens, this option works
well with a kitchen island which acts as a
connection between the two sides.

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Over 500 Unique
Home Designs

We have guided over
500 homeowners through

the Design Phase

Conservation Area

There are conservation areas all over London and we frequently work with
homeowners within them. When we look at design options, we generally aim
to keep some of the proposed changes in-line with the old characteristics of
the property. This certainly doesn’t mean you can’t have a modern design;
we proposed sash windows for this project, combined with modern bi-fold
doors and a side infill extension.

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House Tours

Our House Tours offer a free, no-obligation opportunity to come and have
a look around one of our completed projects. We have members of our
Design Team and Build Team on hand to answer any questions you might
have, and talk you through the specifics of the project. You can bring your
kids, parents or friends - grab a drink, relax and have a look around. Contact
our team for our upcoming schedule.

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FAQs Every day I walk into my
dream flat and I am completely
Can I just commit to the Design Phase? overwhelmed at what Build Team
Yes, absolutely. We offer a two-stage process, so you are able to commit to
the Design phase and leave the Build out to tender. has achieved. I could not
recommend them enough
How long does the process take?
This is very dependent on you, but typically the Design phase takes 12 weeks Yasmine. C, SW2
(8 weeks of this is waiting for planning permission to be determined). For
the Build, a ground floor extension generally takes between 12 – 16 weeks. 45
If you would like a more specific timeline for your project, just ask our team.

What is Party Wall?
The Party Wall Act is a piece of legislation that helps to ensure building works
don’t adversely affect a neighbour’s property. If you are undertaking a home
extension, you might be required to serve Notice to your neighbour(s) before
you can carry out the Build.

What does the Build quote include?
The quotation allows for everything that is required to construct the ‘shell
and core’ of the extension. This means we’ll get your home to a water
tight shell and install the windows, external doors, lights and plumbing –
everything to get the final sign off from Building Control. We can help with
the final decoration, kitchen fitting and floor fitting should you wish.

What about my kitchen?
We are completely flexible and can help if you want us to. A number of our
clients opt for an ‘off the shelf’ kitchen (for example from Magnet, Howdens
or Benchmarx) and invest in good quality worktops. We can install kitchen
units and worktops like these if you want us to. If you have a kitchen
supplier in-mind, that’s not a problem and we will liaise and cooperate with
them to arrange for the fitting at the appropriate time.

Are you properly insured?
We have fully comprehensive insurance, so you, your family, and your
property will be covered in the unlikely event of accident or damage.

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Find Us

Vauxhall

Oval

A3 A23
Wandswoth Rd
S Lambeth Rd

Clapham Rd
Brixton Rd

StockwellStockwell Rd

Wandsworth Brixton
Road

Clapham High
Street

Clapham North

342 Clapham Road, London, SW9 9AJ

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Highbury, N5
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What Next? 51

Following your Site Visit, we will send over
your quote within one to two working days.
If you have any questions about the process
please don’t hesitate to get in touch and ask
our team. If you are ready to proceed with
the Design Phase the first thing we will do is
book in your Measured Survey (see Design
Process P16 for more information).
[email protected]
0207 495 6561

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Phone: Email:
0207 495 6561 [email protected]

Online: Office:
www.buildteam.com 342 Clapham Road, SW9 9AJ

Full Terms and Conditions are included with all new client proposals and
are also available on request to prospective clients of Build Team. Please
contact us if you would like a copy.

Did you spot the cat on P30? He’s sleeping on the sofa.