New End Construction is based in North London and undertakes suitable residential and commercial projects across North, South, East and West London.

Whether we can take on a project depends on its location, scope, programme and access requirements. Contact us with the property address and a brief description of the proposed work, and we will confirm whether it falls within our working area.

The information required depends on the size and complexity of the project. For an extension, loft conversion or structural refurbishment, we will normally need:

• Architectural or measured drawings

• Structural drawings and calculations, where applicable

• A written specification or schedule of work

• Planning and building-control information

• Details of the required finishes

• The property address

• Your preferred timescale

• Information about access, parking and occupation of the property

We can discuss the project at an earlier stage, but a detailed and reliable quotation normally requires a sufficiently developed design and clearly defined scope.

New End Construction can work from drawings and calculations prepared by your appointed architect, designer and structural engineer.

If these have not yet been prepared, we can discuss the professional information the project is likely to require and help identify the appropriate next steps. The quotation will make clear which professional services are included and which appointments must be made separately.

Yes. NEC can quote for an extension and the associated internal refurbishment as one coordinated construction project.

The work may include structural alterations, plumbing and electrical upgrades, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, decoration and bespoke joinery. The complete scope must be reviewed before we can confirm the programme and price.

Ideally, contact us once you have initial drawings or a reasonably clear project brief.

Early contractor input can help identify access, construction, sequencing and specification issues before the design is finalised. However, a detailed quotation usually requires developed drawings, structural information and a sufficiently clear schedule of work.

Your project will have a named NEC contact responsible for overseeing the agreed construction work and keeping communication organised. Before construction begins, we will explain who your principal contact will be, how site queries should be raised and who is responsible for key decisions, selections and approvals.

The communication arrangements will be agreed before construction begins. Updates may include site meetings, telephone calls, emails, photographs and written messages, depending on the project.

Important instructions, design changes, additional costs and programme decisions should be confirmed in writing so that there is a clear record for both parties.

This depends on the nature, scale and sequence of the work.

Remaining in the property may be possible during limited works, but it can be impractical during a complete renovation or where essential services, kitchens, bathrooms or access routes are affected. Occupation can also influence safety, working hours and the project programme.

We will discuss the practical implications before work begins so that suitable arrangements can be made.

The cost depends on the property, size of the extension, structural work, access, specification, finishes and extent of the internal refurbishment.

Older buildings can also contain concealed conditions that are not visible before work begins. For this reason, general cost-per-square-metre figures are only an initial guide and should not be treated as a fixed quotation.

Once the design and scope are sufficiently developed, NEC can review the project information and prepare a project-specific quotation.

Our quotation will state clearly how VAT has been treated and whether the totals shown include or exclude VAT.

VAT treatment can depend on the type of work and property. Clients should refer to the VAT information shown in the project-specific quotation rather than assuming that every item is treated in the same way.

The quotation will describe the construction work included and identify known exclusions, client-supplied items, provisional allowances and areas that require further information.

Items such as professional fees, planning charges, building-control charges, party-wall services, utility-company costs, specialist surveys and client-selected finishes may be separate unless expressly included.

Please review the entire quotation and raise any questions before accepting it.

Payments are normally linked to an agreed project schedule or defined stages of work rather than being left until the end of the project.

The payment dates, amounts and relevant milestones will be set out in the accepted quotation, payment schedule or contract before construction begins. The precise arrangement depends on the size, duration and procurement requirements of the project.

A variation is work that changes the agreed scope, specification, design or construction requirements.

Where possible, the additional cost and any effect on the programme will be explained and approved in writing before the varied work proceeds. Some concealed or urgent site conditions may require an immediate decision to keep the property safe or prevent delay, but these circumstances will be communicated as soon as reasonably possible.

Written records help both the client and NEC understand what has changed and why.

Purchasing responsibilities are agreed for each project.

Some products may be supplied by NEC or Albeno, while others may be selected and purchased directly by the client. The quotation or procurement schedule should identify who is responsible for ordering each item, checking quantities, approving specifications and arranging delivery.

Client-supplied products must normally arrive on site by the required date and be suitable for the agreed design and installation.

Clients should keep a separate contingency for unforeseen work, design development and changes in specification.

The appropriate amount depends on the age and condition of the building and how much investigation has been completed before work begins. Older properties or projects involving extensive structural alteration may justify a larger contingency than straightforward work in a well-understood building.

The contingency is a client-held reserve and should not be treated as part of NEC’s quoted price unless an allowance is expressly included.

Before construction begins, the design, scope, quotation and contract information should be sufficiently clear.

The pre-construction stage may include:

• Reviewing drawings and specifications

• Confirming structural information

• Checking planning and building-control status

• Agreeing party-wall responsibilities

• Confirming the programme and payment schedule

• Allocating purchasing responsibilities

• Agreeing access, parking and working arrangements

• Recording the condition of retained areas

• Confirming communication and decision-making procedures

The exact requirements depend on the project.

The programme depends on the scope, structural complexity, access, specification, lead times and whether additional work is discovered after construction begins.

Once the design and scope are sufficiently developed, NEC can prepare a project-specific programme. Planning, structural design, party-wall procedures, approvals and procurement happen before or alongside construction and should be considered when planning the overall timescale.

Most extensions, loft conversions and significant structural alterations require building regulations approval, even where separate planning permission is not required.

Building regulations cover matters such as structural safety, fire safety, insulation, ventilation, drainage, stairs and electrical work. The appropriate building-control route should be confirmed before relevant construction begins.

You may need to follow the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 if the work affects a shared wall or structure, involves building on or close to a boundary, or includes certain excavations near a neighbouring building.

Not every project requires a party-wall award or surveyor, but the requirements should be checked early. If formal notice is required, sufficient time must be allowed before the relevant work begins.

A party-wall surveyor can provide advice specific to the design and neighbouring properties.

The required protection depends on which parts of the property will remain occupied or retained.

Before work starts, we agree access routes and identify areas requiring protection. Measures may include floor coverings, dust barriers, temporary screens, protection to stairs and retained finishes, controlled storage areas and regular waste removal.

Construction work inevitably creates some dust, noise and disruption, but careful planning can help limit its effect on retained parts of the property.

As the project approaches completion, the work is inspected and outstanding items are recorded on a snagging list.

The relevant trades then address the agreed items. Completion arrangements may also include final inspections, demonstrations of installed equipment, removal of temporary protection and handover of available certificates and documents.

The contract or agreed project terms should define completion, the snagging process and any applicable defects arrangements.

The documents available depend on the work carried out and the professionals or registered installers involved.

They may include:

• Building-control completion documentation

• Electrical installation certificates

• Gas-related certificates

• Window or door compliance certificates

• Product and manufacturer warranties

• Roofing or waterproofing warranties

• Commissioning information

• Operating and maintenance instructions

The required handover documents should be identified during the project. Some certificates are issued by external professionals, building control or specialist installers rather than NEC directly.

Where practical and consistent with the design, original features can be retained, repaired or incorporated into the completed renovation.

These may include fireplaces, cornices, mouldings, timber floors, doors, panelling and other architectural details. Their condition should be assessed before a final decision is made. Where retention is not practical, appropriate replacement or reproduction may be considered.

Listed buildings and some properties in conservation areas may require additional consent before historic fabric is altered.

Older buildings can contain defects that are not visible until floors, walls, ceilings or previous alterations are opened.

Examples may include damaged timber, inadequate earlier structural work, damp, deteriorated services or drainage problems. If a concealed issue is discovered, we will record it, explain its likely effect and discuss the available response.

Where possible, the cost and programme implications will be agreed in writing before additional remedial work proceeds. Specialist investigation or design may be required.

Energy performance can often be improved as part of a renovation, subject to the property’s construction and the applicable building regulations.

Possible measures include roof and wall insulation, improved glazing, draught reduction, heating upgrades, better controls and improved ventilation. The correct approach is particularly important in older buildings, where unsuitable materials or insufficient ventilation can create moisture problems.

The proposed measures should be considered as part of the overall design rather than selected in isolation.

Yes. Bespoke joinery from Albeno can be considered as part of the wider construction programme.

Early coordination allows dimensions, electrical positions, lighting, finishes, flooring and installation requirements to be planned before the relevant building work is completed. This can include kitchens, wardrobes, fitted furniture, doors, timber windows, panelling and made-to-measure storage.

The quotation and programme should identify whether the joinery is contracted and invoiced separately through Albeno.

Some complete renovations can be divided into phases, depending on the layout, services, structural work, budget and whether the property will remain occupied.

Phasing may make the project more manageable, but it can also increase the overall programme and create duplicated protection, access or preliminary costs. Some work—particularly structural alterations, heating, wiring and plumbing—is often more efficient when planned across the whole property.

We can review the proposed scope and discuss whether phased construction is practical.