# Architect Partnership in Chelsea

Appointed as principal contractor for architect-led schemes. Drawings are the brief. Delivered for Chelsea (SW3, SW10), London, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

## Overview
HXL delivers architect partnership in Chelsea and across the wider London. The majority of HXL's work is delivered in partnership with private residential architects. We are briefed as principal contractor under JCT Standard or Design & Build, treat your drawings as the specification (not a negotiating position), and deliver the scheme to programme and fixed price with a resident project team.

## Capability
- JCT Standard Building Contract (with or without Quantities)
- JCT Design & Build Contract
- Single-stage competitive tender
- Two-stage tender with pre-construction services agreement
- Resident Commercial Lead + Project Manager
- Weekly architect / client progress reporting
- Architect's Instructions and Contract Administrator liaison

## Chelsea: local context
**Property stock.** Regency and early-Victorian stuccoed townhouses, mews houses, Edwardian mansion blocks. Many properties within RBKC's most-regulated conservation areas.

**Planning and conservation.** Cheyne Conservation Area, Chelsea Conservation Area (RBKC). Article 4 directions throughout. Basement policy under RBKC's SPD. Local planning authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

**Typical scope in Chelsea:**
- Deep basement excavations under single- and double-storey footprints
- Whole-house refurbishment of listed townhouses
- Mews house ground-up rebuilds
- Façade restoration and re-rendering
- Roof plant and terrace installations

## Process
01. **Drawings review & cost plan** — Cost plan returned against your tender pack within 10 working days.
02. **Contract negotiation** — JCT form agreed, priced schedule locked, programme dated.
03. **On site** — Weekly reporting to architect and client. AIs tracked, valued and logged.
04. **Practical completion** — Snag-free handover, O&M pack, rectification-period response under contract.

## FAQ
**Does HXL carry out architect partnership in Chelsea?** Yes. HXL delivers architect partnership across Chelsea (SW3, SW10) and the wider London, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Chelsea?** Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Cheyne Conservation Area, Chelsea Conservation Area (RBKC). Article 4 directions throughout. Basement policy under RBKC's SPD.

**What properties does HXL work on in Chelsea?** Regency and early-Victorian stuccoed townhouses, mews houses, Edwardian mansion blocks. Many properties within RBKC's most-regulated conservation areas.

## Related
- Architect Partnership (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/architect-partnership
- Construction in Chelsea: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/chelsea

Contact: info@hxlconstruction.com · +44 7845 585147 · HXL Construction Ltd, 102 Vine Lane, Uxbridge, London UB10 0BE