# Architect Partnership in Hampstead

Appointed as principal contractor for architect-led schemes. Drawings are the brief. Delivered for Hampstead (NW3), London, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with London Borough of Camden.

## Overview
HXL delivers architect partnership in Hampstead 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

## Hampstead: local context
**Property stock.** Georgian townhouses, Victorian semis, Edwardian detached homes, Arts-and-Crafts family homes. Significant proportion within Hampstead Conservation Area and within view of Hampstead Heath.

**Planning and conservation.** Hampstead Conservation Area (Camden). Article 4 directions restrict certain permitted-development rights. Many homes listed Grade II or Grade II*. Local planning authority: London Borough of Camden.

**Typical scope in Hampstead:**
- Whole-house refurbishment of Victorian semis
- Double-storey rear and side-return extensions
- Basement excavations under existing footprint
- Loft conversions (mansard or dormer, subject to planning)
- Façade retention on heritage properties

## 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 Hampstead?** Yes. HXL delivers architect partnership across Hampstead (NW3) and the wider London, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Hampstead?** London Borough of Camden. Hampstead Conservation Area (Camden). Article 4 directions restrict certain permitted-development rights. Many homes listed Grade II or Grade II*.

**What properties does HXL work on in Hampstead?** Georgian townhouses, Victorian semis, Edwardian detached homes, Arts-and-Crafts family homes. Significant proportion within Hampstead Conservation Area and within view of Hampstead Heath.

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

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