# Architect Partnership in Kensington

Appointed as principal contractor for architect-led schemes. Drawings are the brief. Delivered for Kensington (W8, W14), London, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

## Overview
HXL delivers architect partnership in Kensington 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

## Kensington: local context
**Property stock.** Stucco-fronted Georgian and early-Victorian terraces, garden-square properties, Edwardian mansion blocks. A significant proportion Grade II listed.

**Planning and conservation.** Kensington Conservation Area, Kensington Square, Holland Park Conservation Areas (RBKC). Strict controls throughout. Local planning authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

**Typical scope in Kensington:**
- Grade II listed internal refurbishment
- Basement excavations on terraced sites
- Lateral apartment combinations in mansion blocks
- Mews house modernisation
- Roof-level extensions subject to consent

## 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 Kensington?** Yes. HXL delivers architect partnership across Kensington (W8, W14) and the wider London, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Kensington?** Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Kensington Conservation Area, Kensington Square, Holland Park Conservation Areas (RBKC). Strict controls throughout.

**What properties does HXL work on in Kensington?** Stucco-fronted Georgian and early-Victorian terraces, garden-square properties, Edwardian mansion blocks. A significant proportion Grade II listed.

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

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