# Architect Partnership in Notting Hill

Appointed as principal contractor for architect-led schemes. Drawings are the brief. Delivered for Notting Hill (W11), London, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

## Overview
HXL delivers architect partnership in Notting Hill 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

## Notting Hill: local context
**Property stock.** Victorian stucco-fronted terraces, private communal garden squares, mews conversions. Significant conservation coverage.

**Planning and conservation.** Ladbroke Conservation Area, Pembridge Conservation Area (RBKC). Article 4 directions restrict alterations. Local planning authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

**Typical scope in Notting Hill:**
- Full-house renovation of stucco terraces
- Single-storey basement additions
- Rear extension and lower-ground-floor re-configuration
- Communal garden liaison during works
- Heritage paint systems and stucco repair

## 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 Notting Hill?** Yes. HXL delivers architect partnership across Notting Hill (W11) and the wider London, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Notting Hill?** Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Ladbroke Conservation Area, Pembridge Conservation Area (RBKC). Article 4 directions restrict alterations.

**What properties does HXL work on in Notting Hill?** Victorian stucco-fronted terraces, private communal garden squares, mews conversions. Significant conservation coverage.

## Related
- Architect Partnership (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/architect-partnership
- Construction in Notting Hill: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/notting-hill

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