# Heritage & Period Specialists in Kensington

Listed buildings, conservation-area properties and period townhouses delivered with proper craft. 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 heritage & period specialists in Kensington and across the wider London. A growing proportion of HXL's work is in heritage settings, Hampstead conservation areas, Grade II listed Kensington townhouses, Marlow conservation-area Georgian homes. We coordinate the heritage consent process, direct specialist trades, and deliver modern performance standards while preserving original fabric.

## Capability
- Listed building consent coordination
- Conservation area consent
- Façade retention (temporary works + rebuild)
- Lime plaster, limecrete, lime render
- Traditional joinery and sash window repair
- Period stone and brick matching
- Modern M&E / Part L retrofit within heritage constraints

## 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. **Heritage statement coordination** — Working with your architect and heritage consultant on LBC application.
02. **Discovery and survey** — Intrusive survey to establish fabric condition; risk-weighted allowance for discoveries.
03. **Fabric-first works** — Retain, repair, replace. In that order, with matching materials.
04. **Modern performance** — Insulation, M&E and smart controls delivered without compromising fabric.

## FAQ
**Does HXL carry out heritage & period specialists in Kensington?** Yes. HXL delivers heritage & period specialists 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
- Heritage & Period Specialists (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/heritage-period
- 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