# Main Contract Construction in Gerrards Cross

Principal contractor delivery. New builds, refurbishments, extensions, conversions, basements. Delivered for Gerrards Cross (SL9), Home Counties, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Buckinghamshire Council.

## Overview
HXL delivers main contract construction in Gerrards Cross and across the wider Home Counties. The core of HXL's business. We act as principal contractor under JCT Standard or Design & Build across residential schemes from £500k to £5m+. Scheme types include ground-up new builds, full-house refurbishments, side and rear extensions, loft conversions, basements and multi-unit development. Delivered by a resident site team to a dated programme.

## Capability
- Ground-up new builds
- Full-house refurbishments including Grade II listed
- Rear, side and wrap-around extensions
- Loft conversions (hip-to-gable, dormer, mansard)
- Basement excavations under existing footprint
- Façade retention schemes
- Multi-unit residential development

## Gerrards Cross: local context
**Property stock.** 1930s and post-war detached homes on generous plots, contemporary new builds on mature sites, traditional mock-Tudor and Arts-and-Crafts properties.

**Planning and conservation.** Conservation coverage limited, but Chilterns AONB considerations apply at the town's edges. Local planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council.

**Typical scope in Gerrards Cross:**
- Full demolition and ground-up rebuild retaining façade
- Double-storey wrap-around extensions
- Loft conversions with new dormer structures
- Pool houses, gyms, home cinemas
- Landscape and driveway schemes

## Process
01. **Mobilisation** — Site compound, hoarding, welfare, CDM leadership appointed.
02. **Substructure & shell** — Groundworks, substructure, frame, envelope. Weekly programme tracked.
03. **First and second fix** — M&E rough-in, plastering, joinery, finishes. Site QS valuing weekly.
04. **Completion** — Snagging, commissioning, handover and O&M documentation pack.

## FAQ
**Does HXL carry out main contract construction in Gerrards Cross?** Yes. HXL delivers main contract construction across Gerrards Cross (SL9) and the wider Home Counties, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Gerrards Cross?** Buckinghamshire Council. Conservation coverage limited, but Chilterns AONB considerations apply at the town's edges.

**What properties does HXL work on in Gerrards Cross?** 1930s and post-war detached homes on generous plots, contemporary new builds on mature sites, traditional mock-Tudor and Arts-and-Crafts properties.

## Related
- Main Contract Construction (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/main-contract-construction
- Construction in Gerrards Cross: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/gerrards-cross

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