# Main Contract Construction in Highgate

Principal contractor delivery. New builds, refurbishments, extensions, conversions, basements. Delivered for Highgate (N6), London, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with London Borough of Haringey / London Borough of Camden.

## Overview
HXL delivers main contract construction in Highgate and across the wider London. 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

## Highgate: local context
**Property stock.** Georgian and Regency listed townhouses in the Village, Victorian stucco-fronted terraces along Highgate Hill, Arts-and-Crafts detached on Fitzroy Park, 20th-century modernist listed stock. Significant Grade II and II* coverage.

**Planning and conservation.** Highgate Village Conservation Area (split across Haringey and Camden LB boundaries). Article 4 directions throughout. High proportion of listed buildings. Local planning authority: London Borough of Haringey / London Borough of Camden.

**Typical scope in Highgate:**
- Grade II listed internal refurbishment
- Basement excavations on listed and unlisted townhouses
- Heritage joinery, sash window and stucco repair
- Conservation-sensitive extensions
- Modernist listed building retrofit

## 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 Highgate?** Yes. HXL delivers main contract construction across Highgate (N6) and the wider London, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Highgate?** London Borough of Haringey / London Borough of Camden. Highgate Village Conservation Area (split across Haringey and Camden LB boundaries). Article 4 directions throughout. High proportion of listed buildings.

**What properties does HXL work on in Highgate?** Georgian and Regency listed townhouses in the Village, Victorian stucco-fronted terraces along Highgate Hill, Arts-and-Crafts detached on Fitzroy Park, 20th-century modernist listed stock. Significant Grade II and II* coverage.

## Related
- Main Contract Construction (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/main-contract-construction
- Construction in Highgate: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/highgate

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