# Main Contract Construction in Kensington

Principal contractor delivery. New builds, refurbishments, extensions, conversions, basements. 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 main contract construction in Kensington 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

## 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. **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 Kensington?** Yes. HXL delivers main contract construction 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
- Main Contract Construction (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/main-contract-construction
- 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