# Main Contract Construction in Northwood

Principal contractor delivery. New builds, refurbishments, extensions, conversions, basements. Delivered for Northwood (HA6), London, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with London Borough of Hillingdon.

## Overview
HXL delivers main contract construction in Northwood 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

## Northwood: local context
**Property stock.** 1930s Metroland detached and semi-detached homes, mock-Tudor stock, some period properties and contemporary rebuilds. Substantial plots characteristic of HA6.

**Planning and conservation.** Northwood Way Conservation Area and Rickmansworth Road Conservation Area. Article 4 directions apply in parts. Local planning authority: London Borough of Hillingdon.

**Typical scope in Northwood:**
- Wrap-around and rear extensions on 1930s detached homes
- Loft conversions (hip-to-gable, mansard)
- Basement excavations under single-storey footprint
- Whole-house refurbishments
- Conservation-compliant external works

## 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 Northwood?** Yes. HXL delivers main contract construction across Northwood (HA6) and the wider London, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Northwood?** London Borough of Hillingdon. Northwood Way Conservation Area and Rickmansworth Road Conservation Area. Article 4 directions apply in parts.

**What properties does HXL work on in Northwood?** 1930s Metroland detached and semi-detached homes, mock-Tudor stock, some period properties and contemporary rebuilds. Substantial plots characteristic of HA6.

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

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