# Main Contract Construction in Notting Hill

Principal contractor delivery. New builds, refurbishments, extensions, conversions, basements. Delivered for Notting Hill (W11), London, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

## Overview
HXL delivers main contract construction in Notting Hill 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

## Notting Hill: local context
**Property stock.** Victorian stucco-fronted terraces, private communal garden squares, mews conversions. Significant conservation coverage.

**Planning and conservation.** Ladbroke Conservation Area, Pembridge Conservation Area (RBKC). Article 4 directions restrict alterations. Local planning authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

**Typical scope in Notting Hill:**
- Full-house renovation of stucco terraces
- Single-storey basement additions
- Rear extension and lower-ground-floor re-configuration
- Communal garden liaison during works
- Heritage paint systems and stucco repair

## 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 Notting Hill?** Yes. HXL delivers main contract construction across Notting Hill (W11) and the wider London, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Notting Hill?** Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Ladbroke Conservation Area, Pembridge Conservation Area (RBKC). Article 4 directions restrict alterations.

**What properties does HXL work on in Notting Hill?** Victorian stucco-fronted terraces, private communal garden squares, mews conversions. Significant conservation coverage.

## Related
- Main Contract Construction (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/main-contract-construction
- Construction in Notting Hill: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/notting-hill

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