# Main Contract Construction in St John's Wood

Principal contractor delivery. New builds, refurbishments, extensions, conversions, basements. Delivered for St John's Wood (NW8), London, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with City of Westminster.

## Overview
HXL delivers main contract construction in St John's Wood 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

## St John's Wood: local context
**Property stock.** Mid-Victorian detached and semi-detached family homes, 1930s mansion blocks, post-war infill. Many properties on the Eyre Estate's private roads.

**Planning and conservation.** St John's Wood Conservation Area (Westminster). Eyre Estate covenants apply on certain streets. Local planning authority: City of Westminster.

**Typical scope in St John's Wood:**
- Ground-up new builds on infill plots
- Full-house refurbishments with basement additions
- Mansion block lateral conversions
- Spa, gym and cinema room installations
- Landscape and pool integration

## 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 St John's Wood?** Yes. HXL delivers main contract construction across St John's Wood (NW8) and the wider London, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for St John's Wood?** City of Westminster. St John's Wood Conservation Area (Westminster). Eyre Estate covenants apply on certain streets.

**What properties does HXL work on in St John's Wood?** Mid-Victorian detached and semi-detached family homes, 1930s mansion blocks, post-war infill. Many properties on the Eyre Estate's private roads.

## Related
- Main Contract Construction (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/main-contract-construction
- Construction in St John's Wood: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/st-johns-wood

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