# Main Contract Construction in Virginia Water

Principal contractor delivery. New builds, refurbishments, extensions, conversions, basements. Delivered for Virginia Water (GU25), Home Counties, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Runnymede Borough Council.

## Overview
HXL delivers main contract construction in Virginia Water and across the wider Home Counties. 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

## Virginia Water: local context
**Property stock.** Wentworth Estate private roads with substantial 1930s and contemporary detached homes, estate-style mansions on multi-acre plots, country-club-adjacent properties.

**Planning and conservation.** Wentworth Estate restrictive covenants. Windsor Great Park on the doorstep. Limited conservation-area overlay. Local planning authority: Runnymede Borough Council.

**Typical scope in Virginia Water:**
- Ground-up new builds on 1 to 3 acre plots
- Estate-scale refurbishments with annexe additions
- Leisure wing construction (pool, gym, spa, cinema)
- Perimeter security and landscape works
- Covenant-compliant external alterations

## 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 Virginia Water?** Yes. HXL delivers main contract construction across Virginia Water (GU25) and the wider Home Counties, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Virginia Water?** Runnymede Borough Council. Wentworth Estate restrictive covenants. Windsor Great Park on the doorstep. Limited conservation-area overlay.

**What properties does HXL work on in Virginia Water?** Wentworth Estate private roads with substantial 1930s and contemporary detached homes, estate-style mansions on multi-acre plots, country-club-adjacent properties.

## Related
- Main Contract Construction (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/main-contract-construction
- Construction in Virginia Water: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/virginia-water

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