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<p class="hero-desc">R Craft Construction is a Watford-based building contractor serving homeowners across London. We undertake extensions, conversions, refurbishments, structural work and groundworks, with a clear brief from the outset.</p>
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- <figure class="detail-hero-image"><img data-photo-slot="finished-hero" src="finished-hero.png" alt="Completed home from the R Craft portfolio" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async"><figcaption>From the R Craft Construction portfolio</figcaption></figure>
+ <figure class="detail-hero-image"><img data-photo-slot="finished-hero" src="finished-hero.png" alt="Finished project from the R Craft portfolio" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async"><figcaption>From the R Craft Construction portfolio</figcaption></figure>
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<div class="detail-copy"><section class="detail-section"><h2>Building work that fits your London home</h2><p>The best starting point is how you want to use the property. You may need a larger kitchen and dining space, an additional room in the loft or a refurbishment that makes the existing layout work harder. We can discuss the building work around those priorities.</p><p>Our London coverage includes Ealing, Acton, Chiswick, Hammersmith, Harrow, Barnet, Camden and Islington, with selected projects in South West and East London. Send your address and scope so we can confirm arrangements for your particular location.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>Make access part of the brief</h2><p>For a home with no separate route to the rear, moving materials and removing waste may involve the house itself. Tell us about side access, shared entrances and the space available for deliveries. These details belong in the initial conversation, alongside the drawings.</p><p>If you plan to remain at home, identify the rooms you need to keep using and any restrictions on access. A refurbishment of a flat needs a different site discussion from an extension to a house with a garden; include the property type when you enquire.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>Use the guidance for your borough</h2><p>London projects need to be considered against the property and its local authority, rather than a single London-wide assumption. Before fixing the scope, identify the relevant borough and discuss the approval position with your designer or the council.</p><p>The Planning Portal’s home-improvement guides are a useful starting point for understanding which questions to ask about extensions, conversions and alterations. The requirements for your address should be checked individually.</p></section><p class="official-resource"><a href="https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/">Home-improvement guidance from the Planning Portal <span aria-hidden="true">↗</span></a></p><section class="detail-section"><h2>Questions before you start</h2><details><summary>Are you based in London?</summary><p>We are based in Watford, Hertfordshire, and carry out building work across London and the surrounding areas.</p></details><details><summary>Which London areas do you cover?</summary><p>Our coverage includes North and West London and selected locations in South West and East London. See the full areas list or send your postcode with the project details.</p></details><details><summary>Can I discuss several types of building work together?</summary><p>Yes. An extension, structural alterations and refurbishment can be considered as one brief. Set out the full scope so the quotation reflects the work you want completed.</p></details></section></div>
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<p class="hero-desc">Based in Watford, R Craft Construction carries out domestic building work for homeowners in the town and surrounding Hertfordshire areas. Talk to us about an extension, conversion, refurbishment or the groundwork for your next project.</p>
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+ <figure class="detail-hero-image"><img data-photo-slot="house-hero" src="gallery/02e421c1-e84b-41a4-b8b9-0576f0c745e7.jpg" alt="Home exterior from the R Craft portfolio" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async"><figcaption>From the R Craft Construction portfolio</figcaption></figure>
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<div class="detail-copy"><section class="detail-section"><h2>A local starting point for your project</h2><p>Whether you want to extend at the rear, convert unused space or refurbish a property before moving in, the first step is a practical brief. Describe what you want the house to do differently and which parts of the existing layout you want to keep.</p><p>Alongside Watford, our coverage includes Bushey, Rickmansworth, Radlett and St Albans. If your address is nearby, include the postcode and a description of the work when you get in touch.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>Look at the whole ground floor</h2><p>If a rear extension is the starting point, consider how the existing kitchen, hallway and living rooms will connect to it. Finishing levels, doors and access to the garden are easier to discuss when the whole layout is included in the brief.</p><p>For a refurbishment, a room-by-room list helps distinguish repairs, alterations and finishes. Tell us whether the house will be empty or occupied; this helps frame the discussion about the programme and the order of work.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>Check the authority for the property</h2><p>For an address within Watford Borough, the council publishes planning and building control guidance. Its building control information covers applications for extensions, conversions, alterations and new buildings.</p><p>A Watford postal address and the relevant council should not be assumed to be the same thing. Confirm the authority for the site before relying on a particular application route, and share any existing approvals or correspondence with your project brief.</p></section><p class="official-resource"><a href="https://www.watford.gov.uk/planning-building-control">Watford Borough Council: planning and building control <span aria-hidden="true">↗</span></a></p><section class="detail-section"><h2>Questions before you start</h2><details><summary>Is R Craft Construction based in Watford?</summary><p>Yes. Watford is our base, serving homeowners locally and across London and the surrounding areas.</p></details><details><summary>Do you work in nearby Hertfordshire towns?</summary><p>Our coverage includes Bushey, Rickmansworth, Radlett, St Albans and other nearby areas. Send your postcode and scope to discuss a site visit.</p></details><details><summary>Can you help with a project before I move in?</summary><p>We undertake full and partial refurbishments. Let us know your intended move-in date and the work required so the sequence and timescale can be discussed.</p></details></section></div>
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<p class="hero-desc">Make room for the way you live. R Craft Construction builds house extensions and carries out loft and garage conversions across London, Watford and the surrounding areas, with the structure, layout and finishing details considered together.</p>
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- <figure class="detail-hero-image"><img data-photo-slot="extension" src="extension.png" alt="Brick rear extension with rooflights from the R Craft portfolio" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async"><figcaption>From the R Craft Construction portfolio</figcaption></figure>
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<div class="detail-copy"><section class="detail-section"><h2>More space, with a purpose</h2><p>A larger kitchen and dining room, a quieter place to work or an extra bedroom can change how a home feels day to day. Start with what your current layout is missing. We can discuss rear extensions, side returns, loft conversions and garage conversions against your drawings, available space and budget.</p><p>An extension adds new floor space; a conversion makes use of space already within the property. The right approach depends on the house, the rooms you need and how the new accommodation will connect to the rest of your home.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>From the structure to the finishing touches</h2><p>For an extension, the scope may include groundworks, foundations, the main structure, roof construction and the connection to the existing house. For a conversion, the conversation starts with the existing structure, access and the proposed layout. We agree the extent of the work before pricing it.</p><p>Think about the finishes early: flooring levels, the position of doors, kitchen arrangements and the relationship with the garden all affect the finished space. Share any architect’s drawings and structural information you already have so the quotation can reflect the same brief.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>Planning a build around an occupied home</h2><p>Access to the rear garden, storage for materials and the route for removing spoil can have a real effect on the building programme. This is especially useful to discuss where the only access is through the house. Let us know whether you intend to remain at home during the work.</p><p>Before the programme is agreed, clarify which rooms need to stay usable and when the existing house will be opened up. A clear scope helps separate the building work from items you intend to supply yourself, such as kitchen units or sanitaryware.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>Questions before you start</h2><details><summary>Can an extension and refurbishment be quoted together?</summary><p>Yes. If you want to alter the existing ground floor as well as extend, include both in the brief. That lets us consider the connections, flooring and finishing work as one scope.</p></details><details><summary>Do I need finished drawings before getting in touch?</summary><p>You can contact us while exploring the options. Tell us what you want to achieve and what information you have; detailed pricing will depend on a sufficiently defined scope.</p></details><details><summary>How much will an extension or conversion cost?</summary><p>The size, structure, access and specification all affect the price. We offer a free, no-obligation quotation based on your particular project rather than a generic square-metre figure.</p></details></section></div>
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<p class="hero-desc">Bring a tired property back into use, improve the layout or finish the rooms you have been putting off. We carry out full and partial home refurbishments across London, Watford and nearby areas.</p>
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- <figure class="detail-hero-image"><img data-photo-slot="floor" src="floor.png" alt="Finished flooring beneath rooflights from the R Craft portfolio" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async"><figcaption>From the R Craft Construction portfolio</figcaption></figure>
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<div class="detail-copy"><section class="detail-section"><h2>A refurbishment shaped around your home</h2><p>Some projects begin with a kitchen or bathroom. Others involve bringing several rooms up to the same standard or reworking a whole house. We start by understanding what you want to keep, what needs replacing and what is no longer working for you.</p><p>A useful brief distinguishes essential repairs from improvements and finishing preferences. That makes it easier to discuss a realistic scope and to identify work that needs to happen before decoration and final finishes.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>The order of work matters</h2><p>Opening up a layout, changing door positions or altering floors can affect the work that follows. If structural alterations form part of your refurbishment, include the relevant drawings and engineering information in the brief so they can be considered alongside the rest of the project.</p><p>For kitchens and bathrooms, the proposed layout and your choice of fittings help define the scope. Tell us which items you will supply and which you want included in the quotation; this avoids uncertainty over the final specification.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>Keeping the project manageable</h2><p>If you are living in the property, let us know which rooms you rely on and whether work can be phased. Access, protection of retained finishes and the sequence of rooms all deserve attention before a start date is agreed.</p><p>For an empty property, a coordinated programme may make it easier to tackle several rooms together. Either way, discussing decisions on flooring, joinery and finishes early helps keep the brief clear as work progresses.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>Questions before you start</h2><details><summary>Do you take on partial refurbishments?</summary><p>Yes. We undertake full and partial refurbishments, including kitchens and bathrooms. Send the scope and location so we can discuss your project.</p></details><details><summary>Can refurbishment work be phased?</summary><p>Tell us which rooms must remain usable and your preferred sequence. We can discuss whether phasing suits the scope and what it means for access and the programme.</p></details><details><summary>Can I supply my own fittings?</summary><p>Tell us which items you would like to supply when requesting a quotation. Their specifications and delivery dates need to be considered alongside the building work.</p></details></section></div>
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<p class="hero-desc">From alterations to an existing house to the structure of a new build, R Craft Construction undertakes structural building work across London, Watford and the surrounding areas.</p>
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<div class="detail-copy"><section class="detail-section"><h2>A sound structure for a new layout</h2><p>A change to the layout of a home can involve much more than removing a partition. Larger openings, new connections between rooms and alterations for an extension need a clear understanding of the existing building and the proposed structure.</p><p>We discuss the intended scope against the available drawings and structural information. The aim is to establish what is being built, how it connects to the existing house and which follow-on trades and finishes need to be included.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>Alterations, underpinning and new construction</h2><p>We undertake structural alterations, underpinning and new builds. These are different types of work, so a useful enquiry explains the purpose of the project and includes any professional reports or design information already available.</p><p>For an existing property, photographs can help introduce the site, but concealed construction and access still need consideration. For new construction, share the site layout and specification as well as the proposed building drawings.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>Agreeing the boundaries of the work</h2><p>A structural quotation should be clear about the work included around the main structure. Discuss demolition, removal of waste, making good and the point at which the space will be handed over for the next stage.</p><p>If the structural work is part of a larger refurbishment, we can discuss the wider scope at the same time. This helps connect the sequence of building work with the finish you want to achieve.</p></section><section class="detail-section"><h2>Questions before you start</h2><details><summary>Can you quote from my engineer’s drawings?</summary><p>Share the drawings and the wider project brief. We can review the scope and discuss what else is needed for a quotation, including site access and finishing requirements.</p></details><details><summary>Do you undertake new builds as well as alterations?</summary><p>Yes, new builds form part of our services. Send the site location, drawings and intended scope so we can discuss the project.</p></details><details><summary>Can structural work be combined with an extension?</summary><p>Yes. Explain the whole project when you enquire so the structure, extension and any refurbishment work can be considered together.</p></details></section></div>