Builders in Brixton

Brixton (SW2 and SW9) has a dense mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, mansion blocks, and converted flats — property that has increased significantly in value over recent years, making extensions and conversions a smart investment. Albert Construction works across the area on house extensions, loft conversions, kitchen installations, and complete bathroom renovations. Victorian terraces in Brixton are well-suited to rear extensions — adding a proper kitchen-dining room where the current layout is cramped and dark. Many also have the roof pitch for a rear dormer loft conversion, creating an additional bedroom and bathroom without moving or extending into the garden. A number of streets in SW2 and SW9 fall within conservation areas where Lambeth Council restricts permitted development. We handle full planning applications for these properties, including heritage design statements and material schedules where required. For mansion blocks and converted flats, our work is typically full interior refurbishment — new kitchen, new bathroom, replastering, flooring, and decoration — managed under a single contract and carried out by our in-house team. We also carry out commercial fit-outs in Brixton's growing number of food and hospitality venues: kitchen builds, bar installations, dining room fit-outs. Everything is fixed price, one contact, in-house from start to finish.

Operating locally across Brixton, we have extensive experience extending and renovating Victorian terraces, converted flats, mansion blocks and Edwardian semis. Whether your property is near Brixton Market or Brixton Academy, we understand the local architecture perfectly. Many Brixton streets have conservation area status, requiring careful design for any external alterations.

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Over two decades of delivering extensions, lofts, and renovations to the highest standard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there conservation area restrictions in Brixton?
Yes. Several streets in SW2 and SW9 fall within Lambeth Council conservation areas where permitted development rights are restricted. Extensions, roof alterations, and external changes in these streets need full planning consent. We manage Lambeth Council planning applications and have experience producing designs that satisfy their conservation area requirements.
What type of extension works best on a Victorian terrace in Brixton?
A rear extension is the most practical and highest-value improvement for Victorian terraces in Brixton — opening up the kitchen, removing the rear wall, and connecting the ground floor to the garden. Many also have enough ridge height for a dormer loft conversion adding a bedroom with en-suite. Doing both together saves on scaffolding and total cost.
Do you carry out commercial fit-outs in Brixton?
Yes. Brixton's hospitality and food scene creates strong demand for commercial fit-outs — kitchen builds, bar installations, restaurant and café fits. We work in-house across all trades and provide fixed-price quotations. We also work outside normal hours where needed to fit around trading schedules.
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in Brixton?
A full bathroom renovation in Brixton typically costs £6,000–£14,000 depending on size and specification. This includes strip-out, waterproofing, tiling, plumbing, fixtures, and finishing. Our quotation is fixed-price and itemised — no surprises when the invoice arrives.

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