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Expert full home renovation services in Kensington, W8. Trusted by homeowners across Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
A full home renovation in Kensington represents the pinnacle of residential refurbishment in London. The grand Victorian and Edwardian mansion houses that line the streets around Holland Park, Kensington Palace Gardens, and Campden Hill demand renovation of the absolute highest standard, and SOM Development has the expertise, resources, and dedication to deliver it.
Our Kensington whole-house renovations are complex, multi-phase projects that may span twelve to eighteen months. We coordinate dozens of specialist trades—structural engineers, stone masons, heritage plasterers, bespoke joiners, marble fabricators, AV integrators, and smart-home engineers—into a single, seamlessly managed programme. A senior project manager oversees every aspect, from the first hammer blow to the final snag.
The specification of a Kensington renovation reflects the neighbourhood's exclusivity: book-matched marble bathrooms, hand-built kitchens with stone worktops, silk wallcoverings, bespoke brass hardware, and integrated technology that controls lighting, heating, security, and entertainment from a single interface. Every material is sourced from the world's best suppliers and installed by craftspeople at the top of their profession.
RBKC's regulatory framework—construction management plans, listed-building consents, conservation-area approvals, and noise-management protocols—is demanding but well-established. Our compliance team builds regulatory requirements into the project programme from the outset, ensuring that the renovation proceeds without interruption or penalty.
Kensington's mansion houses and substantial period properties are among the most valuable residential assets in the world. Their renovation requires expertise, resources, and project management capabilities that go far beyond standard construction. The expectation of quality is absolute, and every detail must be perfect.
SOM Development's experience in Kensington gives us a deep understanding of what these projects demand—and what discerning homeowners expect. Our renovations deliver homes of genuine distinction in one of London's most prestigious neighbourhoods.
“SOM spent fifteen months renovating our Kensington mansion house. The result is extraordinary—every room is perfect, every surface is flawless, every system works beautifully. They managed a team of over thirty specialist trades without a single issue. We could not have asked for more.”
The Hamilton-Clarke Family
Near Holland Park, Kensington
Three simple steps to your new full home renovation in Kensington.
We carry out a thorough survey of your property, discuss every room in detail, and create a phased renovation plan tailored to your budget.
You receive an in-depth, room-by-room quotation covering all trades, materials, and a realistic project timeline with defined milestones.
Our multi-trade team works through each phase systematically — from first fix to finishing — with regular progress updates and quality checks.
A comprehensive renovation of a Kensington mansion house typically costs between £500 and £1,000 per square foot, depending on specification and complexity. Basement works, listed-building requirements, and ultra-premium finishes can increase costs beyond this range.
Every trade is selected from our vetted supply chain, briefed with detailed specifications and drawings, and inspected at every stage by our project management team. We operate a comprehensive quality-management system with documented hold points and sign-offs.
Yes—we frequently work alongside leading architects and interior designers on Kensington projects. We provide construction expertise, programme management, and quality assurance while the design team maintains creative direction.
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