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19 Faroe Road, W14 – Full Renovation, Mansard & Rear Extension

West Kensington
London, W14
Client: Repeat private client (previous project completed 10 years earlier at 147 Blythe Road)

Project Duration: 9 months (July 2024- March 2025, with a one-month Christmas and New Year break)

Collaborators: Client’s appointed architect and interior designer, with full delivery by Masters (general contracting, electrical, and mechanical)

Final Contract Value: £306,000 (excluding client-supplied items)

Project Overview: In 2024, our long-term client asked us to transform their newly purchased West Kensington property into a highly functional, comfortable, and beautiful home. This was our second major project together after a similar-scale renovation for them a decade earlier.
The project involved major structural works, a new roof, a rear extension, and a complete interior refurbishment — all while keeping the period character of the house.
Open-plan kitchen with skylights – A spacious kitchen with sage green shaker-style cabinets, skylights, and a kitchen island with an integrated breakfast table.
Floor and cabinet detail – Close-up of porcelain wood-effect floor tiles and patterned border with a view of green cabinetry
Hidden appliance cupboard – Custom larder cupboard housing microwave, coffee machine, and small appliances.
Dining area with statement art – Elegant round dining table and upholstered chairs under a large abstract painting.
Dining room and garden view – Open-plan dining area with garden access and light wood flooring.
Corner of kids’ room with toy giraffe – Window view in a child’s bedroom featuring a plush giraffe and green wardrobe.
Wide view of children’s room – Children’s bedroom with open shelving, toy giraffe, and a warm, neutral palette.
Compact toilet with bold floor tiles – Narrow cloakroom with decorative floor tiles and slimline storage.
Main bedroom with bay window – Traditional master bedroom with white iron bed, oak floors, and natural light from bay windows.
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Scope of Works:
Structural Alterations
  • Removed the existing inverted roof
  • Built a new mansard roof with two dormer windows at the rear and two Velux windows at the front
  • Installed new structural steelwork to create open-plan spaces
Extensions & External Works
  • Rear kitchen extension with skylights and full-width glazed doors to the garden
  • Rebuilt parapet walls and replaced the flat roof over the first-floor rear section
  • Upgraded insulation and weatherproofing throughout

New Downstairs Toilet
  • Created a cloakroom under the staircase with concealed services
  • Basement Waterproofing & Storage
  • Waterproofed the half-height basement
  • Converted into a dry equipment room with generous storage
  • Installed a hydraulic-assisted floor hatch finished in seamless timber flooring, hidden under the living room rug

Floor Replacement & Underfloor Heating
  • Entire ground floor removed and rebuilt
  • Rear section: removed old, thick, concrete slab that was filled with rubble from a previous poor-quality extension
  • Reinstated basement ventilation
  • New suspended timber floor with insulation, underfloor heating plates and pipes, finished with plywood and solid oak flooring

Acoustic Improvements
  • First floor and loft floors fitted with acoustic strips to each joist, acoustic insulation between joists, and specialist acoustic floorboards

Interior Works
  • Installation of client-supplied kitchen, sanitaryware, and finishes
  • Full electrical rewire, plumbing, and heating system upgrades
  • Fire protection: sprinkler system to open-plan ground floor
  • Plastering, decorating, and internal joinery
Client-Supplied Items: (The contract sum excluded)
  • New windows
  • Built-in furniture
  • Kitchen units and appliances
  • Sanitaryware and brassware
  • Flooring, tiles, carpets, and curtains
We coordinated the installation of these items as part of the build.

Financial Summary: The final contract value for our scope of works was £306,000.
This covered all structural, building, and services works, excluding the client-supplied finishes and fittings listed above.

ChallengesSequencing of Works
  • With the ground floor completely removed and the house at one point reduced to four walls with no floors or ceilings, sequencing trades became critical. We had to coordinate multiple trades in a tight, logical order to keep the build progressing without delays.
  • Access. Typical of a terraced London street, access was limited and required careful delivery planning and waste removal scheduling.
  • Temporary Works. Because everything inside was replaced, temporary supports and safety measures were essential until new floors and structural elements were in place.
  • Structural Integration. Building the new open-plan ground floor meant incorporating a sprinkler system to meet fire safety regulations, alongside the other structural works.
Results: The finished home is bright, comfortable, and perfectly adapted to the client’s needs:
  • The mansard created a spacious new loft level
  • The kitchen extension forms a generous family space opening to the garden
  • The under-stair WC and hidden basement hatch add discreet functionality
  • Acoustic upgrades and insulation make the house quieter and more energy-efficient

Why This Project Stands Out?
  • A complex, high-spec renovation delivered in nine months
  • Repeat commission from a valued client — reflecting trust and consistent quality.
  • Effective planning and sequencing to manage a complete internal rebuild in a confined London terrace
If you are planning a full house renovation, extension, or complex structural works in London, we can provide the same clear pricing, careful planning, and high-quality finish from start to completion.
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