Builders and Decorators in Richmond
A London construction company based in Wimbledon SW19, with clients across Richmond.
FMB member · £5 million public liability insurance
Georgian townhouses near the Green, Victorian and Edwardian villas on the Hill, riverside homes along the Thames: Richmond's houses carry their history in every detail, and the borough protects it with 85 conservation areas.
​
We refurbish, extend and restore period homes across TW9 and TW10 and the wider borough, keeping the character and adding the comfort. One DSB8 Team, with Construction and Decoration working as one, takes your project from the first survey to the final coat.
What we do in Richmond
-
Loft conversions. Rear dormers, hip-to-gables, L-shapes and mansards. DSB8 Construction builds the steels, floor and roof. DSB8 Decoration finishes the room. Loft conversions →
-
House extensions. Rear and side return extensions that give the kitchen the light and space it lacks. We coordinate the engineer, building control and party wall. Extensions →
-
Full house refurbishment. For houses that need more than one room putting right: one planned job, one point of contact. House refurbishment →
-
Painters and decorators. Walls, ceilings, woodwork and wallpaper by DSB8 Decoration, with the preparation that makes a finish last. Decorating →
-
Exterior painting. House fronts, render, railings and window frames. Cracks and rotten timber repaired first, not painted over. Exterior painting →
-
Sash window repair and restoration. New cords, draught strips and a careful repaint, so original windows keep working. Sash windows →
-
Microcement. Bathrooms, floors and walls in one continuous surface with no grout lines, laid by hand. Microcement →
-
Repairs and maintenance. A sticking door, a cracked ceiling, a blocked gutter, a room to repaint. Repairs & Maintenance →
What working with us in Richmond looks like
-
People who know period houses. Sash windows, cornicing and original joinery are repaired and kept wherever they're sound.
-
Close enough to call in. A short drive from our Wimbledon base, so we're there for site meetings and come back when you need us.
-
One team, two divisions. DSB8 Construction and DSB8 Decoration work for the same company, so the finish matches the build.
-
Insured and accountable. £5 million public liability insurance and FMB membership.
Recent work nearby
Real DSB8 projects close to home, each one shaped around its owners, from first survey to final finish.
How it works
-
Bespoke survey. We look at the house and listen to what you want. We tell you what permissions the work is likely to need.
-
Written, itemised quote. Each part of the work priced separately, so you can see what you're paying for and decide what can wait.
-
One team, two divisions. DSB8 Construction builds it. DSB8 Decoration finishes it. One company, from structure to final coat.
Questions Richmond homeowners ask
Do you work in Richmond's conservation areas?
Yes. With 85 of them, many Richmond homes sit in one. We plan every change around the area's character, your architect prepares any application, and we build to the approved drawings.
​
Can you restore sash windows on a Georgian or Victorian house?
Yes. We overhaul and draught-proof original sashes, repair the timber and keep the old glass wherever it's sound.
​
Can I extend a period house in Richmond?
Often, yes, with a design that respects the house. Rear and side extensions in conservation areas usually need planning permission, so your architect leads the application and we build to it.
​
Can you convert my loft?
Yes. The type depends on your roof and on the area's rules: rear dormers and roof lights are the most common in conservation areas, and we look at the options at the survey.
​
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes. Listed homes need listed building consent for works that affect their character, and we work to the approved consent with your architect.
​
Which parts of the borough do you cover?
Richmond and Kew, East Sheen and Barnes, Twickenham and Ham.
​
How long does a refurbishment take?
A single room or a bathroom usually takes a few weeks; a whole-house refurbishment usually takes several months. Your quote includes a programme with the key dates.
​
How do I start?
Tell us about your home with the form below. We arrange your bespoke survey, then send a written, itemised quote, and you decide in your own time.
Areas we cover near Richmond
Richmond Hill, East Sheen, Kew, St Margarets, Ham, Petersham, Twickenham and Barnes, and homes across London.
hello@dsb8.co.uk · Mon - Sat: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM