Knock down and rebuild in Islington

Covering Islington

Alongside Islington, we also cover Highbury, Holloway (1 miles to the north-west) and Camden Town.

Homes in London

Terraced houses dominate many London neighbourhoods, so most projects involve shared walls, narrow access and a party wall process. Conservation areas are widespread, and some boroughs have their own mansard and basement guidance.

What is included in a knock down and rebuild in Islington?

We assess whether rebuilding is better value than extending and renovating, prepare the planning application for the replacement dwelling, manage the demolition notice and asbestos survey, then build the new home. The process runs much like a new build once the old house is cleared.

Feasibility: rebuild versus extend and renovate
Asbestos survey, demolition notice and service disconnections
New foundations, structure and full fit-out

How much does a knock down and rebuild cost in Islington?

Use these ranges to budget for knock down and rebuild; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.

Knock down and rebuild	Guide price
Demolition and site clearance (total)	£15,000 to £35,000
Rebuild, standard specification (per m²)	£2,100 to £2,600 per m²
Rebuild, good specification (per m²)	£2,600 to £3,100 per m²
Rebuild, high specification (per m²)	£3,100 to £3,700 per m²

Planning and building rules in Islington

English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.

This needs full planning permission from the council. We prepare the drawings and supporting documents, submit the application and respond to the planning officer.

What should Islington homeowners check first?

You will need somewhere to live for most of a year.
Asbestos is common in post-war houses and must be removed by licensed contractors where required.

How does the project run?

Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
Site visit. We walk the plot or existing house, look at access, levels, services and boundaries, and talk through what could be built.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

Knock down and rebuild: common questions

How long does it take?

Around 36 to 60 weeks including demolition.

What happens about asbestos?

An asbestos survey is done before demolition and any asbestos is removed safely first.

Do you work in Islington?

Yes. Islington is within our coverage for knock down and rebuild, along with nearby Highbury and Holloway.

Knock down and rebuild in nearby towns

Learn more about knock down and rebuild, or see every project we cover in Islington.