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When it comes to refurbishing your London property, choosing the right construction company is crucial for a successful outcome. Mimar is a high-end building company specialising in the construction, restoration, and refurbishment of residential and commercial properties in and around London. With our expertise and commitment to delivering the highest quality results, we believe we are the perfect choice for your refurbishment project.

There are several reasons why we stand out from the competition. One key aspect is our dedicated team who possess a wealth of experience in handling luxury refurbishments in London’s most exclusive areas. We understand the importance of working closely with clients, as well as architects and interior designers, to ensure that every detail of the project is executed to perfection. Our collaborative approach and commitment to clear communication ensure that our clients are involved throughout the process, helping to create the perfect vision for their property.

In addition to our experienced team, our range of services also sets us apart. We offer full mechanical and electrical services, along with expert brickwork, gas and plumbing, and a focus on roofing and tiling. All these services are handled by our skilled and qualified professionals, ensuring that every aspect of your refurbishment project results in excellent quality and satisfaction. With Mimar, you can be confident that your London property refurbishment will be in the most capable hands.

High-Quality Service

Experienced Team

At Mimar, our top priority is offering a high-quality service to our clients. We understand the importance of having an experienced team that can manage and execute refurbishment projects, keeping the client’s needs and vision in mind. Our team comprises experts from various fields, including construction, design, and project management, ensuring that we can handle all aspects of your London refurbishment project.

Comprehensive Plan

As a leading refurbishment company in Greater London, we develop comprehensive plans for our projects, encompassing North, West, South, and East London. We ensure that all project details are covered, such as:

• Construction materials and techniques
• Timelines and milestones
• Budget estimates
• Permits and regulations

This well-rounded approach helps us deliver tailored solutions to meet your specific refurbishment requirements.

Execution Excellence

When it comes to execution, we pride ourselves on delivering projects that exceed our clients’ expectations. Our dedicated project managers work closely with our construction team, ensuring that:

• The refurbishment process follows the established plan
• Timelines are maintained
• Quality control checks are in place
• Communication with the client is open and transparent

In addition, we place significant importance on health and safety regulations. Our team adheres to the highest safety standards, ensuring a secure and risk-free environment for tenants and workers alike.

Mimar is committed to providing top-notch refurbishment services across Greater London, earning your trust through our experienced team, comprehensive planning, and excellence in execution. Choose us for a seamless and reliable refurbishment project.

Expert Design and Planning

When it comes to refurbishing your London property, choosing Mimar for your project ensures you receive expert design and planning services. Our experience in property refurbishments, extensions, and alterations allows us to deliver top-quality results every time.

Customisation

We understand that every client has unique requirements and preferences. Our team works closely with you to create a bespoke design plan, ensuring we can turn your vision into reality. From modern conversions to traditional renovations, our expertise will ensure your project is tailored to your specific needs.

Modernisation

As a leading building company in London, we are constantly updating our knowledge of the latest trends and technologies. Our skilled team can incorporate the newest electrical and mechanical services into your project, ensuring your refurbished property remains at the forefront of innovation.

• Electrical services: Upgrade lighting systems, install energy-efficient features and automate your home
• Mechanical services: Integrate modern heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, as well as innovative plumbing solutions

Planning Permission

Acquiring planning permission in London can be a complex process. Our team of experts is well-versed in navigating the intricacies of local regulations and can guide you through this crucial step. We liaise with relevant authorities on your behalf, ensuring your project is compliant with the necessary guidelines and that your refurbishment proceeds without any hiccups. Mimar has extensive experience dealing with property extensions, alterations, and conversions, allowing you to confidently entrust your project to our capable hands.

To summarise, choosing Mimar for your London refurbishment project ensures expert design, customisation, and modernisation, as well as assistance with the complexities of planning permission. Trust our skilled team to bring your vision to life, combining our wealth of experience with meticulous attention to detail.

Value for Money

Budget Considerations

At Mimar, we understand the importance of working within your budget without compromising on quality. We strive to provide a refurbishment service that offers excellent value for money by carefully selecting materials and employing skilled labour. Our team is dedicated to helping you make informed decisions on where to allocate your resources, so you get the most out of your investment.

• Expert advice on material selection to ensure durability and cost-effectiveness
• Skilled labour to ensure quality workmanship at a reasonable price
• Detailed and transparent cost breakdown to help you manage your budget

Cost Vs. Benefit

We believe in delivering projects that offer long-term benefits for our clients. Our London refurbishment projects not only improve the aesthetic appeal of your property but also increase its functionality and value. By evaluating the cost versus benefit of each aspect, we maximise the return on your investment while ensuring the project remains tailored to your needs.

• Focus on improvements that provide long-lasting benefits
• Balancing aesthetic upgrades with functional enhancements
• Evaluating cost-effectiveness to maximise return on investment

By choosing Mimar for your London refurbishment project, you will receive excellent value for money. From careful budget considerations to weighing cost versus benefit, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional projects that stand the test of time.

Reputable Portfolio and Experience

Residential Refurbishment

At Mimar, we have extensive experience in residential refurbishment projects across London. Our team of experts can handle everything from planning and design to construction and installation, making sure your home renovation is completed to the highest standard. We are particularly skilled at working with luxury properties, ensuring that every detail is finished to perfection.

Our residential refurbishment projects have included a variety of property types, from period homes in need of restoration to contemporary houses seeking a modern facelift. No matter the size or style of your property, we can deliver a high-quality refurbishment tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

Some of the key aspects of our residential refurbishment services include:

• Design and planning: We collaborate with you to create the ideal design for your home, taking into account your taste, budget, and requirements.
• Building and construction: Our experienced team takes care of all aspects of the building process, ensuring that the renovation is carried out smoothly and efficiently.
• Electrical and mechanical services: We offer outstanding electrical and mechanical services, ensuring that all systems in your home are updated and functioning perfectly.

Commercial Refurbishment

In addition to our residential services, we also have a strong reputation for our work in commercial properties. With 15 years of experience in the industry, we have been involved in a wide range of commercial projects, from office fit-outs to retail store renovations. Our commitment to client satisfaction and high-quality work has led to a reputable portfolio of completed projects.

Our commercial refurbishment services include:

• Design and planning: Working closely with you, we develop a practical and appealing design for your commercial space that meets your business requirements.
• Construction and installation: From structural changes to interior fit-outs, our team manages all aspects of the refurbishment process.
• Electrical and mechanical services: We ensure that your commercial property has safe and efficient electrical and mechanical systems in place.

Whether you are looking to revamp your London home or renovate a commercial space, you can trust Mimar to provide top-notch services that exceed expectations. Our expertise and dedication to quality make us the ideal choice for your refurbishment project.

Areas of Specialisation

Mimar’s Unique Services

At Mimar, we pride ourselves on our ability to handle a wide range of refurbishment projects, ensuring excellence at every stage. Our specialisations include high-end building construction, restoration, and refurbishment, catering to both residential and commercial properties in London. Whether you require assistance with decorating, roofing, or creating luxurious spaces such as fitness rooms, we are more than equipped to handle your specific needs.

Here are a few examples of our services:

• Interior and exterior decorating
• Roofing and structural work
• Installation of gyms and other leisure facilities
• Bespoke joinery and carpentry
• Electrical and mechanical services

Exclusive London Areas

Our expertise in refurbishments of London properties extends to several prestigious districts in the city, including Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Camden and Haringey. This allows us to cater to an array of clients, from property investors looking to revamp their portfolios, commercial landlords seeking premium office spaces, or tenants searching for modernised flats for lease or sale.

We understand that each area in London has its unique charm and needs, and therefore, our refurbishment projects are carefully tailored to respect and preserve the essence of each location.
Kensington and Chelsea, for instance, is home to elegant residential streets and stunning architecture. Our team is experienced in transforming properties in this area while maintaining their historical identity and adhering to any preservation regulations.

In summary, when choosing Mimar for your London refurbishment project, you can trust us to provide quality work in exclusive areas, tailor-made to suit your unique requirements. So, rely on our expertise and watch your property investment reach new heights.

5 practical things to have in place so your build starts efficiently

A surprising amount of basic and practical things are necessary for even a relatively small build. It’s important to make sure everything is in place well in advance so that there are no surprises or delays when the project starts. It should all start as smoothly and calmly as it is expected to finish. Ideally, you will start out with a professional project manager who will make sure that everything is completely ready for when they pick up their first tool.

Things to have in place in advance:

• Building and planning permission
• A site survey
• Insurance and certificates
• References from previous jobs
• Appropriate and transparent costing

Building and planning permission

The first thing to organise is building or planning permission. You already know what you would like to put in place, and you will have structural engineers and solicitors assisting with that. However, if you need your builder’s input, they need to be ready and able to add their expert support to your application.

Conducting the site survey

Everyone needs to understand the scope of the job before anything can start, and your project manager should arrange to see the area very early on. This isn’t solely to work out space and cost; your builder will want to see how the land lies, how the building is set up, where they can access the area and what sort of job-specific tools might be necessary. From the very first moment, the project manager’s mind will be whirring away, solving any problems before they appear.

Your builder’s experience

You choose a builder based on what they say they can do, and will have a fair idea of their work from the examples they choose to display online. Nevertheless, you should be presented with a more detailed portfolio. This will contain more examples of the precise nature of the builder’s experience and expertise. Photographs are chosen to show the precision of their technical work rather than what looks attractive on a website. You don’t need to rely on what they say – you can see what they do.

Insurance and relevant documents

There is a great deal of necessary paperwork involved with any build. Fortunately, your project manager will know precisely what they need and will have it order. They will bring all documents relating to insurance, first aid and specialist certifications to the very first meeting, ready for the client’s inspection. If they come armed with extras, such as training details or recommended subcontractors, that’s even better. You don’t want to be left waiting for these things, wondering whether they exist at all.

References

Everyone likes to show off their work, particularly if it’s a matter of professional pride. When you have an exceptional builder, they will be eager to show you examples of their work. Of course, they will bring several references, and of course you will want to read them. But, further than this, you’ll want to talk to other clients. You might even want to see examples of what they can do. If your builder can arrange this, it’s a good sign that they have made their previous clients very happy. Imagine what it will be like when your client wants to show off your project as a pinnacle of design.

Quotation and timetable

As much of the quotation as possible should be prepared in advance. Your client deals in specifics and certainties, so this should be provided for their build. However, there might be some areas where they want to consider for a little longer to get things right; these are the tiles they want, these are the lights. If the project is design and build, expect all the certainties to be priced first, and with a projected range for any additions.

What to expect from Mimar

Mimar will provide all the necessary paperwork at the first meeting. They will organise a site survey and document and resolve any areas of concern they might find. They will make sure there is a sensible quotation and timetable in place, and will work to ensure that they always find the best prices from reliable suppliers. You will be provided with references from both architects and previous clients, and they will be happy to take you to completed builds. In short, they will provide the smooth start that your client wants to see.

4 qualities of a learning, growing and thriving building firm

The firm you choose should be thriving with new information being constantly absorbed – this is what leads to innovative buildings. Like in any other part of life, novel and exciting projects keep everyone fresh, progress the industry and change the look of the world. These days, we have the magic of seeing hundreds of the newest things every time we walk down the oldest street. Your client wants the best, the newest and the most imaginative design. They want to be able to lead their friends and neighbours with shining examples, and not show them the same tired old designs that can be found in any one of their houses.

The thriving builder is:

• Intrigued by new materials and technology
• Eager to learn and to train others
• Ready to work on a variety of build types
• a firm that just keeps growing

New building technology

Building styles are evolving and growing, and they bring with them novel ways of working with intriguing materials. Your builder should feel as excited about them as you are. It’s vital that your builder doesn’t want to stay with what’s familiar and safe. They want to work with your ideas and won’t want to change them to fit their abilities. After all, isn’t it better if their abilities expand?

Every day is a learning experience

With all these fun new materials and this interesting technology finding its way into your design, your builder is going to want to make sure they are absolutely ready and able to handle them with the precision and expertise that you need. A builder should be naturally curious and want to go out to train and learn, and to come back and share all of this exciting new information with their peers.

Keeping things fresh

You don’t need to build something from the ground up to show off something new. You have designed state-of-the-art and unique builds for very different people in all sorts of buildings. An innovative, progressive builder should be exactly the same. They won’t be deterred by hearing the words ‘listed building’ or ‘eco-build’. Going into each situation knowing that they can deliver the quality expected by you and your client, in any situation or location, is a matter of professional pride.

The growing business

There is a sparkle of something wonderful that happens when you get to pass on your knowledge to someone who really wants to receive it. Every expert, professional builder was, at one time, a novice. It’s true, there must have been a natural ability – a spark of latent genius – but then there is training, hard work and, above all, talent which must be nurtured by the experts who were once there too. This is what makes the team thrive, and it is a marvellous thing to see this at work.

 What to expect from Mimar:

At Mimar, you will be able to discuss all materials and plans with your project manager, and he will make sure he knows how to work with all your ideas. He will ensure training is provided for each team member who will be working with something new. You will see established, expert builders carefully supervising new people. That’s how they will make sure that every one of your designs is fresh, new, and that their skills increase for when you bring the next, even newer design.

4 ways to keep the inconvenience of building work to a minimum

There’s no getting away from the fact that building is a noisy business. Hammers cannot be dampened, and drills can’t be silenced. On top of that, it is a dusty, dirty business. But your clients are meticulous and precise, and they expect the highest standard of living at all times. They have busy lives, and want to focus solely on the vision of their beautiful, crisp, clean home, and it’s important that they are sheltered from as much of the mess as possible.

A builder can keep the noise and mess to a minimum by:

• Providing a clear and realistic timetable
• Discussing the expected noise at the beginning
• Protecting the client’s property
• Having a sensitivity to those around the build

Timetables and deadlines

All projects have timetables, and usually accurate is better than quick. If your client is intending to vacate their property during the build, they need to be certain about when they can return home. If they are remaining on site, they need to know when they will have their home to themselves again. With a precise and careful client, accuracy is important.

Working around your client’s needs

Your client wants their build to be utter perfection. They also want to continue enjoying their lives while the build is carried out. It is important to be realistic about what is going to happen, but also to accommodate specific needs that they might have. Perhaps they need to access the building for a morning a week; your builder will make sure it is available for them. If they need one room in the house to be untouched, nobody will go near that room. If they are staying within the home, particularly noisy work will be carried out around their requirements.

Protecting your client possessions

Even an empty house may contain items that have a high value, either through historical importance, or monetary value, or simply because your client really loves them. They want them preserved and treated with the utmost care. When their furniture remains at the house, it needs to be carefully carried to a safe, clean area and covered. Ornate fixtures on walls, floors or stairs should be sensibly padded. In short, a client should expect their possessions to be treated as respectfully as they are themselves.

Keeping good neighbours

There is often a fair amount of disturbance to people in the surrounding areas of building work. Entrances to buildings or roads may be occasionally blocked while deliveries arrive. There are people coming and going, and often noisy tools ring out across the neighbourhood. Every good, professional builder will make sure that these disturbances are kept to an absolute minimum. People living in the peaceful, exclusive area around the build should be inconvenienced as little as possible.

What to expect from Mimar

Mimar treats every client, every site, every community and every build respectfully. They make every effort to manage the logistics of the build precisely, so that they can minimise intrusion in the neighbourhood of the build. They always ensure that any restrictions, such as entries, parking or noise are closely adhered to. Subcontractors coming onto the site are also held to the same rules, and are managed appropriately. Every aspect of your client’s life is treated with the utmost care.

5 ways to create a sensible, honest and integral communication plan

By communicating effectively with you, your builder brings a vital stability to your project. They should be careful, precise and honest, and should enjoy sharing what’s going on at the site. They are excited, and they want you to be excited too. Your client is investing a great deal of time and resources into their home, and they are certainly going to be curious too. While nobody needs to be intrusive to any party, it’s critical that you are fully informed about what’s going on with your project.

A professional builder’s communication methods:

• Daily communication to keep you engaged
• A weekly debrief to give more thorough details
• Sensible suggestions to improve the efficiency of the build
• Problems and solutions will be immediately discussed with you
• Site visits to show you everything you want to see

Daily communication

The conversations between you and your site foreman don’t need to be either long or intrusive for you to have the most recent information. You can be reassured that the build is progressing along its carefully considered timetable. Mostly, people will simply be getting on with what they have to do, but a quick conversation with your project manager will ensure that ideas and concepts can be exchanged freely. That way you can update your client whenever they ask.

A weekly debrief

At the end of every week, you’ll want to have a longer debrief with your site manager. They will have the opportunity to give you more detailed information about all the interesting things that are going on. You can hear about the jobs performed that week. You can check that your carefully considered design is emerging beautifully, and that everything you imagined is becoming a reality.

Suggestions and ideas

The builder will always defer to your vision – your vision is what they’re constructing, after all. However, they are also experts, and it might well be that they have an alternative solution or some new way of performing a task, and they will be enthusiastic about sharing these things with you. Your client wants the best, the most innovative and the most interesting build, and you’ll want to pass the newest information on to them.

The occasional, unforeseen event

Most things that happen on the site will be directly resolved by your project manager. If a delivery hasn’t arrived, or if the logistics of one job haven’t quite worked, these can be easily fixed. There needn’t be a constant list of concerns for you to worry about. There might be, however, more significant issues that may affect either cost or timetables, and, even while the project manager is arranging a solution, they will want you to know the implications.
Your builder should value honesty, trust and integrity.

Site visits

Watching a design become a reality is one of the most exciting parts of your project. Your builder gets to see it happening, and they will want to share it with you and your client. You won’t be pressured to come onto the site, but your builder will want to show off your beautiful design whenever you want to see it.

What to expect from Mimar

Mimar will make sure you have all the information as soon as you need it. They won’t nag or cajole, and they won’t interrupt your client, but they will make sure that you are fully informed about every aspect your project. They are interested to learn about what is happening in the industry, and they will share anything they learn that might interest you too. They will be completely honest about the whole process, and you will see their integrity at work the moment you engage with them.