Design & build in Mayfair
MVV is a high-end design and build contractor working on homes across Mayfair and the wider W1K area of Central London. We help homeowners plan and deliver extensions, loft conversions, full refurbishments and bespoke joinery, taking a project from first ideas through to a finished, lived-in home. Much of Mayfair is made up of period townhouses, mansion blocks and apartments, often within conservation areas and sometimes listed. Work here calls for care, the right paperwork and a respect for original detail. As a single design and build team, we keep design and construction joined up so decisions are clear and the result suits both the building and the way you want to live.
Mayfair homes and what they need
Mayfair's housing ranges from Georgian and Victorian townhouses to grand mansion blocks and apartments overlooking Hyde Park and the garden squares. Many of these properties are within conservation areas, and a good number are listed, so changes need to sit comfortably within the existing fabric rather than work against it. Original features such as cornicing, fireplaces, panelling, sash windows and period flooring are a large part of what makes these homes special.
That means the practical questions matter as much as the design. Older buildings can hide tired services, dated layouts and materials that need specialist handling. We assess what is there first, plan around the constraints of a dense central location, and look for ways to update comfort, light and flow while keeping the character that makes a Mayfair home worth owning.
The MVV approach
As a design and build contractor, we bring design and construction under one roof. From the early concept through detailing, procurement and the build itself, you deal with one accountable team rather than passing the project between separate firms. This keeps the brief, the budget and the programme aligned, and it reduces the gaps where things tend to go wrong.
Our services cover design and build, house extensions, loft conversions, full home refurbishments, listed building and period property work, bespoke joinery and kitchen renovations. We carry public liability cover of up to 10 million pounds, and we work to protect both your home and your neighbours throughout, which matters on Mayfair's close-set and often shared addresses. Our head office is at Gable House, 18-24 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, London W4 1QP.
A Mayfair project: Park Lane
On Park Lane in Mayfair, we refurbished a two-storey apartment overlooking Hyde Park. The work included high-end interiors and landscaping, with the original wood and marble flooring carefully restored rather than replaced.
It is a good example of how we like to work in this part of London: respecting the materials and views that give a home its value, while bringing the finish and comfort up to a standard suited to everyday living.
Our work in Mayfair
What we do in Mayfair
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need planning permission or listed building consent in Mayfair?
- It depends on the property and the work. Much of Mayfair sits within a conservation area, and many buildings are listed, which can restrict alterations to both the exterior and interior. Internal refurbishments and like-for-like work often need less, while extensions, loft conversions and changes to a listed building usually require consent. We assess your specific property early and plan the approvals route before any work begins.
- Can you carry out work on a listed or period property?
- Yes. Listed building and period property work is one of our services, alongside bespoke joinery and full refurbishments. Period homes need a careful approach to original features such as cornicing, panelling, sash windows and historic flooring, and we plan repairs and upgrades around keeping that character intact while improving comfort and services.
- How do you manage disruption to neighbours and shared buildings?
- Mayfair addresses are often terraced, shared or within mansion blocks, so neighbours and managing agents are an important part of the picture. We plan access, deliveries and working hours around the building, keep the site tidy and protected, and carry public liability cover of up to 10 million pounds. Where freeholders or building management require it, we work within their conditions.
- How long will a refurbishment or extension take?
- Timelines depend on the size and complexity of the work and on any consents required, which can take longer for listed buildings and conservation areas. The clearest way to get an accurate programme is for us to look at your property and brief. Because we handle design and build together, we can set out a realistic schedule early and keep it under one team's control as the project progresses.