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Case study - Residential refurbishment

Apartment refurbishment.
Kings Road, Chelsea.

Chelsea, London SW10
Project type
Full apartment refurbishment
Scope
Underfloor heating, bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, joinery and decoration
Location
Chelsea, London SW10
Client
Private homeowner
The project

Full apartment refurbishment
from first fix to handover

Novus Construction was appointed to refurbish an apartment on Kings Road, Chelsea. The project involved upgrading the apartment from substrate stage through to finished interiors, with new underfloor heating, screed, bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, joinery and decoration.

The works included a wet underfloor heating system, self-levelling screed, Schlüter-KERDI waterproofing to wet areas, herringbone oak flooring, marble bathroom finishes, a shaker-style kitchen, internal glazing, wall panelling and bespoke fitted joinery.

The project required careful sequencing because the final finishes depended on the floor build-up, waterproofing and substrate preparation being completed correctly.

Full
Apartment refurbishment
UFH
Throughout apartment
3
Bathroom suites
SW10
Chelsea, London
Underfloor heating installation - Kings Road London apartment refurbishment
Self-levelling screed poured over underfloor heating - London apartment renovation Kings Road

Floor build-up
and preparation

The floor build-up was a key part of the project. Underfloor heating was installed and covered with self-levelling screed before the final floor finishes were fitted. This stage had to be carefully sequenced to protect the heating system and provide a stable base for the finished flooring.

Screed floor preparation - London apartment renovation Kings Road Chelsea
Apartment lounge with herringbone oak flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows - Kings Road Chelsea
Underfloor heating
and screed
A wet underfloor heating system was installed across the apartment before self-levelling screed was poured. The floor build-up was prepared to receive the final herringbone oak flooring and other finishes.
Waterproofing
and bathrooms
Wet areas were prepared using Schlüter-KERDI waterproofing before tiling. Bathroom works included new plumbing, marble finishes, shower screens, brassware, sanitaryware and final sealing.
Flooring
and joinery
Herringbone oak flooring was installed through the apartment, alongside wall panelling, fitted joinery, study shelving, bedroom storage and a media wall.
Kitchen
and finishes
The kitchen was fitted with shaker-style cabinetry, marble-effect surfaces, integrated appliances and brass details. Final decoration and finishing works were coordinated through to handover.

Bathrooms
and waterproofing

The bathrooms were stripped and rebuilt with new waterproofing, plumbing, tiling, sanitaryware and fixtures. Schlüter-KERDI waterproofing was installed to the wet areas before the marble finishes, shower screens, towel rails and final fittings were completed.

Bathroom waterproofing with Schlüter-KERDI system - Kings Road Chelsea apartment refurbishment
Marble bathroom tiling with laser level - London apartment refurbishment Kings Road
Ensuite bathroom with marble tiling and gold corner shower - Chelsea apartment refurbishment
Ensuite shower with marble tiling and gold fittings - Chelsea London apartment
Ensuite with marble tiles and gold towel rail - London apartment Kings Road
Bathroom with marble tiling and gold sliding shower door - Chelsea apartment refurbishment

Kitchen, flooring
and joinery

The finished apartment included a shaker-style kitchen, herringbone oak flooring, wall panelling, internal glazing, bespoke study shelving, bedroom joinery and fitted dressing areas. The work was coordinated so that each room followed the same finish level and handover standard.

Kitchen with marble island and gold pendant lights - Kings Road London apartment refurbishment
Shaker kitchen with gold tap and marble splashback - London apartment refurbishment Kings Road
Bespoke study shelving joinery - London apartment Kings Road Chelsea
Herringbone oak flooring in bedroom - Kings Road Chelsea apartment refurbishment
Master bedroom with wall panelling and herringbone flooring - London apartment refurbishment
Bedroom with wall panelling, mouldings and herringbone flooring - London apartment Kings Road
Lounge with TV media wall and herringbone flooring - Chelsea apartment refurbishment
Bespoke Crittall internal door with wall panelling - London apartment Kings Road Chelsea
Bespoke bedroom dressing table and fitted joinery - Chelsea London apartment refurbishment
Scope of works

What the project involved

Strip-out and preparation
Strip-out and preparation works
Floor preparation across apartment
Substrate checks before heating, screed and finishes
Protection and sequencing of works
Plumbing, heating and electrical
Plumbing works by competent plumbers
Wet underfloor heating installation
Self-levelling screed over underfloor heating
Electrical works by accredited electricians
Electrical testing and certification as required
Bathrooms and waterproofing
Schlüter-KERDI waterproofing to wet areas
Bathroom tiling and marble finishes
Shower screens and sanitaryware installation
Brassware, towel rails and accessories
Final sealing and bathroom handover
Flooring, kitchen and joinery
Herringbone oak flooring installation
Shaker-style kitchen installation
Internal glazed door installation
Wall panelling and mouldings
Bespoke shelving, wardrobes and dressing table joinery
Final finishes
Decoration to walls and woodwork
Final snagging
Cleaning and handover
The result

The result was a refurbished Chelsea apartment with underfloor heating, completed floor finishes, new bathrooms, kitchen installation, fitted joinery, wall panelling and final decoration delivered through to handover.

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