Noir Kitchen Transformation
Private Residence 2024
1,400 sqft gut-renovation with brass detailing, statement island and architectural lighting.
9 weeks
On-site duration
+18%
Appraised value
5.0 / 5
Client rating
Renovation & Remodeling
Period Property Restoration
Heritage, modernized.
Sensitive restoration of period homes — preserving character while upgrading performance and comfort.
Heritage work demands a different kind of patience. We work with conservation officers, heritage architects and traditional trades — lime plasterers, lead-workers, stone masons — to preserve character while quietly upgrading thermal, MEP and structural performance.
Most heritage projects also require careful documentation of original materials and discreet integration of modern systems behind period surfaces.
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Scope of Work
Heritage detailing
Discreet system upgrades
Material matching
Approvals support
Heritage authority liaison
Traditional trades coordination
Discreet MEP & insulation upgrades
Material matching & sample-board approval
Our Process
A clear, six-stage path from first conversation to handover — tailored for period property restoration.
- STEP 01
Discovery & Site Visit
· Week 1We walk the site, listen to your goals and constraints, capture measurements, and align on a realistic budget envelope before any drawings are produced.
- STEP 02
Design & Engineering
· Weeks 2–4Architectural and structural detailing, material selection, and 3D coordination — refined with you until every decision is locked in writing.
- STEP 03
Estimating & Contract
· Week 5Detailed line-item estimate, schedule of values and a transparent fixed-scope contract. No vague allowances, no surprise change orders.
- STEP 04
Construction
· Weeks 6–16On-site execution under a dedicated project manager, with weekly progress photos, a live schedule, and clear escalation paths for any decision.
- STEP 05
Quality & Snagging
· Final 2 weeksIndependent quality inspection, punch-list resolution, commissioning of systems, and a comprehensive walkthrough before handover.
- STEP 06
Handover & Warranty
· Day 1 and beyondKeys, drawings, manuals, warranties and a maintenance plan — plus a 12-month workmanship guarantee and ongoing support.
Investment Tiers
Transparent starting rates for period property restoration. Pick the tier that matches your ambition — every engagement is detailed to a line-item contract before work begins.
Quick Cost Estimator
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$572,300 – $734,100
Based on 1,800 sqft · Premium finish · standard design.
GET A PRECISE QUOTEFinal pricing depends on site conditions, permits, material lead times and specification. Typical variance: ±15%.
Before & After
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Noir Kitchen Transformation
Private Residence 2024
1,400 sqft gut-renovation with brass detailing, statement island and architectural lighting.
9 weeks
On-site duration
+18%
Appraised value
5.0 / 5
Client rating
Client Voices
Verified reviews from period property restoration clients. Filter by what matters most to you.
5.0 / 5(16 reviews)
"The finish quality was beyond anything we'd seen on three previous builds. Every joint, every line — flawless."
Eleanor Vance
Homeowner, Hillview
"They delivered two full weeks ahead of schedule without cutting a single corner. The weekly reporting was gold."
Marcus Reilly
Developer, Northbridge
"Transparent pricing from day one. No surprise change orders, no inflated allowances. Exactly what was promised."
Priya Anand
Private Client
"Their design coordination saved us from three expensive mistakes our architect hadn't caught. True craftsmen."
Daniel Okafor
Architect Partner
"Project manager was on-site daily and reachable nights and weekends. We never felt out of the loop."
Sophia Lindqvist
Hospitality Group
"We compared four bids. Theirs wasn't the cheapest — but the line-item detail and inclusions made it the clear value."
Rajesh Mehta
Commercial Tenant
"Snagging list at handover was eight items. Resolved in five days. Compare that to our last contractor — 140 items, six months."
Hannah Bauer
Estate Manager
"The 3D walkthrough before construction let us catch a lighting issue that would have cost a fortune to fix later."
Jonas Bergström
Homeowner, Crestline
"Their material specifications were so thorough our insurer reduced our premium. That's a first in twenty years."
Catherine Ashford
Estate Owner
"Weekly drone footage and a shared dashboard kept our overseas board fully informed. Best comms we've ever had."
Tomás Herrera
Board Director
"Crew respected the neighbours — clean site, quiet hours observed, no complaints across a nine-month build."
Aisha Rahman
Residential Client
"They reworked the kitchen layout three times until it was right. No charge, no pushback. That's partnership."
Felix Müller
Homeowner, Old Town
"Came in 4% under budget on a £2.3M fit-out. Returned the underspend instead of finding ways to spend it."
Olivia Carmichael
CFO, Retail Group
"The detailing on the curved staircase is museum-grade. Every visitor stops to touch it."
Henrik Sørensen
Private Client
"Phased occupation let us keep trading through the refurb — zero days of lost revenue. Exceptional planning."
Marta Nowak
Restaurant Owner
"Their procurement team locked in steel prices a month before the spike. Saved us six figures, no fuss."
Liam O'Donnell
Project Sponsor
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"The finish quality was beyond anything we'd seen on three previous builds. Every joint, every line — flawless."
Eleanor Vance
Homeowner, Hillview
"They delivered two full weeks ahead of schedule without cutting a single corner. The weekly reporting was gold."
Marcus Reilly
Developer, Northbridge
"Transparent pricing from day one. No surprise change orders, no inflated allowances. Exactly what was promised."
Priya Anand
Private Client
"Their design coordination saved us from three expensive mistakes our architect hadn't caught. True craftsmen."
Daniel Okafor
Architect Partner
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SPEC SHEET · PDF
Take Period Property Restoration home.
A printable PDF with full scope, our six-stage process, indicative pricing structure and FAQs — formatted for sharing with your architect, partner or board.
- Full scope of work
- Process & timeline
- FAQs included
FAQs
Yes — full liaison with conservation officers and heritage authorities, including pre-application advice and statements of significance.
Often, yes — with sympathetic detailing. Underfloor heating, integrated AV, and discreet MEP routing are routinely achievable.
We upgrade discreetly using internal wall insulation, secondary glazing and high-efficiency systems — typically achieving 40–60% energy reduction without altering the exterior.
Typically 30–50% longer than equivalent modern work, due to consent timelines, hand-craft trades and material sourcing.
Heritage restoration runs 40–80% above equivalent new-build cost per sqft, driven by trade rates and material matching.
Yes — we sample-match lime mortars, hand-fired bricks, and reclaimed timber from specialist yards across the region.