Prime Build Works Limited

Builders in Balham

Extensions, loft conversions, roofing and full home refurbishments across SW12 and the surrounding streets.

Prime Build Works has been building for homeowners across Balham and the SW12 postcode for over a decade. Most of our work here is on Victorian and Edwardian terraces and conversion flats, so we know how side-return extensions, loft conversions and period refurbishments need to be handled on these streets. We run every stage in-house, from the first site visit through planning and building control to the final handover, so you deal with one team the whole way.

Local expertise

Clear, reliable delivery

Where we work

Building work across Balham

We cover the whole of Balham and the streets around it. That means the core SW12 postcode, along with the parts of Balham that run into SW4 towards Clapham South and SW17 towards Tooting Bec. If your property sits near Wandsworth Common, Hyde Farm, Nightingale Lane or Balham High Road, it is well within the area we work in every week.

Balham sits mostly in Wandsworth, with its eastern edge in Lambeth. We handle building control and party wall matters for both, which keeps things simple when you live on a terraced street where the neighbours share a wall.

At a glance

Primary postcode: SW12
Also serving: SW4 & SW17 borders
Councils: Wandsworth, part Lambeth
Typical homes: Victorian & Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion blocks
Common jobs here: side-return extensions, loft conversions, period refurbishments

WHY US

Why Balham homeowners choose us

We know the local stock

Victorian terraces, conversion flats and mansion blocks each come with their own quirks. We have worked on all of them across SW12.

One accountable team

The same people plan, build and finish the job, so nothing gets lost between trades or handed off halfway.

Council paperwork handled

We deal with Wandsworth and Lambeth building control and party wall notices so you don't have to chase them.

Clear pricing and updates

A written quote up front and regular updates through the build, with no surprises at the end.

HOW IT WORKS

How a project runs

Site Visit & quote

We visit your property in Balham, take measurements and send a written quote.

Planning & building control

We prepare drawings and applications where the work needs them.

The build

One team runs the trades on site and keeps you updated at each stage.

Handover

We finish, clear the site and walk you through the completed work.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions about building work in Balham

Which areas of Balham do you cover?
All of it. We work across the SW12 postcode (SW12 0, SW12 8 and SW12 9) and the parts of Balham that fall into SW4 and SW17, including the streets around Wandsworth Common, Hyde Farm, Nightingale Lane and Balham High Road.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Balham?
Many single-storey rear extensions fall under permitted development, but Balham has conservation areas and a lot of flats, where the rules are tighter. We check your address before any work and handle the planning application if one is needed.
How long does a loft conversion take?
A standard dormer loft conversion in a Balham terrace usually takes around eight to ten weeks on site, depending on the design and whether you add an ensuite. You get a schedule with your quote.
Do you work on flats as well as houses?

Yes. A large share of Balham is conversion flats and mansion blocks. We take on refurbishments, kitchens and finishing work in both, subject to freeholder and lease conditions.

Are you insured?
Yes. We carry public liability insurance and can send you the details before work starts.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07472 137237 or use the quote form. We arrange a site visit in Balham, usually within a few days, and follow up with a written quote.

NEARBY

Areas near Balham we also cover

Balham sits between several areas we work in. If you are just outside SW12, we most likely cover you too.

 

Planning work in Balham?

Tell us about your property and preferred timeline and we will get you a quote.