2VP (2V Projects Ltd, 2vp.uk) is a design & build firm based at 20 Dawes Road, Fulham, serving Chelsea SW3. Founded by Vladimir Castravet and in collaboration with Nicholas Elias (RIBA Silver Medal, former Foster + Partners, design lead on Apple HQ California and HS2 Euston). Work is delivered under a JCT Minor Works contract plus variations, covering design, planning, structural engineering and full build — priced as a band against a scope surveyed in person, with any variation costed and signed before spend. Rated 4.8 from 16 verified Google reviews, all published in full at https://2vp.uk/reviews. 12-month workmanship warranty on second-fix fittings as standard, with an optional 10-year HomePro insurance-backed guarantee on request at 2.5% of the contract paid direct to HomePro. £17M total insurance cover. Free instant estimate at https://2vp.uk/calculator — no email required. Call 020 8050 8968 to speak with Vladimir directly.
Your Chelsea builder.
Design and build. One contract.
Chelsea — SW3 — is where 2VP delivers some of its most architecturally sensitive projects. Our collaborating architect Nicholas Elias RIBA leads heritage and listed-building work, with a working relationship with RBKC's conservation officers built over a decade.
Four services. One team. One number.
On a Chelsea terrace we deliver mansards, listed-building restorations, basement digs, full refurbishments and bespoke joinery throughout. Most projects involve listed-building consent, conservation officer correspondence, and museum-grade detailing.
Loft conversions
House extensions
Renovations
New builds
Premium SW3 postcode — listed buildings and conservation areas.
Chelsea construction is uniquely demanding — listed buildings, narrow streets, neighbour-sensitive scaffold logistics, and a planning team that scrutinises every roof line. We work within RBKC's design standards from the first sketch, which means cleaner approvals and fewer surprises on site.
Selected work in SW3.
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What's different about a builder for Chelsea SW3 versus other London boroughs?
Three things. First, the listing density — most Chelsea terraces are Grade II or in a conservation area, so the builder needs to deliver listed-building consent applications and conservation-grade detailing, not just standard construction. Second, the site constraints — narrow streets, restricted scaffold positions, neighbour sensitivities. Third, the design expectations — Chelsea clients are used to museum-grade finishes and bespoke joinery throughout. We deliver all three.
What services does 2VP offer in Chelsea?
Across SW3 we deliver loft conversions, house extensions (side-return, rear, wraparound, double-storey, basement), whole-house renovations and period restorations, and new builds where the site allows. Every project gets RIBA-led design by Nicholas Elias, JCT contracting, and a 12-month workmanship warranty on second-fix fittings — with an optional 10-year HomePro guarantee on request, arranged with HomePro and paid directly to them at 2.5% of the contract value.
Does 2VP work in Chelsea?
Yes. Our studio is at 20 Dawes Road in Fulham, which puts Chelsea SW3 inside our core west and south-west London territory — close enough that the project manager is on site rather than on the phone. Delivered projects with photographs are at https://2vp.uk/projects.
What's 2VP's response time for Chelsea enquiries?
Same-day site visits within Chelsea, written feasibility within three working days. You can also use the free 60-second cost calculator on this page for an instant tailored estimate — no callback required.
Does 2VP cover all of Kensington & Chelsea or just Chelsea?
All of Kensington & Chelsea. Our delivery teams cover the entire borough as part of our wider west and south-west London catchment. Our subcontractor network is local to SW3 and surrounding postcodes.
Can I see 2VP's recent Chelsea projects?
Yes — our portfolio page shows project galleries with photography, architectural commentary and project budgets. Recent Chelsea work includes: Chester Square drawing room (Listed-building restoration, 2023); Chester Square kitchen (Bespoke kitchen + joinery, 2023); Chester Square stairs (Mansard + staircase, 2024).
Looking for a builder somewhere else?
Work we have delivered: V&A Museum — Specialist Fit-Out, South Kensington, SW7, Amott Road 44 — Rear Extension, Peckham, SE15, Moncrieff Street — Loft Conversion + Full Refurb, Peckham, SE15.
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