2VP (2V Projects Ltd, 2vp.uk) is a design & build firm based at 20 Dawes Road, Fulham, serving South Kensington SW7. 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.
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South Kensington — SW7 — is the museum quarter: Italianate stucco terraces laid out in the 1860–80s, many listed, under multiple overlapping RBKC conservation areas. Nicholas Elias RIBA leads our SW7 submissions.
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South Kensington projects: mansards on four- and five-storey Italianate terraces, listed-building restorations, interior refurbishments on large lateral conversions, basement digs, and museum-grade bespoke joinery throughout.
Loft conversions
House extensions
Renovations
New builds
Museum quarter Italianate terraces — RBKC's most protected roofline.
RBKC's conservation team for SW7 is thorough — the museum quarter has overlapping designations (Thurloe-Smith's Charity, Brompton, Queen's Gate, Cornwall) and active neighbour consultations. Our familiarity with these policies from Chelsea and Kensington means we front-load the design properly.
Selected work in SW7.
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How long does a South Kensington planning application take?
Allow 4–6 months from first design sketch to a determined application. RBKC's conservation team is thorough, and SW7 submissions often trigger detailed neighbour consultations. Listed-building consent runs in parallel. Our applications are structured to avoid the most common grounds for objection.
What services does 2VP offer in South Kensington?
Across SW7 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 South Kensington?
Yes. Our studio is at 20 Dawes Road in Fulham, which puts South Kensington SW7 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 South Kensington enquiries?
Same-day site visits, 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 South Kensington?
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 SW7 and surrounding postcodes.
Can I see 2VP's recent South Kensington projects?
Yes — our portfolio page shows project galleries with photography, architectural commentary and project budgets. Recent South Kensington work includes: Onslow Square mansard (Conservation-grade mansard, 2024); Pelham Crescent restoration (Listed-building restoration, 2023); Egerton Crescent refurb (Whole-house refurbishment, 2024).
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Work we have delivered: Alexandra Drive — Full Renovation, Surrey, V&A Museum — Specialist Fit-Out, South Kensington, SW7, Amott Road 44 — Rear Extension, Peckham, SE15.
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