What We Do
Services, Explained Properly.
Six things we do, every day, across South London. Tap any service below for the full picture — what’s included, how we run it, and what it typically costs.
Kitchen Refurbishment
Full kitchen design and installation, with a 3D render before anything is built.
House Extensions
Single and double-storey extensions, structural work and finishes handled in-house.
Loft Conversions
Turn unused roof space into a bedroom, office or bathroom, building regs included.
Bathroom Refurbishment
Full bathroom fit-outs from tiling to plumbing, supplied or fitted to your own materials.
Full House Refurbishments
End-to-end interior refurbishment — reconfigurations, rewires, plastering and decoration.
Design & Build
Concept through to handover, with one team project-managing every trade.
A tired kitchen is one of the fastest ways to devalue a home — and one of the fastest to fix. We handle the full job: layout, cabinetry, worktops, plumbing, electrics and appliances, with a 3D render up front so you know exactly what you’re getting before we touch a wall.
What’s Included
Layout & Design
L-shaped, U-shaped, galley or island — we plan the layout around how you actually cook.
Full Fit-Out
Cabinetry, worktops, splashbacks, flooring and lighting, all handled by our own trades.
Plumbing & Electrics
First and second fix, appliance connections, and any rewiring the job needs.
Why Shpati
Free 3D render before you commit to anything — yours to keep either way.
One team for every trade, so nothing gets lost between contractors.
Fixed-price quote after survey — the number you’re given is the number you pay.
How It Runs
1
Strip-outOld units and fittings removed, waste cleared.
2
First fixPlumbing and electrics moved to the new layout.
3
Cabinetry & worktopsUnits, splashback and surfaces fitted.
4
Appliances & finishingAppliances connected, lighting and flooring completed.
5
Snag & handoverFinal walkthrough before we sign off.
Common Questions
Most refits run 5–10 working days once strip-out starts, depending on how much of the layout is changing.
No — we can supply and fit everything, or install appliances you’ve already bought. Either way works.
Yes, no obligation to proceed. It’s part of how we quote, not an upsell.
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Free 3D design · no obligation
More space, without the upheaval of moving. We manage extensions end to end — groundworks, structure, roofing, glazing and internal finishes — so you deal with one point of contact rather than six separate trades.
What’s Included
Groundwork & Structure
Foundations, brickwork, steels and roofing, all coordinated on-site by us.
Glazing & Doors
Bi-folds, skylights and windows sourced and fitted to spec.
Interior Finish
Plastering, flooring, electrics and decoration through to a move-in-ready space.
Why Shpati
We manage building control and inspections, so you’re not chasing paperwork.
One site team throughout — no re-briefing a new contractor every fortnight.
Realistic timelines with 20% built in as contingency, communicated up front.
How It Runs
1
GroundworksExcavation and foundations laid.
2
StructureBrickwork, steels and roof structure go up.
3
WeathertightRoofing, glazing and doors fitted.
4
First & second fixElectrics, plumbing, plastering and flooring.
5
Snag & handoverFinal finish check and sign-off.
Common Questions
Many single-storey extensions fall under permitted development, but it depends on your property. We check this at survey and handle the application if one’s needed.
Typically 8–12 weeks from groundworks to handover, depending on scale and weather.
Yes, most clients do. We’ll talk through dust and access management for your specific layout at the survey.
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Free site survey · detailed written quote
Unused roof space is usually the cheapest extra room a South London terrace or semi can gain. We handle the structural work, insulation, staircase and building regs so the space is genuinely liveable — not just boarded out.
What’s Included
Structural Work
Steel beams, floor strengthening and roof alterations where needed.
Staircase & Access
Building-regs-compliant staircase designed to fit your existing layout.
Insulation & Finish
Full insulation, plastering, electrics and flooring to a ready-to-use room.
Why Shpati
We manage building regulations sign-off directly, not left to you to chase.
Structural assessment included at survey, so headroom and load are confirmed early.
Dust and access managed to keep disruption to the rest of the house minimal.
How It Runs
1
Structural surveyHeadroom, load and roof type assessed.
2
Steels & structureBeams and floor strengthening installed.
3
Roof & dormerRoof alterations and windows fitted.
4
Staircase & fit-outStaircase, insulation and plastering.
5
Finish & sign-offDecoration complete, building regs signed off.
Common Questions
We check this at the free survey. Most standard roofs have enough height once the floor is lowered slightly or a dormer is added.
Many conversions fall under permitted development. We confirm this for your specific property and handle any application required.
Usually 6–8 weeks depending on the type of conversion and any structural work required.
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Bathrooms take a beating more than any other room, and a tired one shows fast. We strip back to the studwork where needed and rebuild properly — waterproofing, tiling, plumbing and fittings — rather than papering over an old layout.
What’s Included
Waterproofing & Tiling
Proper tanking before tiling, so leaks and damp aren’t a problem down the line.
Plumbing & Fittings
Full re-plumb if needed, plus supply and fit of your chosen suite.
Electrics & Ventilation
Zone-compliant lighting, shaver points and extraction fitted to regs.
Why Shpati
Proper waterproofing before tiling — not a shortcut we’ll ever take.
We supply and fit, or work with a suite you’ve already chosen — your call.
Most bathrooms are fully back in use within two weeks.
How It Runs
1
Strip-outOld suite and tiling removed back to studwork.
2
First fixPlumbing and electrics repositioned as needed.
3
WaterproofingTanking applied before any tiling starts.
4
Tiling & suite fitTiling completed, suite and fittings installed.
5
Snag & handoverSealant, silicone and final checks.
Common Questions
Most refits take 7–10 working days, longer if we’re moving plumbing or converting to a wet room.
Yes — refits are the ideal time to sort any underlying damp or leak issues, since we’re already back to the studwork.
If it’s your only bathroom, we’ll talk through options at survey — most projects move quickly enough that this isn’t a major issue.
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For properties that need more than a single room updating — open-plan conversions, rewires, replastering, new flooring throughout. One programme, one team, one point of contact from strip-out to final decoration.
What’s Included
Structural Alterations
Wall removal, RSJs and reconfiguration to open up living space.
First & Second Fix
Full rewire, replumb, plastering and flooring across the property.
Decoration
Painting, finishing and snagging so the property is genuinely move-in ready.
Why Shpati
A single programme across every trade, instead of coordinating separate contractors yourself.
Detailed, line-item quote before work starts — no vague allowances.
Regular progress updates so you always know where the project stands.
How It Runs
1
Strip-outProperty stripped back to a clean shell.
2
Structural workWall removal and reconfiguration, if included.
3
First fixRewire, replumb and plastering.
4
Second fixFittings, flooring and kitchen/bathroom installs.
5
Decoration & handoverFinal finishes and full walkthrough.
Common Questions
It depends on scope. For a full rewire and reconfiguration we’d usually recommend moving out; we’ll be upfront about this at survey.
A detailed, room-by-room written quote after survey, with milestone-based payments as the work progresses.
Yes, we manage building control sign-off directly for any structural work included in the project.
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For bigger or more complex projects, we can take the whole thing on — design, planning, and build under one contract. You get one point of accountability instead of juggling an architect, a planning consultant and a separate builder.
What’s Included
Concept & Design
Initial layouts and design options developed around your brief and budget.
Planning & Approvals
Drawings and applications managed through to planning and building regs approval.
Full Build
Construction managed start to finish by the same team that designed it.
Why Shpati
One contract, one team — no gap between who designed it and who builds it.
Design decisions are made with buildability and budget in mind from day one.
A single project manager sees it through from first sketch to last coat of paint.
How It Runs
1
Brief & conceptInitial designs developed from your brief.
2
Drawings & approvalsPlanning and building regs applications submitted.
3
Fixed-price quoteDetailed build quote confirmed before starting.
4
ConstructionBuild managed by the same team throughout.
5
HandoverFinal walkthrough and sign-off.
Common Questions
Anything with a planning or design element — extensions, loft conversions, or full-property reconfigurations, especially where you don’t already have an architect in place.
No — that’s the point of the service. Design and drawings are handled in-house, under the same contract as the build.
Varies with planning requirements, but expect several weeks for design and approvals before construction begins.
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Not sure which service you need?
Let’s Talk It Through.
Tell us what you’re picturing and we’ll point you to the right service — free site survey either way.