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Home Services in Long Acre

Expert plumbers, electricians, carpenters and builders serving Long Acre and the Covent Garden area. Based just 3.5 miles away at Unit 3, Palace Court, 250 Finchley Road.

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Indexed services
29 live routes
Nearby context
3 linked nearby areas
Property fit
3 housing types covered
Office & showroom: 020 8054 8756Mobile / quick response: 07459 345456

About Long Acre

Location
Covent Garden, Westminster, WC2E
Distance from Our Office
3.5 miles from Unit 3, Palace Court, 250 Finchley Road
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Nearby Landmarks
Covent Garden Piazza, Freemasons' Hall, Stanford's map shop
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Transport
Covent Garden Underground, Holborn Underground
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Planning and Property Guide for Covent Garden

This location sits inside our Covent Garden neighborhood guide, where we cover local planning constraints, conservation context, common property issues, and the strongest service pages for nearby homes.

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Covent Garden is one of our key central london coverage areas, where we regularly deliver refurbishment, extension, and specialist upgrade work for period conversion homes.

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Best Service Routes for Long Acre

These are the strongest proof-led service families for Long Acre, based on local housing stock, planning context, and the indexed service pages we can support properly.

Bathroom Renovations

Bathroom Renovation

Bathroom pages should cover waterproofing, drainage, ventilation, and layout efficiency so the room works well long after the tiles go on.

  • Whether the existing drainage layout can be retained or should be improved.
  • How much of the value comes from better waterproofing and ventilation versus premium finishes.
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Kitchen Renovations

Kitchen Renovation

Kitchen pages should explain layout, storage, extraction, electrics, and appliance planning rather than treating the work as a simple cabinet swap.

  • Whether the layout should stay broadly put or move key services for a better workflow.
  • How much of the budget belongs in cabinetry and appliances versus structural or service upgrades.
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Loft Conversions

Loft Conversion

A loft conversion page should explain stair design, head height, fire compliance, and how the new floor is integrated into the rest of the house.

  • Whether the property should stop at a simple rooflight conversion or justify a larger dormer or mansard.
  • How the new stair affects the floor below and overall circulation.
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Renovation and Refurbishment

Full House Refurbishment

High-quality renovation pages need to explain not just what gets upgraded, but how layout, services, finishes, and compliance are sequenced for this type of home.

  • Whether to phase the works or treat the project as a single vacant-property programme.
  • How much original fabric should be retained versus replaced for performance and finish consistency.
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Your Local Experts for Long Acre

We understand the unique characteristics of properties on Long Acre. Here's what makes this street special.

Property Values

£1.5m (2024)
Average sold price
£1,350/sq ft
Average price per sq ft
Recent Activity
2024£1.5m (5 sales)
2023£1.4m (6 sales)
2022£1.3m (5 sales)

Conservation Status

Conservation Area

Covent Garden Conservation Area

What This Means For You:
  • Facade retention required on development sites
  • Conservation area consent for demolition
  • Shopfront design guidance enforced
  • Upper floors encouraged for residential conversion

We have extensive experience navigating conservation area requirements.

Property Character

Built Period
1700-1890
Architectural Style
Georgian through Victorian commercial buildings
Common Features We Work With:
Former coachbuilding workshopsWide commercial boulevardFreemasons' Hall at eastern endMix of periods and styles

About Long Acre

Long Acre was historically the centre of London's coachbuilding trade. Its name derives from a medieval strip of arable land. The street connects Seven Dials to Bow Street and has been a major east-west route through Covent Garden for over 300 years.

Our Work on Long Acre

We've completed 2 projects on this street. Here's what we've done for your neighbours.

Commercial-to-residential conversion

2024property renovation

Conversion of upper floors from office to a 3-bed apartment with open-plan living, new kitchen and two bathrooms, and acoustic separation from retail below.

Period flat kitchen upgrade

2022kitchen renovation

New kitchen with integrated appliances, stone worktop, and breakfast bar in a Long Acre conversion flat.

We now have a kitchen worthy of the address. The breakfast bar facing the windows is our favourite spot.

Local Knowledge: Long Acre

From parking permits to basement potential, we know the ins and outs of working on Long Acre.

Long Acre is a busy commercial street — expect noise and restricted delivery hours
Upper-floor apartments are the primary residential typology here
Former office conversions can offer generous floor plates unusual for the area
Covent Garden tube is one of the busiest in London — consider alternative station access

Also Serving Nearby Streets

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Office & showroom: 020 8054 8756Mobile / quick response: 07459 345456