Office Renovation delivered in Hammersmith, London W6
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Office Renovation in Hammersmith

Office Renovation across Hammersmith (W6). Office renovation — modernising existing space without a full strip-out and re-fit. Targeted upgrades to layout, finishes, lighting and M&E, delivered while teams remain in occupation.

Estate-approvedCDM 2015FIRASNICEIC£10M insured

Office Renovation in Hammersmith — what businesses typically need

Office Renovation across Hammersmith (W6) is delivered by our in-house commercial team with current estate approvals and compliance records on file. We have completed works in or adjacent to 3 Shortlands, One Lyric Square, 245 Hammersmith Road, The Ark, Landmark House among others. Teams mobilise from our London operations base, with direct transport links via Hammersmith (Piccadilly, District, Circle, Hammersmith & City), Barons Court (Piccadilly, District), Ravenscourt Park (District), Goldhawk Road (Hammersmith & City). Every project is run by a named project manager reporting weekly with photographs and programme RAG. Out-of-hours loading, estate permit-to-work and managing-agent liaison are included in the prelims — not charged as variations.

The Hammersmith market is dominated by media and advertising (disney, sony, virgin), consumer brand hq (l'oréal, coca-cola), retail hq (sports direct), each with distinct office renovation requirements — programme compression, landlord co-ordination, out-of-hours delivery, and full compliance ownership. Our commercial team has delivered office renovation in trophy buildings including 3 Shortlands, One Lyric Square, 245 Hammersmith Road, The Ark.

Hammersmith commercial stock centres on Hammersmith Broadway and the Thames riverside. Occupiers are dominated by media/advertising (Disney, Sony, Virgin, Coca-Cola), retail HQ (L'Oréal, Sports Direct), and consumer-brand HQ. Floor plates are typically 8,000–20,000 sqft.

Our commercial delivery model

LBHF standard: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Fri, 08:00–13:00 Sat. Less restrictive than City/Canary Wharf — heavy noise typically permitted through full Saturday mornings. Hammersmith Broadway loading bays require TfL parking suspension permits. Riverside properties have independent Thames-side logistics. A4/M4 access makes heavy delivery straightforward.

  1. Stage 1

    Condition survey and renovation brief workshop

  2. Stage 2

    Priced option pack — 'good / better / best' against budget

  3. Stage 3

    Phased delivery across 2–5 zones

  4. Stage 4

    Nightly dust-sealed segregation and air quality control

  5. Stage 5

    Floor-by-floor handover with snagging close-out

Programme, budget, and disruption

TierRangeWhat's covered
Cosmetic refresh£30–£55 per sqftPaint, carpet, lighting, signage
Targeted renovation£55–£95 per sqftPartitioning adjustments, lighting upgrade, breakout zones
Full renovation£95–£160 per sqftNew M&E, partitioning, tea points, meeting rooms

This area sits outside the core trophy-tower premium zone — programme and pricing typically sit at the mid-range of the bands below. Figures are guide ranges — we provide a fixed quote after survey.

Typical works we deliver in Hammersmith

Cosmetic refresh — delivered in Hammersmith under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Lighting upgrade — delivered in Hammersmith under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Partitioning adjustments — delivered in Hammersmith under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Acoustic treatment — delivered in Hammersmith under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Flooring replacement — delivered in Hammersmith under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Redecoration — delivered in Hammersmith under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Tea point refresh — delivered in Hammersmith under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Breakout zones — delivered in Hammersmith under estate-approved loading and out-of-hours protocols.

Planning and compliance for Office Renovation in Hammersmith

Hammersmith & Fulham Council holds planning. Hammersmith Broadway Conservation Area and Hammersmith Odeon (Grade II* listed) restrict external works. Riverside properties engage Thames policy constraints.

Service-specific compliance

CDM 2015 principal contractor (on larger works)FIRAS fire-stopping where compartments affectedNICEIC electricalPart B, Part E, Part M where works triggerBS 5266 emergency lighting£10M PL + £10M PI

Buildings we have worked in across Hammersmith

Notable buildings

  • 3 Shortlands
  • One Lyric Square
  • 245 Hammersmith Road
  • The Ark
  • Landmark House
  • 1 Hammersmith Broadway
  • Building 10 (Hammersmith Grove)
  • 4 Hammersmith Grove
  • Centro Building
  • Wombat's
  • Hammersmith Bridge Road

Notable estates

  • Hammersmith Island commercial core
  • Hammersmith Grove development
  • Fulham Reach (edge)

Reference list available on request under NDA.

Our process — seven stages

  1. Survey

    Measured condition survey within 5 working days, including M&E, fabric and compliance review.

  2. Brief

    Scope capture workshop with stakeholders — occupier, landlord, managing agent, FM team.

  3. Design

    Stage 3 design package with space plan, M&E schedules, specification and CAT A/B split.

  4. Fixed quote

    Lump-sum price against the design package. All prelims transparent.

  5. Mobilisation

    CDM notification, RAMS, permit-to-work, landlord licence-to-alter, estate approvals.

  6. Delivery

    Weekly client reports with photos, programme RAG, variation log, compliance status.

  7. Handover

    O&M manuals, as-built drawings, building-regs sign-off, 12-month defects period.

Office Renovation specifications by building type

Modern Grade A (8,000–20,000 sqft plates)

Office Renovation in modern grade a (8,000–20,000 sqft plates) is typically specified to cosmetic refresh level — paint, carpet, lighting, signage. Programme is governed by loading access and estate working-hours framework.

1990s/2000s commercial stock (refurb candidates)

Office Renovation in 1990s/2000s commercial stock (refurb candidates) is typically specified to targeted renovation level — partitioning adjustments, lighting upgrade, breakout zones. Programme is governed by loading access and estate working-hours framework.

Riverside trophy stock

Office Renovation in riverside trophy stock is typically specified to full renovation level — new m&e, partitioning, tea points, meeting rooms. Programme is governed by loading access and estate working-hours framework.

Mixed-use with ground-floor retail

Office Renovation in mixed-use with ground-floor retail is typically specified to full renovation level — new m&e, partitioning, tea points, meeting rooms. Programme is governed by loading access and estate working-hours framework.

Out-of-hours, weekend, and live-environment working

Renovation under occupancy is typically delivered as phased zones, with dust-sealed hoarding and night-shift for noise-generating works (demolition, chasing, drilling). A typical floor renovation runs 4–8 weeks with staff remaining in other zones.

LBHF standard: 08:00–18:00 Mon–Fri, 08:00–13:00 Sat. Less restrictive than City/Canary Wharf — heavy noise typically permitted through full Saturday mornings. Hammersmith Broadway loading bays require TfL parking suspension permits. Riverside properties have independent Thames-side logistics. A4/M4 access makes heavy delivery straightforward.

Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

All Hammersmith occupiers benefit from a PPM framework covering L8 water hygiene, EICR, emergency lighting, F-Gas registers and fabric maintenance. For a scoped PPM package in Hammersmith see Office Maintenance in Hammersmith or Commercial Maintenance in Hammersmith.

Case studies

Anonymised project outlines from our Hammersmith and adjacent-area portfolio — full reference list with contact introductions available on request under NDA.

Heritage building renovation

Scope · 7,200 sqft

Budget band · £380k

Programme · 8 weeks

Lighting, acoustic treatment, meeting rooms, breakout

Delivered under single-contractor D&B with CDM 2015 principal contractor duty. Full compliance pack at handover.

Tech occupier refresh

Scope · 5,400 sqft

Budget band · £215k

Programme · 5 weeks

Cosmetic refresh with branded signage and biophilic walls

Delivered under single-contractor D&B with CDM 2015 principal contractor duty. Full compliance pack at handover.

Law firm targeted renovation

Scope · 9,800 sqft

Budget band · £520k

Programme · 10 weeks

Partitioning adjustments, new client suite, M&E upgrades

Delivered under single-contractor D&B with CDM 2015 principal contractor duty. Full compliance pack at handover.

FAQs — Office Renovation in Hammersmith

What's the difference between renovation and refurbishment?

Renovation is targeted modernisation without full strip-out — it reuses sound elements and focuses on impact. Refurbishment is a broader scope, typically including M&E alterations and partitioning. Fit-out replaces everything to let-ready or occupier-ready standard.

How much disruption should we expect?

With phased zoning and night-shift for noisy works, typical disruption is limited to temporary relocation within the same floor. A 10,000 sqft renovation over 3 phases runs 8–12 weeks with no staff displacement.

Is renovation cheaper than full refurbishment?

Typically 30–50% cheaper per sqft because you retain sound ceilings, floor plates and core M&E. The trade-off is that the layout is constrained by existing infrastructure.

Is Hammersmith cheaper for fit-out than City or Canary Wharf?

Yes — typically 15–25% cheaper per sqft due to wider loading access, fewer out-of-hours restrictions, and lower management-overhead. Standard CAT B: £100–£150 per sqft.

Do you work in the consumer-brand HQ buildings?

Yes — L'Oréal, Disney, Sony and other Hammersmith-cluster HQs hold our compliance pack on file. Standard BPSS vetting for media-brand secure zones.

What's typical programme in Hammersmith?

10,000 sqft CAT B: 9–12 weeks. 20,000 sqft: 14–18 weeks. Generally 1–2 weeks faster than equivalent on a central-London estate due to loading flexibility.

Can you handle riverside trophy stock?

Yes — including Thames-side access logistics, riverside glazing considerations and flood-risk compliant M&E routing.

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Start with a survey in Hammersmith

Measured condition survey within 5 working days. Fixed-price quote within 10. Estate approvals on file.