Does Lian Construction cover Greenwich?
Yes. Greenwich is part of our regular London-wide coverage. We take on refurbishment, repairs, roofing and general building work here.
Do you work on period or conservation-area properties in Greenwich?
Yes. Greenwich has a meaningful stock of period property, and we plan refurbishment and repair work around the constraints that come with conservation area rules and older building fabric.
How quickly can you start work in Greenwich?
It depends on the scope of the job and our current schedule. As a London-wide contractor, we can usually arrange a site visit and quote for Greenwich enquiries within a few working days.
How much do property repairs cost in Greenwich?
The same general London market pricing applies in Greenwich as across the rest of the city, since materials and labour rates don't vary sharply by borough. As a guide, damp survey (diagnosis before treatment) typically runs £200–£500, with the final figure depending on access, property age and what a survey finds. See our full property repair pricing for the complete range.
Which council covers Greenwich for planning and building control?
Greenwich is covered by Royal Borough of Greenwich (royalgreenwich.gov.uk). Planning permission, Building Regulations approval, conservation area status and any Article 4 directions are all handled through the council, and requirements can vary street by street, so it's worth checking with them directly for anything beyond straightforward like-for-like repairs.
Do I need planning permission to replace my roof in Greenwich?
It depends on the property and whether it sits in a conservation area, and on what you're changing. Straightforward like-for-like re-roofing is often permitted development, but altering the roofline, changing materials, or adding rooflights on a front-facing slope can require permission in conservation areas, which cover parts of Greenwich. We'd always recommend checking with the council or a surveyor before committing to work, since it's much easier to sort out beforehand than after the fact.
How do I know if my house is in a conservation area?
The local council's planning department will have maps and guidance covering this, usually searchable by postcode on their website. If you're unsure, it's worth checking before booking any exterior work, particularly anything involving the roof, windows, or front elevation, since restrictions can apply even to relatively minor changes. We can flag if something looks like it might need permission when we quote, but the council is the definitive source.
Why is it hard to find a roofer in Greenwich who isn't booked out for weeks?
Greenwich has a lot of older Victorian and Edwardian housing that needs regular roof maintenance, but there isn't much dedicated roofing coverage locally, so general builders and firms from further out end up covering the gap. That tends to push out lead times, especially for anything that isn't a genuine emergency. Booking ahead for planned work, rather than waiting until there's a leak, generally gets you a better slot and more time to plan the job properly.
My Victorian roof keeps having small problems, is it worth a full re-roof instead of repeated repairs?
It depends on the age and condition of the existing covering and how much of it has already been patched over the years. If repairs are becoming frequent and are concentrated in one area, a partial re-roof of that section can sometimes make more sense than full replacement. It's worth getting someone to assess the whole roof rather than just fixing the latest issue, so you're not paying for scaffolding and access repeatedly for problems that could be dealt with together.