Developer-grade expertise
High-end residential refurbishments and extensions
Led by senior site management experience delivering large-scale residential developments for leading UK housebuilders, including Bellway, Countryside, Durkan and NU Living.
Developer-grade expertise
We bring senior site management experience from major UK residential developers directly to your private project.
We apply the same discipline used on large residential developments — clear planning, structured delivery, and active cost control — to private homes.
📍 Serving Chelmsford | London | Essex & surrounding areas
CONSTRUCTION, APPROACHED DIFFERENTLY
Most residential building projects become stressful due to unclear scope, poor planning, and weak site management — leading to delays, cost overruns, and constant uncertainty.
Strawhouse operates differently.
We apply the same discipline used on major residential developments — structured planning, coordinated trades, defined programmes, and active cost control — to private homes.
This approach creates calmer projects, clearer decisions, and predictable outcomes.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Our clients typically:
- Are investing in a long-term home
- Value professional planning and communication
- Want clarity on costs and timelines
- Prefer a calm, structured build process
We may not be the right fit if:
- Lowest price is the main priority
- You intend to manage trades directly
- You are comparing quotes only on cost
Being selective allows us to deliver consistently high standards.
OUR SERVICES
Home Refurbishments
Comprehensive internal and structural refurbishments designed to improve layout, comfort, and long-term value.
Typical works include full house renovations, reconfigurations, and modernisation projects — all delivered under a defined scope and structured programme
House Extensions
Architect-led house extensions delivered with careful planning and professional oversight.
From single-storey additions to more complex expansions, we manage sequencing, quality, and integration so the new space feels like a natural part of your home
Kitchen & Bathroom
High-quality kitchen and bathroom renovations delivered with precision and attention to detail.
We coordinate all trades, manage scheduling closely, and focus on quality finishes to ensure a smooth, controlled process.
WHY STRAWHOUSE
Developer-Grade Experience Applied to Private Homes
Our leadership background includes senior site management roles delivering complex residential developments for established UK housebuilders.
Working at this level requires absolute clarity — every task planned, every trade coordinated, and every decision assessed for cost, quality, and programme impact.
We bring that same discipline to private residential projects.
This means:
- Clear scope before work begins
- Defined construction programmes
- Coordinated trades
- Fewer surprises during the build
OUR PROCESS
- 1. Initial suitability review: we confirm alignment in expectations, scope, and approach.
- 2. Consultation and site review: we assess the project and discuss objectives in detail.
- 3. Pre-construction planning: scope definition, sequencing, and cost clarity before work starts.
- 4. Structured delivery: active site leadership, coordinated trades, and ongoing oversight.
- 5. Controlled completion: proper inspections, handover, and close-out.
Every stage is deliberate and every decision is intentional.
BUILT WITH INTENTION
While Strawhouse operates as a private residential company, its leadership standards were forged delivering complex residential developments at scale.
REQUEST A CONSULTATION
We take on a limited number of residential projects each year to ensure focus, quality, and senior oversight.
If you value clarity, structure, and a calm building experience, we would be pleased to discuss your project.
Consultation notes
- Consultations are by appointment only
- Pricing is provided only after scope is defined
- Projects are accepted based on suitability and capacity
Strawhouse's way
We Follow Best Practices
- Clear programmes
- Project On Time
- Defined responsibilities
- Controlled changes
- Fewer surprises
About our team
Kariem Sila
Managing Director
Ivor Dikov
Construction Director
John Doe
Quantity Surveyor