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BUILD by Charlie is a London-based, female-led design and build practice specialising in bespoke home renovation, extensions, loft conversions, kitchens and bathrooms.

30/09/2026

How do you keep clients in the loop? 📋

Simple. We meet every single week on site.

Every week we show the client what’s been achieved, talk through any decisions that need to be made and find solutions to anything that’s come up.

No radio silence. No surprises. Just clear, honest communication for the entire life of the project.

That’s not a bonus. That’s the job. 🧡

26/09/2026

A couple of weeks ago we had the most incredible afternoon. 🧡

We joined the wonderful community at Women in Construction for lunch — and now the professional photos are back and they are beautiful.

A room full of brilliant, driven women all pushing this industry forward. The conversations, the energy, the shared ambition to make construction a more diverse and inclusive place to work.

So proud to be part of this community. And so grateful to be nominated for Business Owner of the Year. 💪

24/09/2026

You never stop learning. 📚

At Build by Charlie, we recently booked onto a roofing masterclass — delivered by and funded by

Because no matter how many years you have under your belt, complacency is the enemy of quality. There is always something new to learn, a skill to sharpen or a technique to understand better.

For us it's simple. Invest in the team. Deliver the best possible service to our clients. Every single time. 🧡

21/09/2026

What a Sunday. 🧡

I was invited to be an expert advisor at the this weekend — spending the day giving one-to-one advice sessions to homeowners at every stage of their renovation journey.

The question I was asked most? Where do I even start when it comes to finding a builder?

My answer every time — head to the website and use their Find a Builder tool. The Federation of Master Builders vets their members so you know you're starting from a place of trust. It's one of the best first steps any homeowner can take.

And then — a lovely surprise I absolutely did not see coming. My photo and one of our projects was used in the show brochure and on boards around the venue.

I mean. 😊🧡

What an incredible day. Thank you so much for having me.

20/09/2026

Building your team.

Opening up walls? You'll likely need a structural engineer. Planning permission required? An architect. Shared walls with neighbours? A party wall surveyor. Want help with the look and feel? An interior designer.

At Build by Charlie we help you work out exactly which professionals your project needs from the very beginning — so you've got the right team around you before work starts.

No guesswork. Just the right people for the job. 🧡

18/09/2026

Pics in our group chat that only make sense to us. 📱

Paint swatches. Tile samples. A finger pointing at a fault. A lot of paint cans.

This is the real behind the scenes. The unglamorous, unfiltered, completely chaotic camera roll that sits behind every polished reel and finished project photograph.

Renovation is beautiful at the end. Getting there looks a lot like this. 🧡

16/09/2026

What a lunch. 🧡

Last week we had the pleasure of joining the incredible community at Women in Construction with - the organisation behind our Business Owner of the Year nomination.

A room full of brilliant, passionate women pushing this industry forward. The conversations, the energy, the shared determination to make construction a more inclusive and diverse place to work.

This is exactly the kind of community we are so proud to be part of 💪

Thank you for having us 🙏

11/09/2026

FAQ: How do you know if a builder is good? 👷‍♀️

Three signs to look out for:

✦ They’re busy. A good builder won’t be available to start next week. If they can, ask yourself why.
✦ Their past clients talk positively about them. References and reviews matter — ask for them and actually follow up.
✦ You have a good rapport from the very first conversation. Trust your gut. You need to be able to have open, honest conversations with this person for the entire life of your project.

The right builder is out there. Take your time finding them. 🧡

09/09/2026

Cracks in your walls? Don’t panic. But do pay attention. 🏠

I’ve had a few calls recently from clients worried about cracks appearing in their homes — so here’s what I’d advise before you call in a structural engineer.

First, monitor it.

✦ Mark the start and end of the crack with a pencil
✦ Measure the width and length and note the date
✦ Check back over the next eight weeks

Things to look out for:

✦ Is it running in a zigzag pattern around the brickwork or cutting straight through?
✦ Does it go all the way through the wall?
✦ Is there both an internal and external crack?
✦ Is it above a door or window frame?

Not every crack is a cause for alarm. But knowing what you’re looking at — and tracking it over time — means you’ll have the right information if and when you do need professional advice.

When in doubt, always seek expert guidance. 🧡

07/09/2026

A new roof and a skylight that changes everything. 🏡

Fairbridge Road got a full new roof as part of the project — and while we were up there, we added a skylight to flood the space below with natural light.

Because if you’re going to do it, do it properly. ✨🧡

📸 Architecture & Interiors

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London

Telephone

+442039876777

Website

http://www.buildbycharlie.com/, https://mailchi.mp/e11c672e5c78/lets-build-something-special-in-2026, https://mailchi.mp

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