New builds & conversions
Single dwellings, infill plots and conversions of existing buildings into flats — from planning drawings through to handover.
- Groundworks & structure
- Building Regulations sign-off
- Full fit-out and finishes
Property Development & Lettings
We build homes, and we look after them afterwards.
Brick & Beam Studio Ltd is a London-based construction and lettings company. We design and build new homes, extensions and full refurbishments — and we manage a growing portfolio of rental properties for tenants and landlords across London and the South East.
Free, no-obligation site visits across Greater London · Fixed written quotations
Registered in England & Wales
Public liability insured
Deposits in a government-approved scheme
Written quotes & staged payments
What we do
Construction and lettings under one roof
A small, hands-on team covering the full life of a property: buying and building it, finishing it properly, then letting and maintaining it.
Extensions & loft conversions
Rear, side-return, wrap-around and double-storey extensions, plus dormer and hip-to-gable lofts adding a bedroom and bathroom.
- Structural calculations arranged
- Party wall coordination
- Steel, glazing and roofing
Refurbishment & renovation
Whole-house refurbishments, rewires, replumbs, damp and rot treatment, plastering, kitchens, bathrooms and decorating.
- Period property repairs
- Insulation & efficiency upgrades
- Rental-ready specifications
Property lettings
We advertise, referenced-check and place tenants in our own and our clients' properties, with clear tenancy paperwork.
- Marketing & accompanied viewings
- Referencing & Right to Rent checks
- AST drafting and deposit protection
Property management
Rent collection, inspections, statements, contractor coordination and a single point of contact for tenant issues.
- Gas, electrical & EPC compliance
- Routine inspections with photos
- Emergency repair line
Development consultancy
Feasibility on a plot or tired building: what can realistically be built, what it costs, and what it should let or sell for.
- Outline cost planning
- Planning risk review
- Rental yield estimates
Development
Built once, built properly
We work on a small number of projects at a time so the people who quote your job are the people on site. Every project gets a written specification, a staged payment schedule and a named project manager you can call directly.
- Fixed-price written quotations — no vague "estimates"
- Programme of works agreed before we start on site
- Weekly progress updates with photographs
- Vetted trades: electricians, gas engineers, roofers, plasterers
- Site left clean, waste removed under licensed carriers
- Handover pack with certificates, warranties and manuals
Lettings & management
Renting a home, or renting one out
We let our own developments directly and manage properties on behalf of landlords. Straightforward terms, no drip-fed admin charges, and repairs that get dealt with.
For tenants
Clean, compliant, properly maintained homes — many of them refurbished by our own team, so we know exactly what is behind the walls.
- Honest listings with real photographs
- Clear breakdown of rent, deposit and any permitted fees
- Deposit protected in a government-approved scheme
- Repairs reported online, by phone or email
- Emergency contact outside office hours
For landlords
Whether you own one flat or a small portfolio, we can find tenants only, or take the whole thing off your hands.
- Rental valuation and realistic time-to-let
- Tenant referencing, Right to Rent and affordability checks
- Gas Safety, EICR, EPC and smoke alarm compliance managed
- Rent collected and paid over with monthly statements
- Refurbishment quoted in-house before letting
Management options
| Service | Tenant find | Rent collection | Full management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing & viewingsListings, photos, accompanied viewings | Included | Included | Included |
| Referencing & tenancy paperworkChecks, AST, deposit protection | Included | Included | Included |
| Rent collection & statementsMonthly, with arrears chasing | — | Included | Included |
| InspectionsPeriodic visits with photo reports | — | — | Included |
| Repairs & contractor coordinationUsing our own trades where possible | — | — | Included |
| Compliance renewalsGas, EICR, EPC, alarms | — | Optional | Included |
Fees are agreed in writing before instruction and depend on property type, location and the level of service chosen. Ask us for a full fee schedule.
How we work
A simple, predictable process
The same four stages whether you are building an extension or handing us a flat to let.
Talk & visit
Call or email us. We visit the property, take measurements and photos, and listen to what you actually want.
Written proposal
A clear scope, itemised costs or fees, and a realistic timeline. Nothing starts until you have it in writing.
Delivery
Works carried out by our team and vetted trades, or the property marketed and tenanted. Regular updates throughout.
Aftercare
Certificates, warranties and handover pack — then ongoing maintenance or management for as long as you want it.
About us
A new company, built on old-fashioned habits
Brick & Beam Studio Ltd is a young business, and we are upfront about that. What we bring is the trade experience of the people behind it, a deliberately small workload, and the willingness to put everything in writing.
We are based in Commercial Road, E1, and work across Greater London and the surrounding counties. Our aim is straightforward: build things that hold up, let them to people who are treated properly, and be easy to get hold of when something needs sorting.
E1, LondonHead office on Commercial Road
Greater LondonPlus the South East
Two armsDevelopment & lettings
InsuredPublic liability cover in place
Questions
Frequently asked
You are a new company — why should I use you?
Fair question. We are new as a limited company, and we would rather say so than invent a history. In practice that means we take on fewer jobs, quote them carefully, and are highly motivated to do them well. We are happy to walk you through our proposed scope line by line, agree staged payments so you are never far ahead of the work, and put you in touch with the trades who will actually be on your site.
Which areas do you cover?
Greater London primarily, with development and lettings work extending into Essex, Kent, Surrey and Hertfordshire depending on the project. If you are outside that, contact us anyway — we will tell you honestly whether it is workable.
How are your building quotes priced?
We visit the property, agree a written scope, and issue a fixed-price quotation broken down by element — groundworks, structure, first fix, second fix, finishes. Where something genuinely cannot be priced until it is opened up (for example, hidden damp or unknown foundations), we say so upfront and give a provisional sum rather than hiding it.
Do you need planning permission for my extension?
Sometimes. Many rear extensions and loft conversions fall under permitted development, but this depends on your property type, previous extensions, and whether you are in a conservation area. We will give you an honest view at the first visit and can arrange drawings and a planning application if one is required.
What does property management actually include?
Full management covers marketing and viewings, referencing, tenancy paperwork and deposit protection, monthly rent collection and statements, periodic inspections, compliance renewals such as Gas Safety and EICR, and coordinating repairs. You get one point of contact rather than chasing several companies.
What fees do tenants pay?
In line with the Tenant Fees Act 2019, we do not charge tenants for referencing, viewings, or setting up a tenancy. Permitted payments — such as the rent, a tenancy deposit, a holding deposit, and charges for late rent or lost keys — are set out clearly in writing before you commit to anything.
Can you refurbish a property and then let it for me?
Yes — that is the combination we are set up for. We will quote the works, carry them out to a rental specification, then market and manage the property afterwards. It removes the usual gap between builder and letting agent blaming each other.
How quickly can you start?
Lettings instructions can usually be actioned within a few days. Building work depends on scope and current commitments — typically a few weeks for small projects, longer where drawings, structural calculations or planning are needed. We will give you a realistic date, not an optimistic one.
Contact
Tell us what you need
Building work, a property to let, or a portfolio to hand over — send us a few details and we will come back to you, usually within one working day.
Office
Brick & Beam Studio Ltd
Flat 2, 147 Commercial Road
London, E1 1PX
United Kingdom
Email
info@bbsbuilders.uk
Office hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 18:00
Saturday, 10:00 – 14:00
Emergency repairs: tenants use the out-of-hours number in your tenancy pack