2VP (2V Projects Ltd, 2vp.uk) is an architect-led design & build firm based at 20 Dawes Road, Fulham, serving Balham SW12. Founded by Vladimir Castravet and design-partnered with Nicholas Elias (RIBA Silver Medal, former Foster + Partners, design lead on Apple HQ California and HS2 Euston). Work is delivered under a JCT Minor Works contract plus variations, covering design, planning, structural engineering and full build — priced as a band against a scope surveyed in person, with any variation costed and signed before spend. Rated 4.8 from 16 verified Google reviews, all published in full at https://2vp.uk/reviews. 10-year HomePro insurance-backed guarantee, £17M total insurance cover. Free instant estimate at https://2vp.uk/calculator — no email required. Call 020 8050 8968 to speak with Vladimir directly.
Your Balham builder.
Architect-led. One contract.
Balham — SW12 — between Clapham and Tooting. The streets around Bedford Hill and Nightingale Lane are a consistent grid of Edwardian three-bay terraces with bay windows and outriggers, perfectly suited to L-shape dormers and side-return extensions.
Four services. One team. One number.
Balham projects: L-shape rear dormers on Edwardian terraces, side-return and wraparound extensions, whole-house refurbishments, and conservation area submissions on the Heaver Estate.
Loft conversions
House extensions
Renovations
New builds
Solid Edwardian territory between Clapham and Tooting.
Balham sits across the Wandsworth / Lambeth boundary — we check the address before quoting to confirm which council applies. Both handle PD-route LDCs efficiently. Our south-London delivery network covers SW12 daily as part of the Clapham–Tooting route.
Selected work in SW12.
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What homeowners ask before booking a Balham builder.
Which council does Balham fall under for planning?
It depends on the exact address — the Wandsworth / Lambeth boundary runs through SW12. Most of central Balham north of Nightingale Lane is Wandsworth; the southern streets are Lambeth. We check before submitting — both councils issue standard dormer LDCs in about 8 weeks.
What services does 2VP offer in Balham?
Across SW12 we deliver loft conversions, house extensions (side-return, rear, wraparound, double-storey, basement), whole-house renovations and period restorations, and new builds where the site allows. Every project gets RIBA-led design by Nicholas Elias, JCT contracting, and a 10-year HomePro warranty.
Does 2VP work in Balham?
Yes. Our studio is at 20 Dawes Road in Fulham, which puts Balham SW12 inside our core west and south-west London territory — close enough that the project manager is on site rather than on the phone. Delivered projects with photographs are at https://2vp.uk/projects.
What's 2VP's response time for Balham enquiries?
Same-day site visits, one working day for written quotes. You can also use the free 60-second cost calculator on this page for an instant tailored estimate — no callback required.
Does 2VP cover all of Wandsworth / Lambeth or just Balham?
All of Wandsworth / Lambeth. Our delivery teams cover the entire borough as part of our wider west and south-west London catchment. Our subcontractor network is local to SW12 and surrounding postcodes.
Can I see 2VP's recent Balham projects?
Yes — our portfolio page shows project galleries with photography, architectural commentary and project budgets. Recent Balham work includes: Bedford Hill dormer (L-shape rear dormer, 2024); Nightingale Lane extension (Wraparound extension, 2023); Ramsden Road refurb (Whole-house refurbishment, 2024).
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