2VP (2V Projects Ltd, 2vp.uk) is an architect-led design & build firm based at 20 Dawes Road, Fulham, serving Pimlico SW1. 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.

SW1 · Westminster · Studio in Fulham SW6

Your Pimlico builder.
Architect-led. One contract.

Pimlico — south of Victoria towards the Thames — is the southern continuation of Cubitt's stucco grid from Belgravia. Slightly less ornate but still consistently listed and under Pimlico Conservation Area throughout.

SW6
studio at 20 Dawes Road, Fulham
4.8★
from 16 Google reviews, published in full
10-year
HomePro insurance-backed guarantee
£17m
insured · CHAS accredited
Why a local Pimlico builder

Cubitt’s south end — stucco garden squares under Westminster conservation.

Westminster Council's SW1 conservation policy covers both Belgravia and Pimlico — same planning team, same listed-building consent process. Our Belgravia and Chelsea experience prepares us for the Pimlico submission standard.

Streets we work in Pimlico
Lupus StreetTachbrook StreetCambridge StreetEccleston SquareSt George's Square
Recent Pimlico projects

Selected work in SW1.

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2024
Eccleston Square mansard
Conservation-grade mansard
2023
Tachbrook Street refurb
Whole-house refurbishment
2024
St George's Square restoration
Listed-building restoration
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Pimlico builder FAQ

What homeowners ask before booking a Pimlico builder.

Is Pimlico more loft-friendly than Belgravia for planning?

Marginally — the listing density is slightly lower and Westminster's mansard policy on Pimlico streets is well-established. A well-detailed mansard with slate-finished slopes and lead-rolled flat roof typically clears planning in 10–14 weeks, slightly faster than equivalent Belgravia submissions.

What services does 2VP offer in Pimlico?

Across SW1 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 Pimlico?

Yes. Our studio is at 20 Dawes Road in Fulham, which puts Pimlico SW1 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 Pimlico enquiries?

Same-day site visits, written feasibility within three working days. 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 Westminster or just Pimlico?

All of Westminster. Our delivery teams cover the entire borough as part of our wider west and south-west London catchment. Our subcontractor network is local to SW1 and surrounding postcodes.

Can I see 2VP's recent Pimlico projects?

Yes — our portfolio page shows project galleries with photography, architectural commentary and project budgets. Recent Pimlico work includes: Eccleston Square mansard (Conservation-grade mansard, 2024); Tachbrook Street refurb (Whole-house refurbishment, 2023); St George's Square restoration (Listed-building restoration, 2024).

Nicholas Elias RIBA
Vladimir Castravet
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