Earl & Calam Design and Build Ltd
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Nik Nelberg
London, Greater London SE20 8ES
United Kingdom
London, Greater London SE20 8ES
United Kingdom
Typical Job Costs:
£35,000 - 500,000
We limit ourselves to around eight projects a year, generally ranging from £50K to £350K, as experience has shown that this enables us to provide the best level of service to our clients, building trusting relationships and maintaining our integrity.
We limit ourselves to around eight projects a year, generally ranging from £50K to £350K, as experience has shown that this enables us to provide the best level of service to our clients, building trusting relationships and maintaining our integrity.
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We are a small, friendly Design & Build contractor who passionately believe that by taking the time to understand your requirements and budget we offer the best possible results for you and your home.
With over 15 years' experience building residential refurbishments, extensions and loft conversions in London and surrounding counties, we are a committed and trusted team who have the experience and expertise required to deliver your project to the highest standard.
Peter and Nik are the founders and the core of Earl & Calam Builders. Following a degree in Architectural Engineering Nik has worked in both design and project management in London's residential sector. His talent for elegant design, attention to detail and finding practical, cost-effective solutions sits alongside his role at Earl & Calam as project manager and client liaison.
Having trained as a carpenter Peter has worked as a site manager for some of the most prestigious residential contractors in London. He brings this wealth of invaluable expert knowledge to provide hands-on construction and site management for all of Earl & Calam's projects.
We combine this experience and expertise to put your needs and your budget first. We will be happy to book in a commitment-free visit to your property to meet with you and listen to your project requirements, your wishlist, ideas and expectations. From there we produce a budget cost to help you decide where and how your budget is used to best effect. We believe that transparency and good communication from the outset allow you to make informed choices with realistic expectations about how to get the most from your resources.
As a Design & Build contractor our combination of in-house design services can range from drawing and submitting your planning application, obtaining structural calculations for Building Regulations approval, right through to detailed design for your new kitchen or bathroom. We provide a friendly, professional and personal service to help support and guide you through the whole process. From concept to delivery we are at all times working to help you get the most from your home.
Services Provided
3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Bathroom Design, Building Conservation, Building Design, Complete Bathroom Renovation, Complete Kitchen Renovation, Decking Installation, Drafting, Eco Homes, Floor Plans, Foundations Construction, Hardwood Flooring Installation, Home Cinema Design, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Plans, House Restoration, Kitchen Design, Loft Conversion, Loft Restoration, Project Management, Space Planning, Structural Engineering, Bathroom Renovation, Custom Build Homes, Flooring Installation, Kitchen Renovation, Custom Homes, Deck Building, Custom Cabinets, Remodeling, Bathroom Design and Installation, Architectural Services
Areas Served
Lambeth North, Putney Heath, Southwark, Waterloo, Bromley, Lewisham, Brixton, Wandsworth, South West London, South East London, Lambeth, north west london, north london, east london, essex, North Kent, Crystal palace, Balham
Awards
Federation of Master Builders
24 Projects for Earl & Calam Design and Build Ltd
London, UK
Extension & Full Refurb - Penge
33 photos
London, Greater London
Kitchen extension and refurbishment BR3
28 photos
Streatham, London, Greater London
Ground Floor Refurbishment
20 photos
London, UK
Lower Ground Floor Refurbishment - Wandsworth
25 photos
Balham, London, Greater London
Family Home Revamp
28 photos
Crystal Palace, London, Greater London
Rear Extension, Crystal Palace
14 photos
London, UK
Islington Flat Refurbishment
7 photos
London, England
Warehouse Loft - Shoreditch
13 photos
London, England
Kitchen, Dining & Bathroom Refurb - Highgate
8 photos
London, UK
Extension & Partial Refurb - Tufnell Park
9 photos
London, England
Rear Addition & Full Refurb - Fulham
8 photos
London, UK
Extension & Bathroom Refurb - Kentish Town
10 photos
Featured Review
Matthew Pencharz
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Their attention to detail is fantastic and will talk you through any decisions carefully. We were particularly impressed with the design process, their thinking through of tricky problemsRead Full Review
12 Reviews for Earl & Calam Design and Build Ltd
4.8|12 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value4.0
HU-107326224
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Nik and Pete were brilliant at guiding us through the process of planning, designing and building our wonderful two storey extension. They looked after the whole job and managed to plan the project around us living at home at the same time. Nik, knows the trade inside-out which is invaluable when it comes to key decisions, like making planning applications, or up-to-date advice on new types of energy efficient materials. Whole heartedly recommended.
11 January, 2021
Matthew Pencharz
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E&C completed a side return on our Victorian property Spring - Autumn 2019.
Their attention to detail is fantastic and will talk you through any decisions carefully. We were particularly impressed with the design process, their thinking through of tricky problems and one particular design alteration mid-build, which had a marginal cost increase but transformational in appearance.
Clients are not going to discover disastrous things happening after the event. There are also no nasty budget surprises during the build. And if that means it's slow - then that's a fair pay-off.
Having builders in the house for months is a traumatic experience. E&C really do minimise that pain and are completely trustworthy.
If quality, honesty and attention to detail matter to you over speed then they are the builders for you.
11 September, 2019
Comment from Earl & Calam Design and Build Ltd:
Hi Matthew,
Thanks for taking the time to review us we really appreciate it.
And thanks for going with the floor, it makes the space.
Enjoy.
Thanks for taking the time to review us we really appreciate it.
And thanks for going with the floor, it makes the space.
Enjoy.
HU-502614460
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Earl & Calam Builders built us a new kitchen diner, which included gutting what used to be there, taking down a wall, some structural work and a full refit. Their work was of a very high standard from the start. Nik made sure the plans were as slick and smart as they could be, maximising space and creating nice long lines. They paid excellent attention to detail. Nothing was too much trouble and communication was easy throughout. And the team were very nice to have in the house: friendly, trustworthy and helpful. We highly recommend them!
24 August, 2019
Sacha Manson-Smith
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Earl and Calam did a really nice job on our renovation. Nik spent a lot of time at the start taking us through different options and had some great ideas. The team looked after our property well and lent us an oven while our kitchen was out of action, which was very helpful. The work came in on budget and was of a very high quality - we were really happy with the outcome. Communications could have been better and times and the work took twice as long as initially due to reduced manpower. However we were on a particularly tight timetable and most of it was done by the expected end date. We’d recommend Earl and Calam for renovations, particularly if you want the personal touch.
31 March, 2019
N Springall
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Client
I can't speak highly enough of E and C's work. From the the start I felt I was in safe hands. I had quite an extensive flat refit after a burst water main affected the area and I was kept abreast of work at all points and the workmanship of his team is brilliant in all areas. Nick was always available to answer any questions and made a very stressful situation a lot easier. I can't speak highly enough of their work.
23 February, 2018Last modified:23 February, 2018
nicolatownsend
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Great workmanship and came in on budget. The team were very professional and happy to help. Nothing was too much bother. Very happy with the end result.
23 February, 2018
roseyjeffery
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We found all at Earl and Calam to be highly professional. The provided an accurate and detailed quote at the start. They have lots of good ideas to help meet your requirements in the most cost effective manner. All the contractors they employ are top quality and trustworthy. We are incredibly happy with the work they have completed. 5 stars just missed as we would have loved the project to have been finished slightly more quickly!
25 October, 2017
Polly Roberts
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Client
Nik and his team have been a pleasure to work with throughout. Nik is extremely good at being upfront about costs, delivering on time and is extremely reliable. I would have (and indeed have had) no reservations about recommending his workmanship highly to others. The attention to detail is amazing and he is full of good ideas and suggestions that have really made the end result individual to us. The work Nik has done for us has been done in tranches, as agreed, and the kitchen portion has been completed for around 2.5 years ago and I am still completely happy with it. It is rare to find someone who is such a pleasure to work with and in whom you have total trust that the end result will be to the highest standards and who really invests in the end vision of his clients. The works Earl and Calam carried out for us where - Gutting and damp proofing our lower ground floor, putting in a new kitchen, some structural works including taking back an archway. Laying new stone flooring in lower ground floor, laying new timber flooring in hallway, rebuilding staircase, reconfiguring front garden to include levelling and building a new storage cupboard, laying natural stone over top. Decorating house throughout, overseeing new electrical points throughout and the installation of a wireless alarm system and building additional storage.
17 May, 2017
Mark C
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We used Earl and Calam for a kitchen / conservatory extension. Not a simple job, but they responded excellently to the various challenges - consequences of previous work being carried out less well than it should have been. Nothing was too much of a problem and the work has been carried out to a very high standard. We are absolutely delighted with the results.
At the start of the job E&C installed a temporary kitchen in our living room and then ensured we were isolated from the building site. It worked extremely well and meant that we could carry on living reasonably comfortably and with limited disruption. They kept mess to a minimum. All of this attention to detail meant that the inevitable delays (caused in large part by uncovering additional work that needed doing) were well managed and much less troubling than they otherwise would have been. I would wholeheartedly recommend these guys.
Work carried out: remove existing kitchen, take down wall and steel joist, install new longer joist, dig foundations and build new external walls, extend conservatory roof (great craftsmanship), install underfloor heating, lay wood floor, install new kitchen, fit wiring and lights, build new patio.
9 January, 2017
maureenjohn88
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Client
Our kitchen is superb and we have found Earl and Calam to be very professional
and everyone involved have been a pleasure to have around.
They were courteous, helpful and polite and very well organised.
If you have to have builders in your home, these are the people you can trust.
4 January, 2017
matt_hazardmedia
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We bought a well priced but run down Edwardian property in South London which required major refurbishment . We needed a new kitchen and bathroom to be designed and built from scratch, new flooring throughout, as well as rewiring, replacement central heating and extensive redecoration including new doors and a refitted basement room and staircase. Earl and Calam were fantastic throughout the entire process and advised on costs, materials, planning and design, and managed all aspects of the job very smoothly, including electricians, plumbers, floor specialists, carpenters, decorators, carpet fitters, plasterers and tilers as well as remodelling two entire new rooms. They made sure all the work was done to an exceptionally high standard and that everything complemented the period and style of the house. The whole refurbishment was done on time and on budget and we are delighted with the quality of the results. Highly recommended.
27 December, 2016
Jessica Sebag-Montefiore
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We had an extension made in 2008 and all our bathrooms were remodelled. New wires and plumbing on large parts of the house and a new heatingsystem . The previous foundations on the existing extension had to beredug ( deeper ). Earl & Calam did a highly professional job and the standard of work was very high and above all the quality. It has really 8 years later stood the test of time. Throughout the process the communication was good, when a problem arose ( as it does when doing massive buildingwork) a solution was found. The carpentry skills were to a high standard and their contacts in subcontracting other skilled professionals were good too so the plumber was great, the decorator, the specialist flooring guys. Not only did they do an amazing job with my stone floor but I had this beautiful reclaimed herring bone parquet flooring that arrived in dirty minute pieces that were later magically transformed into my beautiful polished floor. They are great with smart storage solutions. One of the bathrooms the architect had designed but the other one Earl& Calam designed for me and it is great. Would def recommend and use again
27 December, 2016
Comment from Earl & Calam Design and Build Ltd:
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for the review, it was lovely working with your family and nice to see how it looks 8 years later. The reclaimed herring bone parquet and Basalt stone floor have aged well, its part of the joy of our business working with all these great crafts people. Happy to be of service.
Thanks for the review, it was lovely working with your family and nice to see how it looks 8 years later. The reclaimed herring bone parquet and Basalt stone floor have aged well, its part of the joy of our business working with all these great crafts people. Happy to be of service.
Commented: Double height kitchen extractor.Hi, Nice kitchen. You seem to have all the options on the table. It really depends on how you cook. We often put the higher powered fan in the room elsewhere to satisfy building regulations and then p...
8 January, 2021 in Design Dilemma
Commented: How do I replace a Glass above the door?Hi, Sorry haven't been able to draw on your pictures. Will try later.
7 January, 2021
Commented: Bathroom box out - HELPYes the tile trim would have made it look neater, although it a pretty good job. As you say if you lined the sides again and made them 5 / 10mm proud of the tile, you can put a silicone bead around th...
7 January, 2021
Commented: Water from waste pipe roof vent damaging ceiling plasterboardHi Dan, If that is the top of a soil and vent pipe it shouldn't change to that flexi duct. It needs to be carried on in 100mm waste pipe through the roof. Then any condensation or rain will happily go...
6 January, 2021
Commented: Condensation advice please!Sounds like quite a challenging situation / environment. We are always happy to learn from evaluating different buildings and issues. Can you email the different quotes you have? nik@earlandcalam.co....
6 January, 2021
Commented: раздвижные двериHi, we made the door from a 1220mm x 2440mm door blank, cut to size. And used a hassle sliding door Runner. https://www.hafele.co.uk/en/product/fitting-set-for-sliding-interior-doors-hawa-junior-120-...
26 June, 2020
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Thanks for the review.
Its great to see the family growing in to the space.
The yellow worktops set the whole room off!
All the best.
Nik