Mon to Fri 7:30am to 5:00pm · Sat 7:30am to 12:00pm 020 3432 3097enquires@building-care.co.uk AboutServices Areas Our WorkContact020 3432 3097Request an EstimateMenu Home/Areas Covered/South LondonAreas Covered · South London # Home AdaptationsAcross South London Level-access bathrooms, ramps, stairlifts and whole-home accessibility refurbishments across south London, carried out by the team based on your doorstep in Keston. Request a Free Estimate020 3432 3097 Free, no-obligation home assessment · Family-run · 30+ years' experience 30+ years' experience London & the South East Family-run, owner-led Free, no-obligation estimate Serving South London ## Accessibility Building WorkIn South London South London is our home ground. Our yard is at Kimberley Business Park in Keston, BR2, inside the London Borough of Bromley, so Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Croydon, Bexley and the surrounding areas are the places we reach most easily and work in most often. The housing here is varied and generally more generous than the inner city: interwar and post-war semis, 1930s detached houses, Victorian terraces in the older centres, post-war estate housing and a good number of bungalows. That variety usually means there is a workable route to a proper adaptation rather than a compromise. Gardens, drives and side returns make a real difference in the south. Where a front garden gives enough run, a ramp can be built to a comfortable gradient; where there is a side return, a ground-floor shower room or a small extension is often possible without losing a bedroom. Building Care Services is family-run and owner-led by Vernon Martins, with over 30 years of experience. Every south London project starts with a free, no-obligation visit to the property. ### Our Base Kimberley Business ParkLeaves Green, KestonBR2 6HL - Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm - Saturday: 7:30am – 12:00pm - Sunday: Closed020 3432 3097Book a Free Assessment Local Knowledge ## What Adapting HomesIn South London Actually Involves ### Where we work in south London Bromley borough is on our doorstep: Bromley, Beckenham, Hayes, West Wickham, Orpington, Chislehurst, Petts Wood and Biggin Hill. We are in these areas constantly. We also cover Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon, Bexley, Sidcup, Welling, Lewisham, Catford, Greenwich, Eltham, Dulwich, Sydenham, Crystal Palace, Sutton, Carshalton, Wandsworth, Merton and the surrounding districts. Because we are local to much of this, survey visits are usually easier to arrange here than anywhere else we work. Call with your postcode and we will tell you when we can come and look. Being nearby also helps after the work is finished. If something needs checking, we are not travelling in from another county to do it. ### South London property types we adapt Interwar and post-war semis: the south London default. Wider halls, straightforward structure and gardens that give room for ramps, extensions and reconfigured ground floors. 1930s detached houses: often with side access, which makes a ground-floor bedroom or shower room extension realistic without losing existing rooms. Victorian terraces in Lewisham, Catford, Dulwich and the older centres: narrow halls, steep stairs and rear additions, adapted by reorganising space rather than adding it. Bungalows and low-rise estate housing: among the most rewarding properties to adapt, with no stairs to solve and the focus on wet rooms, door widths and level access outside. ### What south London households ask us for most Bath-to-shower conversions and full wet rooms, the single most common request we receive. Ramps and level thresholds to front doors, rear doors and out to the garden, so outside space stays part of daily life. Stairlifts, second handrails and improved stair lighting, often as the first step before anything larger. Ground-floor bedroom and bathroom conversions, where a family home can be reorganised so upstairs is no longer needed every day. Services In South London ## Everything We Carry OutAcross South London ### Bathroom Adaptations Wet rooms, walk-in showers, walk-in baths, accessible toilets and grab rails, built around how you wash today. Bathroom Adaptations in South London ### Stair & Lift Solutions Stairlifts, through-floor lifts, platform lifts and handrails, with the structural work done properly. Stair & Lift Solutions in South London ### Wheelchair & Mobility Access Ramps, door widening, thresholds, accessible entrances and pathways that make the whole route work. Wheelchair & Mobility Access in South London ### Kitchen Adaptations Accessible kitchens with lowered worktops, adapted units and appliances placed within easy reach. Kitchen Adaptations in South London ### Bedroom & Living Adaptations Ground-floor bedrooms, extensions, ceiling hoists and accessible storage, so daily life fits on one level. Bedroom & Living Adaptations in South London ### External & Garden Access Ramps, handrails, paths, dropped kerbs, driveways and outdoor lighting that make going outside easy again. External & Garden Access in South London ### Safety & Independence Grab rails, key safes, lighting, alarms and fall-prevention adaptations that keep a home safe day to day. Safety & Independence in South London ### Major Building Adaptations Extensions, structural alterations, room conversions and downstairs bathrooms or bedrooms. Major Building Adaptations in South London ### Minor Adaptations Grab rails, handrails, lever taps, half-steps, thresholds and small ramps, fitted quickly and properly. Minor Adaptations in South London ### Complete Home Adaptation Service Assessment, design, planning, building work, installation and finishing, handled end to end by one team. Complete Home Adaptation Service in South London Why Us ## Why Choose UsIn South London We only claim what we can stand behind. Everything below is fact, not marketing. ### Based in Keston, BR2 Our yard is in the London Borough of Bromley, not two counties away. ### 30+ years' experience Structural work, plumbing and finishing handled by one team. ### Local knowledge We know the housing stock here because we work in it every week. ### Family-run and owner-led Vernon Martins owns the business and is accountable for the work. ### Free home assessment A proper visit and a written estimate, with no obligation. ### Easy to come back Being local means aftercare is straightforward. Local Challenges ## The Problems ParticularTo South London Homes ### Stairs in family houses Two-storey semis stop working the moment the stairs do, and the ground floor rarely has a bathroom. ### Stepped entrances Raised porches and stepped paths are common, and a ramp needs the right gradient rather than the steepest one that fits. ### Sloping plots Many south London gardens fall away from the house, which changes how level external access is built. ### Older bathrooms upstairs Small, awkwardly shaped first-floor bathrooms often need reconfiguring rather than refitting. ### Wet, shaded approaches Paths and patios that stay damp become genuinely hazardous, so surfacing has to suit wet weather. ### Space pressure in family homes Adaptations have to add capability without taking away a room the household depends on. Where We Work ## Towns And DistrictsWe Cover In South London ### Bromley and the south east - Keston, Hayes and West Wickham - Bromley, Beckenham and Shortlands - Orpington, Petts Wood and Chislehurst - Biggin Hill and Downe - Bexley, Sidcup and Welling - Eltham, Greenwich and Blackheath ### Wider south London - Croydon, Purley and Coulsdon - Lewisham, Catford and Sydenham - Dulwich, Forest Hill and Crystal Palace - Sutton, Carshalton and Wallington - Streatham, Clapham and Balham - Wandsworth, Merton and Kingston Not listed? It does not mean we cannot help. Call 020 3432 3097 and ask about your postcode. Our Process ## How We Take ThisFrom Call To Completion 01 ### Call Or Enquire Tell us what is making the home difficult. We ask about the person as well as the property, so the visit is useful from the start. 02 ### Free Home Assessment We come to the property, measure it, look at the structure and talk through what will actually work in that space. 03 ### Written Recommendation A clear estimate setting out the work, the specification and the sequence, with no obligation to go ahead. 04 ### Planning And Preparation Dates, access, deliveries and waste are arranged around your household before anyone starts work. 05 ### The Build Our own team carries out the structural, plumbing, electrical and finishing work, keeping the home usable as far as possible throughout. 06 ### Handover We walk through the finished work with you, check everything performs as intended, and clear the site properly. Common Questions ## South LondonQuestions Answered Anything not covered here, ask us directly on 020 3432 3097. ### Where exactly are you based? ### Which south London areas do you cover? ### Can you build a ramp at my front door? ### Can you add a downstairs bathroom or bedroom? ### How much do adaptations cost? ### Do you fit stairlifts as well as building work? ### How quickly can you visit? ### Do you also work further into London? Nearby Coverage ## We Also Work Here ### Central London Level-access bathrooms, widened openings, lifts and full accessibility refurbishments in central London flats, mansion blocks and period houses, planned around the person living there. View area ### Kent Wet rooms, ramps, level access and full accessibility refurbishments in Kent houses, bungalows and cottages, from our yard on the Kent boundary at Keston. View area ### Contact Us Send an enquiry or call 020 3432 3097 to arrange a free, no-obligation visit anywhere in South London. Get in touch Browse all home adaptation services, view photographs of completed accessibility projects, see every area we cover, or read about our family-run building team. Next Step ## Arrange A Free VisitIn South London Send the form with your postcode and a short description of what is making the home difficult, or call during opening hours and speak to someone directly. The assessment is free and there is no obligation. 020 3432 3097 - Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm - Saturday: 7:30am – 12:00pm - Sunday: Closed Adaptations and refurbishment works that help people stay living safely in their own home. - ## Services Bathroom Adaptations - Stair & Lift Solutions - Wheelchair & Mobility Access - Kitchen Adaptations - Bedroom & Living Adaptations - External & Garden Access - Safety & Independence - Major Building Adaptations - Minor Adaptations - Complete Home Adaptation Service - All home adaptation services ## Opening Hours - Monday – Friday7:30am – 5:00pm - Saturday7:30am – 12:00pm - SundayClosed ## Areas Covered - Central London - East London - South London - Kent - Surrey - North Sussex - East Berkshire ## Contact - Kimberley Business ParkLeaves Green, KestonBR2 6HL - 020 3432 3097 - enquires@building-care.co.uk © 2026 Building Care Services Ltd. All rights reserved.AboutOur WorkContactPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions 020 3432 3097Free Estimate