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Our social media campaign focused on the natural elements and how we develop our projects to withstand them – be it
boiling water to freezing snow, our works are built to embrace no matter what daily life throws at them. As we go about our daily lives, it is easy to forget how much we demand from our furnishings – enter Elements, by London 101; to showcase our quality assurance promise, our depth of knowledge and consideration that goes into every single one of our projects.

 

All of the elements fall into various services that London 101 provides, be it landscape design, a loft conversion or a
bathroom renovation; one (or more) of the elements must be considered when working on any of these projects and on any of our services – hence our campaign focusing on this topic!


Quality assurance is a true mark of ours, as we are renowned for making incredible use of spaces and for creating some of the most desirable environments. Within this, it’s crucial to us that our projects sustain the elements you throw at them on a daily basis, so you can get on with your day without worrying about your furnishings.


Different seasons bring varying considerations – with summer demanding focus on cooler outdoor living environments, whilst winter encourages heating inside homes. This need for all elements to be considered is what makes London 101 stand out against our competitors. Our depth of analysis, expertise and understanding of these demands ensures that our projects are completed with only the best materials and planning.


Our robust quality assurance process consists of many factors, and we take these matters extremely seriously.
Without them, we cannot fulfil our mission – to provide the best service, finest build quality and sensational design.
Along with this, our three core principles of Protecting our People, Aligning our Standards and Respecting our Processes furthermore builds on our promise of providing only the best.


To see our Elements campaign, visit our Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook pages. Alternatively, learn more about our quality assurance promise on our website, or get in touch with our team to learn more about how we can make your desired home a reality.
Tel: 01277 676233
Email: info@london101.co.uk

As a luxury property developer, we get asked a whole plethora of questions when it comes to working with us. However, there are some that get asked more than others, particularly at the start of any project.

We understand that you may have a million questions, and we encourage you to ask away, as it allows for clarity and can help us complete our work together in a more efficient and effective manner.

1 – HOW LONG DOES THE PROJECT TAKE?

The answer to this is widely varied and dependent on an abundance of variables, it’s almost impossible to give an accurate, straightforward answer. 

Inside this simple question, follows an almost endless list of variables that vary project timeframes, such as –

  • What works are you having done?
  • What is the size of the project?
  • What are the possible obstacles we may encounter?
  • What materials are being used and are they readily available?

Once we have provided pricing quotations, the contract of terms and pre-construction design works have been agreed, the work and payment schedule is introduced which outlines everything you need to know regarding timings.

We do, however, promise you that it’ll be worth the wait.

2 – HOW MUCH WILL THE PROJECT COST?

Similar to the above, there is no textbook response to this question due to the long list of variables.

Costings of projects can depend on many factors, such as –

  • What materials are being used?
  • Where are the materials being imported from?
  • How big is the project?
  • How many individuals are involved in the project?

When it comes to pricing projects, we consider all of the above variables, along with what your budget is. First we gain an estimate of costs from preliminary plans, which leads to a quotation of costs from building regulations and structural plans. From these, we can begin the exciting process of getting started!

3 – WHEN CAN YOU START?

Once the relevant paperwork has been signed following pricing quotations, and we’re all ready and raring to go, the next important question is when can we start?

Once we have received pre-construction drawings via our architect, structural engineer or principal designer (depending on the type of project), we can then implement these designs into a factual quotation, which then is to be contractually signed for.

The sub-contractor contracts then follow. The staged payments with construction phase then comes into play. Building control and sign-off then occurs, which is followed by the fun part – project management!

Every client journey is different, depending on the scope of the project and the many variables involved; however every project follows the same rough guidance.

4 – WHAT TYPE OF PLANNING PERMISSION DO I REQUIRE?

Depending on the works that are being carried out, varying planning requirements are needed.

General Planning Permissions are needed for projects such as:

  • Developments
  • Commercial
  • New builds
  • Large home alterations (eg. double storey extensions, large rear extensions and roof raises)

Lawful Development Certificates, which is an ‘Outline Planning Permission’ are required for:

  • Small rear extensions
  • Loft conversions
  • Garage conversions
  • Garden rooms

It is important to note that building regulations from your architect and structural engineer are needed for both of the above-mentioned schemes, to obtain building control sign-off.

All of the above are a very small handful of the questions we get asked, and we are more than happy to answer any and all the questions you may have. We understand that taking on work as this can be a stressful time, and here at London 101 we do all we can to help alleviate any worries you may have.

Whether you’re after a beautiful double-story extension, new creative office space or a completely bespoke development, get in touch with us to discuss your options

With luxury build comes the expectation for a luxury experience, and Ben Weller, Director and Founder of London 101, ensures this is achieved with every project undertaken. With years of experience within the vast property, construction and design industries, Ben identified a missing component with the projects many were completing; the luxury experience and service.

Founded from an increasing awareness of the importance of quality finish before build, and how many in the sector seemed to be missing this key factor, London 101 encapsulates the design-led property innovation for homes and commercial entities.  

Ben has been incredibly enthusiastic about London 101’s re-branding, and was more than happy to take part in the following interview – outlining his personal experiences and thoughts about his work within London 101:

 

Tell us about your experience in the Construction, Property Build & Interior world? 

The experience that I gained originated from working with my brother many years ago, starting our trade in wall and floor tiling for a number of years. I remember securing our first deal with RG Coles in Colchester, where we secured the contract to exclusively complete all of their tiling works. We developed from there into a commercial company, working on new builds and commercial blocks, always ensuring the finest quality was achieved.

My aunt lived in San Francisco and knew a contact at Pixar Studios, so myself and my brother were fortunate enough to go to the Studios and were provided with a Maya software package, which we brought back to England. This, combined with the rise of Apple Macs at the time, was the start of our design journey. My brother utilised this software and wrote his own programmes and developed all of our own hyper-realistic works, to ensure we could carry out bespoke luxury designs for our clients.

From here, we progressed our services from tiling to design works such as interiors, bathrooms, kitchens, steam rooms and swimming pools, to name a few. Everything we did was bespoke, and with the full build journey in mind – some of the larger architectural London companies with over 100 employees struggled to compete with our designs, and time frames! 

I then furthered my knowledge by entering the Construction trade, learning how design could be incorporated into the world of construction and that was the start of discovering the need for London 101. 

 

What sets London 101 apart from other luxury build companies? 

It has to be our hyper-realistic and interior design focus, not to mention our strong affiliations with Architects and Party Wall surveyors. 

Ultimately, we learnt about the finish before the build. We started from the bottom up, learning the foundations of the trade, from deflection to substrates, tiling taught me a lot about the importance of a good foundation and played a big part in our focus on what makes a quality finish. I noticed an increasing number of construction companies weren’t always considering the ‘next stroke’ coming in, and wanted to bring back the simple but crucial aspect of ensuring a step is done properly before moving onto the next. 

 

Tell me about the importance of building good relationships with your customers?

Ensuring our customers are happy with both the final outcome, and the process, is paramount to us. No matter what, we strive to give our customers and clients the very best service we can, from home to commercial and developments. We believe communication is key, and understand that there is a lot of trust involved with all types of property innovation, so will always combine quality craftsmanship with our three core principles (Methodology, Philosophy and Health & Safety).

 

From initial plans to finishing touches, what is your favourite part of a project?

It has to be the difference made. By that I mean, when our customers or clients give feedback to us and say how happy they are with the finished product, particularly when we go that extra mile to get a specific finish, to make it right, it means everything and it’s why we do what we do. 

 

Quality assurance is consistently messaged throughout your brand, why do you feel that this is an important element of London 101?

Quality assurance is so important to us because it comes down to one thing: making sure the job has been done correctly and that the highest quality is achieved. We want to be known for our quality and exceptional finish and always strive to achieve the best quality finish. Our design knowledge and experience will influence the build, and it’s having this that will ensure the finished product will be much more akin to the original design. 

We always think about the interiors before we commence the build, to offer that quality assurance for the finish. Understanding that background 

Being able to position something to provide you with a finished quality can be in the smallest of details. For example, we did a simple wet room, but it was crucial that the tiling, fixtures and fittings were perfectly positioned and centralised. We want all of our works to be known as a perfect installation.

 

What’s next for London 101?

We’re continuing to grow our 101 Developments sector in 2022, and have some really exciting Commercial projects on the horizon, with creative shop fittings and bespoke designs in a number of high footfall areas. 

Our ability to provide both exceptional design and build in equal measures mean that when it comes to luxury spaces, we want to be known as pioneers in the industry. For us, it’s not just the land we buy, the properties we build, or the style we create for homes and commercial entities, it’s the feeling that we provide our clients through our multi-skilled personnel, our premium product offering, and our exclusive aftercare service.

With a trio of specialist business divisions catered to three very unique markets, We pride ourselves on the wealth of knowledge we have in land acquisition, construction, structural engineering, and design, and this is demonstrated through the unparalleled attention to detail we provide our clients on every project. 

To find out more and to speak to us about your next build project, get in touch: 01277 676233

Well, it’s hard to believe it’s February already, and like most of us, I’m still writing 2021 instead of 2022 (where did that year go…!).  In fact, I’m quickly reminded of when we first began working on our new brand refresh – back in the summer of 2020. 

 

Now whilst this feels like yesterday, wow a lot has happened since then. 

 

Like most businesses, Covid 19 had a huge influence on our work schedule, and managing existing client projects took precedent.  Ironically, the pandemic actually gave us time to consider our onward business strategy and the future vision for London101. 

 

In order to achieve our growth ambitions, we engaged the services of a brand management agency called Brand Elect (BE.).  Ironically, BE. worked with one of our clients, and like most of us, referrals are always well-received.  In this instance, it was definitely the right decision.  To begin, the BE. team conducted a Brand Mapping session with us, which allowed us the opportunity to map all of the ideas and objectives for our business.  This is where the London101 brand realignment began. 

 

I must admit, I found the whole experience really cathartic, and it didn’t take long for me to understand that this wasn’t just a logo change and a new splash of colour.  In fact, they never touched my logo (this I was happy with, and so were they…!).  The brand realignment was more about our whole proposition, and together we began to create our new brand story.  Probably the most crucial addition to our proposition was the forming of our new sub-brands (HOME – COMMERCIAL – DEVELOPMEMTS).  Whilst we had undertaken projects in all these sectors, we recognised the opportunity to create these as new specially designated business operations.

 

The BE. team also helped us develop our company philosophy and what would become our signature methodology – APERTURE.  Given the prestigious clientele we work with, quality workmanship and luxury finishing is our marque of excellence.  Therefore, APERTURE not only represents the way we conduct ourselves through our company values, but it’s also reinforces our customer promise of looking at the bigger picture and observing the very finest detail in our work.  I found this part of our brand realignment very interesting, and It really helped me to understand the importance of ‘positioning’. 

 

You see, over the years, London101 has always symbolised quality and high-end craftsmanship.  We have been fortunate enough to work with amazing partners on some of the most breath-taking projects around the UK, and we felt our new brand offering needed to represent us in the correct light. 

 

Naturally, our desire to realign our brand was directly influenced by our marketing and sales objectives.  This included the complete redevelopment of our website (more to come on this very soon…!).  Our new website and brand launch will quickly be supported by an ongoing marketing strategy (which is being conducted by BE’s sister agency Marketing Elect (ME.) – again, watch this space.

 

So, as we fast-forward to now, I acknowledge just how far we have come.  We are so excited about what the future holds for our business, and I’m left with an ironic thought – “in a business where most of our clients enjoy make-overs and home refreshments, we now celebrate our very own new beginnings”.

 

Ben Weller

Founder – London101

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website! Our new website provides a luxurious, modern design that makes it easy for you to find the information you need. We’ve also updated our content and imagery to make it more relevant and inspiring. Our goal is to provide you with all the information you need to make decisions about your home. Plus, our new site is mobile-friendly, which means it will look great no matter what device you are using. We hope you enjoy using our new website!


What We have changed:

After our branding session, we decided to create three sub-brands within our business to ensure clarity on all the services we provide. London 101 Home- for domestic and residential property owners who wish to enhance, build, or have a new design within their home whilst ensuring optimum professionalism and quality. London 101 Commercial- for companies looking to bring style and luxury into commercial buildings such as bars, offices, and commercial units. London 101 Developments- Offers a complete and luxury service for landowners seeking expert build partners in development and design.


We have moved the website over to a different framework that is quicker, and more compatible with other software so we can continue to stay on top of digital trends.


After having the brand realigned and redesigned, we improved the colour palettes to reflect the luxury nature of our brand. In addition, we had multiple photography and video days to be able to showcase our work and inspire your next home venture.


Furthermore, we have implemented SEO into our website to enhance our digital footprint even further.


We’re proud to share our new website with you. Our website now reflects our luxury brand and provides a more user-friendly experience for those looking to find out more about what we do. Hopefully it will inspire your next home improvement. We want to thank MARKETING ELECT who helped make the website launch and brand realignment possible. We hope you enjoy browsing through the site, and if you’re interested in any of our services, please get in touch with us!