Thames & Newcastle

07/10/2026

🔦Project spotlight: Transforming a tiny car park into family homes

This complex project involved the construction of three mews homes on the site of former council car park. Designed by Goldcrest Architects, the in-house architectural arm of developer Goldcrest Land, the development was built on a constrained 280 sq m plot.

The homes are indented on both sides to provide recessed entrance space and courtyard gardens. Inside, a central staircase doubles as gallery space, a library or home office.

🌿To enhance environmental sustainability and thermal performance, each property features a biodiverse living green roof, air source heat pump and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery.

For the external fabric, a 200mm autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) block wall was installed together with external wall insulation and a polymeric render finish to deliver a U-value exceeding the minimum requirement.

➡️View more images here: https://www.thames-newcastle.co.uk/portfolio/residential-developments/camden/

24/09/2026

Today we’re looking back at a project which saw our team construct a £3.2m five-storey house in Hampstead, North London.

This technically-demanding build required the formation of a double basement to maximise the floor area without increasing the building’s visible height.

Contiguous piling was used to support the basement levels and standard brick-and block construction implemented for the above ground structure.

The high-specification interior included a cinema room, gym, lift and swimming pool as well as the installation of advanced M&E systems providing air conditioning and automated lighting.

➡️More images are here: https://ow.ly/8O3t50ZQtVv

22/09/2026

Wishing our apprentice, Alex Mowatt, the best of luck as he begins his quantity surveying degree at Anglia Ruskin University.

Alex will spend one day a week at university as part of his apprenticeship with us. Outside the classroom, he’s supporting our team in delivering a variety of high-end residential refurbishments and extensions while working towards obtaining CIOB membership.

We look forward to seeing Alex continue to progress a successful career in quantity surveying.

17/09/2026

Our renovation and extension of a 6,000 sq ft family home in Essex is complete.

The design-and-build project has transformed the house inside and out - with these photos providing just a taster.

Highlights include a curved, feature staircase, bespoke kitchen, new bathrooms and contemporary fitted furniture, crafted by our in-house joinery team.

We also installed a state-of-the-art audio-visual system throughout the home, including a bespoke cinema room with hidden surround-sound speakers, a premium laser projector, large-format screen, and striking fibre-optic LED star ceiling.

Externally, the property benefits from Japanese-inspired outdoor space and a newly built pool house allowing the swimming pool to be enjoyed all year round.

01/09/2026

🥳Happy 40th anniversary Thames & Newcastle!

It was 1984, and mechanical engineers Keith Leask and Peter Wilton were working at The Times in Fleet Street, responsible for keeping the printing presses running.

Following an industrial dispute, they walked out, took on odd jobs, got new work through their squash club and made up a company name based on their old overalls.

Those events paved the way for the birth of Thames & Newcastle two years later. Needless to say, a lot has changed since then, so as we celebrate 40 years in business, we look back at where it all began and the people, projects and values that have shaped our growth.

➡️Read the full story here:

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS: FROM FLEET STREET ENGINEERS TO HIGH-END CONTRACTORS As Thames & Newcastle marks 40 years of business, we look back at where it all began and the people, projects and values that have shaped our growth and success. It was 1984 and mechanical engineers Keith Leask and Peter Wilto...

12/08/2026

Here’s a snapshot of some of the finished joinery and period detailing from our recent renovation of a Maida Vale flat.

The hallway showcases wall panelling, skirting and cornicing, alongside new wall lighting and a bespoke ceiling light. Our in-house joinery team made sure all period detailing was restored to match the original character of the Grade II listed property.

05/08/2026

We're making great progress in Richmond where we're constructing a £2.6m four-storey family home.

🧱Our bricklayers are bringing the masonry up from ground level to first floor and installing brick slip feature lintels supplied by Phoenix Building Products.

Meanwhile, our in-house fabricators are busy installing the steel frame, which sits above a new 1,500 sq ft basement, also delivered by our own team of specialists.

On track to complete next Spring, the completed home will span 5,500 sq ft and feature traditional brickwork, timber windows and a slate roof to complement local architecture.

28/07/2026

Not a bad spot for a sunbathe and a coffee…☀️☕

These new photos show the transformed outdoor space of a Grade II listed Maida Vale garden flat, recently renovated by our team. We repaved the entire area and reconfigured and reclad a concrete staircase in Portland stone, complete with a new handrail.

We also rejuvenated the flat’s exterior, stabilising the building envelope and painstakingly re-rendering it with ashlar-lined lime render.

22/07/2026

Our extension and upgrade of a 6,000 sq ft home in Essex is now complete!

We’ve handed over the design-and-build project with all works completed on schedule within 30 weeks.

Our team delivered a vast range of improvements, including new bathrooms, flooring, a bespoke kitchen and a stunning feature staircase. We also upgraded electrical, mechanical and plumbing services, and built a new structure around the existing swimming pool so it can be used all year round.

As the private home of a long-standing client for whom we’ve delivered multiple projects, it was a real honour to transform this property inside and out.

16/07/2026

Today, we’re looking back at a project which saw our team deliver nine luxury apartments in Finchley, North London.

Following installation of the reinforced concrete frame, we were appointed for the second phase of the project, taking it from shell to finish. We completed the exterior and then delivered the full internal fit-out, including M&E services, bathrooms, kitchens, fixtures, fittings and decoration.

This residential development demonstrates a commitment to sustainable, responsible construction through the use of durable materials, thoughtful design and a focus on long-term building performance.

The result is a high-quality living environment that balances contemporary design with lasting environmental value.

📷See more images of the project here: https://ow.ly/un9X50ZnZSb