Capital House, 25 Chapel Street, London, NW1 5DH
With over 30 years of experience in specialist construction, Knowles is widely regarded as a leading expert in complex, super-prime projects across London and the Home Counties.
Founded by Robin Knowles, the family-run business has built a renowned reputation for excellence, offering a truly comprehensive and unique service within the construction industry.
Delivering Excellence, In-House
Knowles is distinguished by its ability to retain in-house specialisms across all divisions, ensuring greater control over project management, quality, and programme duration. This ethos allows Knowles to be dynamic, agile, and self-sufficient, delivering and managing work directly; a truly unique service and offering within industry.
Specialist and General Construction
Aiming to always exceed expectations, Knowles' construction service is all-encompassing, covering every aspect of a super-prime project, from structural works to the finest interior finishes. This end-to-end approach guarantees quality, professionalism, and efficiency from start to finish.
Knowles thrives on the complex and challenging projects that many other contractors would shy away from, making Knowles a trusted partner for architects, quantity surveyors, and many private clients alike. Our specialist skills, expert knowledge, and decades of experience, alongside a focus on innovation and value engineering, enable Knowles to consistently offer an unparalleled and renowned service, continually setting the benchmark for quality and craftsmanship within the industry.
Expert Knowledge & Prestigious Estates
With a long-standing presence in London and the Home Counties, Knowles is expertly versed in the complexities of working within prestigious Borough Councils, conservation areas, and privately owned estates, including The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster Council, Knightsbridge Conservation Area, as well as the prestigious Grosvenor, Cadogan, Eyre, Wentworth, and Crown estates.
Unrivalled Craftsmanship
Knowles has an established network of preferred designers, suppliers, and craftsmen, ranging from swimming pool and landscaping specialists to stonemasons and joiners, ensuring the perfect finish on every project.
London
Operating within the super-prime sector for over three decades, Knowles' London division has earned a renowned reputation for delivering exceptional work across the capital and the many prestigious borough estates. Knowles' London division provides a comprehensive service, from planning assistance to final finishes and beyond, working on a range of architectural styles from classic stucco townhouses to Palladian park-side Villas.
Country
The Knowles Country division provides our renowned service to all key regions outside the M25, from the Cotswolds and Wiltshire, to Surrey, Berkshire and Hertfordshire. Our team have delivered some of the finest private residences and country estates, upholding the same experience, principles, ethos and dynamism applied throughout the wider business.
Structures
Structural work is at the heart of everything that Knowles does. For over three decades, our Structures Division has led the way in complex basement construction and superstructure work. Our unrivalled experience makes Knowles one of the most trusted structural experts.
Special Projects & Aftercare
Created to service new and existing clients with their unique property needs, our Special Projects division provides an efficient, white-glove service for projects that, while smaller in scale, require intricate attention to detail and complexity.
Knowles' aftercare service is the final touch to any project, providing a commitment to ongoing day-to-day support for Clients. A reflection on our belief that excellence extends beyond project completion, ensuring that properties remain in pristine condition for years to come.
These pillars of excellence is the foundation upon which Knowles is built.
For more information see knowles.uk.com.
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