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## Company Overview

Lion Group HDB (trading name) / Lion HDB Ltd (registered name) is a London-based,
ISO 9001:2015 certified home design and build company established in 1997. The company
is headquartered at 23 Silchester Road, London, W10 and serves residential and commercial
clients across Greater London.

The company is led by founder and CEO Bilal Mirza. With over 28 years of experience,
Lion Group HDB has delivered more than 500 construction projects across London's most
prestigious postcodes. The company is a member of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB),
holds SafeContractor accreditation, and is registered with TrustMark — the government-
endorsed quality scheme for home improvement.

## Contact Information

- Phone / WhatsApp: +44 7498 211555
- Email: info@lionhdb.co.uk
- Website: https://www.lionhdb.co.uk
- Address: 23 Silchester Road, London, United Kingdom
- Office Hours: Monday to Saturday, 08:00–18:00
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liongrouplondon/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liongrouplondon/

## Services Provided

Lion Group HDB provides a comprehensive range of construction, renovation and design
services across London. All work is carried out to ISO 9001:2015 quality management
standards. Services include:

### Extensions & Structural Additions
- Side Return Extensions (common in Victorian terraced houses)
- Rear Extensions (single and double storey)
- Wraparound Extensions
- Loft Conversions (Dormer, Mansard, Hip-to-Gable, Velux)
- Basement Excavation and Conversion
- Porch Additions
- Conservatories and Orangeries
- Garage Conversions

### Interior Renovations
- Complete House and Flat Renovations
- Kitchen Renovation and Fitting
- Open-Plan Living Creation (RSJ beam installations)
- Bathroom Refurbishment
- En-Suite Additions
- Wet Room Installations
- Cloakroom Additions
- Chimney Breast Removal

### Flooring & Finishes
- Hardwood Flooring (including Herringbone and Parquet)
- Ceramic, Porcelain and Natural Stone Tiling
- LVT / Luxury Vinyl Tile (Amtico, Karndean)
- Underfloor Heating (electric and wet-pipe systems)
- Carpet Fitting

### Windows, Doors & Glazing
- Sash Window Restoration and Replacement
- Bi-Fold and Sliding Doors
- Crittall-Style Steel-Framed Doors
- Skylights and Roof Lanterns

### Bespoke Carpentry & Joinery
- Alcove Units and Fitted Shelving
- Under-Stair Storage
- Bespoke Built-In Wardrobes
- Staircase Renovation and New Build

### Exterior & Roofing
- Pitched and Flat Roofing
- Brick Pointing and Repointing (lime mortar for conservation areas)
- External Rendering (including silicone and monocouche)
- Pebble Dash Removal
- Driveway Paving (block, resin, gravel)

### Specialist Trades
- Plastering and Skimming
- Plumbing and Heating (including Megaflo and underfloor heating)
- Electrical Rewiring and Consumer Unit Upgrades
- Soundproofing (party walls, ceilings, floors)
- Architectural Drawings and Planning Permission Submissions
- Structural Engineering (RSJ calculations and installations)
- Project Management (end-to-end)
- Building Control submissions
- Party Wall Agreements
- Thames Water Build-Over Agreements

## Construction Process (6 Phases)

1. Initial Consultation & Feasibility — Free site visit, client briefing, feasibility
   check (including conservation area assessment), initial estimate.

2. Architectural Design & Planning — Architectural drawings (plans, elevations, 3D),
   structural engineering, planning permission or Permitted Development application,
   Building Regulations package.

3. Legal & Regulatory Approvals — Building Control submission, Party Wall Agreements,
   Thames Water Build-Over agreement, skip licences and parking suspensions.

4. Pre-Construction — Fixed-price JCT contract, detailed programme of works, material
   procurement, scaffolding erection, site setup and health & safety plan.

5. Construction — Demolition and strip-out, groundworks and foundations, structural
   steelwork, first fix (electrical, plumbing, heating), insulation, plastering, second
   fix and finishes.

6. Completion & Handover — Snagging inspection, Building Control Completion Certificate,
   all trade certificates (Gas Safe, NICEIC electrical, warranties), professional clean
   and formal key handover.

## Certifications & Memberships

- ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management System (certified)
- FMB — Federation of Master Builders (member)
- SafeContractor — Health & Safety accreditation (approved)
- TrustMark — Government-endorsed quality mark (registered)
- NICEIC — Electrical works certification
- Gas Safe — Gas and boiler works certification

## Sustainability Commitments

Lion Group HDB is committed to environmentally responsible construction. Key commitments:

- BREEAM-aligned design and material specification practices
- PAS 2035 Retrofit Standard compliance for renovation projects
- FSC-certified timber sourcing
- 90%+ of site waste diverted from landfill through segregated recycling
- Low-embodied-carbon material specification (recycled insulation, lime mortars)
- EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) improvement advice and delivery
- EU Taxonomy and European Green Deal alignment in material procurement
- REACH-compliant material supply chain
- Electric plant machinery use where practicable (ULEZ-compliant)

## Areas Served

All London boroughs, including but not limited to: Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster,
Hammersmith & Fulham, Richmond, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Hackney, Islington,
Camden, Harrow, Ealing, Brent, Tower Hamlets, Greenwich, Lewisham, and surrounding
areas within the M25.

## Key Facts

- Founded: 1997
- CEO: Bilal Mirza (Founder)
- Experience: 28+ years
- Projects delivered: 500+
- Services: 37+ specialist construction and design services
- Geographic focus: Greater London
- Certification: ISO 9001:2015
- Website: https://www.lionhdb.co.uk