St Peter’s Church

Refurbishment of a Grade II listed former church on Devonia Road, preserving its heritage while enhancing safety, function, and comfort for residents.

  • Location Devonia Road, London N1
  • Client The Wellcome Trust

Return was appointed by The Wellcome Trust, with Savills as Contract Administrator, to refurbish the communal areas and exterior of St Peter’s Church, a converted Grade II listed building on Devonia Road, N1. Over 14 weeks, works included fire safety upgrades, new flooring, full internal redecoration, external joinery and roof repairs, drainage improvements, and façade restoration. The result is a sensitive and high-quality upgrade, balancing heritage preservation with improved safety and resident experience.

Testimonials

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“I’ve worked with Return for five years they are professional and easy to work with. The quality is to a high standard, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them”

Sam Crowe MRICS, Director of Building Surveying, OCR Surveying

“I’d like to thank you and all your employees for the excellent standard of work which they carried out. They were also a pleasure to work with”

Derek Gordon, Aldermartin Baines & Cuthbert

“An excellent service – Return delivered first class units professionally and promptly. We thank Christian and the team and look forward to working on future projects”

Will Galvin, MSc FRICS MCIArb MAPM, Philip Pank Partnership

“Competitive, competent and responsive – my dealings with Return have always been professional and have produced successful results”

Tim Stevenson, Owner, Hillgate Management

“Return completed the works to a good standard and importantly they know the importance of communication during the contract – a great result”

Dorian Smith, Director, MFG Surveyors

“Return have always been professional & courteous and a reliable contractor for meeting deadlines and high workmanship standards”

Mark Richardson BSc (Hons) MRICS, MD, RichardsonGreenyer

“We find their communication, site management, health and safety and quality of work excellent and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them”

Iain Pendle BSc (Hons) MRICS, Director, LBB Chartered Surveyors

“Sincere thanks for your hard work and dedication in delivering this project smoothly and on time. Your efforts are truly appreciated”

Dominik Szablowski, Senior Associate, Powell Williams

“Thanks to your team – the coordination and workmanship was first class, and the board have put on record how very happy they were with the work.”

Tim Hayles, AaPS MBIAT ACIOB, Associate Building Surveyor

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