
Frequently Asked Questions
The things clients ask us most before a project starts — search, or browse by topic.
Questions about White Buffalo Bespoke and our services
White Buffalo Bespoke covers North London and Hertfordshire. We take on kitchens, bathrooms, home extensions, renovations, painting and decorating, garage conversions and landscaping projects across both areas — see all our services.
White Buffalo Bespoke manages the whole project itself — plumbing, electrics, tiling and every other trade a job needs — so you don't have to find or coordinate separate contractors.
To get a quote from White Buffalo Bespoke, get in touch through the contact form, by phone on 07534 362191, or on WhatsApp. We arrange a visit to discuss your project, then provide a clear, itemised quote before any work begins.
Yes. The initial consultation with White Buffalo Bespoke is free, and there's no obligation to go ahead after receiving a quote.
How long a project takes depends entirely on its scope. Typical timelines are on each of our service pages — for example, a bathroom usually takes three to five weeks on site and a garage conversion two to four weeks — or you can ask us directly when you enquire.
It depends on the size, type and location of your property, so there's no single answer for every job. Before work begins, White Buffalo Bespoke advises you on any permissions your specific project needs.
In most cases, yes. White Buffalo Bespoke plans its work to minimise disruption and keep your home clean and tidy throughout, and we'll talk through what to expect for your specific project.
Yes. The White Buffalo Bespoke team manages your project from the initial conversation through to completion.
Yes. Every White Buffalo Bespoke project gets a clear, itemised quote before work begins, so you know exactly what's included.
After you enquire, White Buffalo Bespoke gets back to you to arrange a visit, discusses your project in detail and follows up with a clear quote. There's no obligation at any stage, and you can read how clients found the process in our reviews.
A bespoke kitchen from White Buffalo Bespoke is priced individually, because layouts, cabinetry and materials vary so much. After the design consultation you receive a fully itemised, fixed quote, so you know exactly where every pound is going. See our kitchen fitting service.
A typical bespoke kitchen takes six to ten weeks from design sign-off to completion, depending on structural work and how bespoke the cabinetry is. White Buffalo Bespoke gives you a realistic schedule before starting.
Yes. White Buffalo Bespoke project-manages the whole kitchen: the build, cabinetry, worktops, tiling, electrics and plumbing. You deal with one team from first sketch to final handover.
Yes. If you've bought your own kitchen from a supplier such as Howdens, Wren or IKEA, White Buffalo Bespoke offers a dry-fit installation service — fitting the cabinetry, worktops and appliances without the full renovation.
Yes. White Buffalo Bespoke manages the full kitchen project, including qualified plumbing and electrical work, so you don't need to coordinate multiple contractors yourself.
Most bathrooms take three to five weeks on site. White Buffalo Bespoke gives you a clear, realistic schedule before the first tile comes up and keeps the site tidy throughout.
The cost of a bathroom depends on its size, the tiling, the brassware and whether services need moving. White Buffalo Bespoke provides an itemised fixed quote, so there are no surprises half way through. See our bathroom fitting service.
Yes. White Buffalo Bespoke is happy to fit your chosen tiles, brassware and sanitaryware, or to source everything for you as part of the project.
White Buffalo Bespoke will do its best to source a close match, though exact discontinued tiles can sometimes be difficult to find. We're always upfront if an exact match isn't possible.
Yes. Plumbing and electrical work on White Buffalo Bespoke bathroom projects is carried out by qualified tradespeople, with certification provided where required.
Many home extensions can go ahead under permitted development, depending on the size of the extension and your property. White Buffalo Bespoke advises you early, and if a full application is needed we handle it for you. See our home extension service.
A typical rear extension takes twelve to twenty weeks on site, depending on size, glazing and structural work. White Buffalo Bespoke gives you a clear programme before the build begins.
Yes, most clients stay at home during an extension build. White Buffalo Bespoke stages the work, protects your home and keeps the site tidy so daily life can carry on as normally as possible.
Yes. White Buffalo Bespoke can manage your extension from initial concept through to final finish, or take on construction only if you already have approved plans.
Yes. White Buffalo Bespoke coordinates every trade and supplier, orders materials and manages the schedule, so you have one point of contact rather than a dozen contractors. See our renovation service.
A whole-house renovation typically takes four to nine months, depending on scale and structural work. White Buffalo Bespoke agrees a programme with you before starting.
Wherever possible, yes. White Buffalo Bespoke restores original cornices, fireplaces, joinery and floors, and will always talk you through what can be saved and how.
White Buffalo Bespoke uses the terms interchangeably to mean bringing an existing space up to a modern standard, whether that's one room or an entire property.
Either works. White Buffalo Bespoke can supply and specify paint from trusted brands, or work with paint you've already chosen and bought. See our painting and decorating service.
It depends on the size of the property, but a typical 3-bedroom home takes around one to two weeks for a full interior repaint.
Yes. White Buffalo Bespoke paints exteriors too, including render, brickwork and woodwork, weather permitting.
Yes. White Buffalo Bespoke can colour-match most existing paintwork, or help you choose something new if you're after a change.
White Buffalo Bespoke can work around most furniture using dust sheets and careful masking, though clearing smaller items helps us work faster and more thoroughly.
Often, yes. Many garage conversions fall under Permitted Development, though it depends on your specific property. White Buffalo Bespoke checks this with you before work begins. See our garage conversion service.
No. White Buffalo Bespoke fully insulates the walls, roof and floor as standard, so the new room performs at least as well as the rest of your home.
Yes. White Buffalo Bespoke can design the conversion to keep a storage section if you'd like to retain some of the garage's original function.
Most garage conversions take two to four weeks, depending on the scope of work, including any plumbing or electrical additions.
Popular uses for a converted garage include home offices, gyms, playrooms and guest bedrooms. White Buffalo Bespoke helps you plan the space around how you'll actually use it.
Yes. White Buffalo Bespoke offers a full landscaping service covering patios, decking and fencing alongside turfing, planting and hedging, so your whole garden is designed as one project. See our landscaping service.
It varies significantly with scope. A patio or decking area might take a few days, while a full garden redesign can take several weeks.
Yes. White Buffalo Bespoke can include smart irrigation and drainage as part of a full landscaping package to keep your garden healthy year-round.
Hard landscaping such as patios, decking and fencing can be done year-round, while planting and turfing generally establish best in spring or autumn.
Both. White Buffalo Bespoke is happy to build to a design you already have, or start from scratch with its own garden design and layout service. Browse finished gardens in our project gallery.
