House renovations in Aberystwyth

Covering Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth sits 40 miles north of Carmarthen, with Llandrindod Wells 32 miles to the east and Cardigan 34 miles to the south-west.

Homes in Dyfed

Across Wales you find valley terraces, coastal towns, rural stone houses and newer estates, so access, slopes and local materials all feature in the design.

What is a house renovation?

A house renovation brings an older or neglected home up to modern standards: rewiring, new heating, replastering, new kitchen and bathrooms, windows, insulation and often a new layout. It can be done room by room or as one programme while the house is empty.

Planning and building regulations checks under Welsh rules
Insulation and energy upgrades
Plastering, joinery, kitchen and bathrooms

What will a house renovation cost?

Guide prices for house renovations, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.

House renovations	Guide price incl. VAT
Light refurbishment	£600 to £1,000 per m²
Full renovation	£1,000 to £1,800 per m²
Structural renovation and remodel	£1,800 to £2,800 per m²

What approvals does a house renovation need in Wales?

Welsh projects need planning clearance from the council under Welsh rules, building regulations approval under the Welsh approved documents, and party wall notices where the work affects a neighbour’s wall or foundations.

Internal work like this does not usually need planning permission in Wales unless the building is listed. Building regulations approval is needed for the structural work.

What should I think about before starting?

Older houses can hide timber decay and damp, so we allow a contingency.
Living in during a full renovation is difficult; most people move out for part of it.

From first call to completion

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

Your questions answered

Can we live in the house during a renovation?

For a light refurbishment, often yes. For a full or structural renovation, most people move out for at least part of the work.

Is reduced VAT available?

If the house has been empty for two years or more, renovation work by a VAT-registered contractor can qualify for 5% VAT.

Can you visit a house in Aberystwyth to quote?

Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.

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