House renovations in Ayrshire

Covering Ayrshire

We cover Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine and Kilwinning, and the towns around them.

Homes in Ayrshire

Housing in Scotland includes tenements in the cities, sandstone villas, inter-war and post-war semis and a large number of bungalows, which often suit dormer and upward extensions.

What do you get with a house renovation?

We survey the house to find what really needs doing, from damp and roof condition to wiring age, then programme the work so the messy trades (structure, first-fix, plaster) happen before the finishing trades. A single contract avoids the gaps that appear when separate trades are booked independently.

Strip-out and structural repairs
Rewiring, heating and plumbing
Insulation and energy upgrades

What is the guide price for a house renovation in Ayrshire?

What house renovations typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

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 Scotland?

Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.

Internal alterations rarely need planning permission in Scotland, but structural work needs a building warrant before it starts.

What can change the price or programme?

Living in during a full renovation is difficult; most people move out for part of it.
Energy upgrades are cheapest when walls and floors are already opened up.

What happens after I enquire?

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

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.

How do I get a price for house renovations in Ayrshire?

Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.

House renovations in nearby towns

Learn more about house renovations, or see every project we cover in Ayrshire.