House renovations in Bournemouth

Covering Bournemouth

Alongside Bournemouth, we also cover Christchurch, Poole (5 miles to the west) and Wimborne Minster.

Homes in the South West

The South West mixes stone and render cottages, Victorian terraces in the larger towns and modern estates, and many historic centres are conservation areas where materials and roof shapes are closely controlled.

What goes into 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.

Condition survey and scope of works
Insulation and energy upgrades
Plastering, joinery, kitchen and bathrooms

How much does a house renovation cost in Bournemouth?

Use these ranges to budget for house renovations; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.

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

How is a house renovation approved in Bournemouth?

In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.

Internal work like this does not usually need planning permission unless the house is listed or your permitted development rights have been removed.

What should Bournemouth homeowners check first?

Houses empty for two years or more can qualify for the reduced 5% VAT rate on renovation.
Living in during a full renovation is difficult; most people move out for part of it.

From first call to completion

Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
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.

What people ask before starting

How much does it cost to renovate a house?

Roughly £600 to £2,800 per square metre including VAT, depending on how much structural work and remodelling is involved.

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.

Do you work in Bournemouth?

Yes. Bournemouth is within our coverage for house renovations, along with nearby Christchurch and Poole.

Also covering

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