Covering Coleraine
We work in Coleraine (BT51, BT52) and the places around it, including Portrush, Ballymoney and Limavady.
Homes in County Londonderry
Housing in Northern Ireland mixes terraces in Belfast and Derry with detached houses and bungalows in towns and rural areas, many with room to extend.
What goes into 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.
- Condition survey and scope of works
- Insulation and energy upgrades
- Decoration and flooring if required
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 |
Do you need permission for a house renovation in Coleraine?
Projects in Northern Ireland need planning clearance from one of the eleven councils and building control approval, also from the council. The Party Wall etc. Act does not extend to Northern Ireland, so work near neighbours is agreed directly and documented carefully.
Internal alterations rarely need planning permission in Northern Ireland, but structural work needs building control approval.
What should I think about before starting?
- 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.
How does the project run?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
House renovations: common questions
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.
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.
Who deals with the council for a project in Coleraine?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
House renovations in nearby towns
- House renovations in Portrush
- House renovations in Ballymoney
- House renovations in Limavady
- House renovations in Ballymena
Learn more about house renovations, or see every project we cover in Coleraine.