House renovations in County Down

Covering County Down

We cover County Down, including Bangor, Newtownards, Newry and Banbridge, and the towns around them.

Homes in County Down

Northern Ireland has a high proportion of detached houses and bungalows outside the cities, which often suit side extensions, rear extensions 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.

Condition survey and scope of works
Strip-out and structural repairs
Plastering, joinery, kitchen and bathrooms

How much should I budget for a house renovation?

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

How is a house renovation approved in County Down?

Northern Ireland projects need planning clearance and building control approval from the local council. We prepare the applications and agree any work near neighbouring property directly with the neighbours.

Internal alterations rarely need planning permission in Northern Ireland, but structural work needs building control approval.

What can change the price or programme?

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?

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.
We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.

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.

How long does a renovation take?

About 8 to 30 weeks on site depending on scope.

Can you visit a house in County Down 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.

House renovations near County Down

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