Covering Greenock
Greenock sits 15 miles north-west of Paisley, with Vale of Leven 7 miles to the east and Largs 11 miles to the south.
Homes in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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 does a house renovation involve?
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.
- Building warrant application and completion certificate
- Rewiring, heating and plumbing
- Plastering, joinery, kitchen and bathrooms
How much should I budget for a house renovation?
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 Greenock?
In Scotland the key step is the building warrant, which must be granted before work begins. Planning permission is decided separately by the council, and work on shared walls is handled under your title deeds rather than a party wall act.
Internal alterations rarely need planning permission in Scotland, but structural work needs a building warrant before it starts.
What can affect a house renovation?
- 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.
What are the steps?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- 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
How long does a renovation take?
About 8 to 30 weeks on site depending on scope.
Do you handle the building control side?
Yes. We apply for and arrange inspections for everything that needs approval.
How do I get a price for house renovations in Greenock?
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
- House renovations in Vale of Leven
- House renovations in Largs
- House renovations in Clydebank
- House renovations in Paisley
Learn more about house renovations, or see every project we cover in Greenock.