House renovations in London

Covering London

We cover London, including Brent, Islington, Bexley and Barking, and the towns around them.

Homes in London

Much of London’s housing is Victorian and Edwardian terraces, which is why side return extensions, rear dormers and mansards are so common. Many streets are in conservation areas, and several boroughs use Article 4 directions that remove some permitted development rights.

What is 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
Strip-out and structural repairs
Plastering, joinery, kitchen and bathrooms

How much does a house renovation cost in London?

Indicative costs for house renovations. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.

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 England?

English projects need planning clearance from the local council, building regulations sign-off from building control, and party wall notices where the work is on or near a shared boundary. We prepare and manage all three.

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

What can change the price or programme?

Houses empty for two years or more can qualify for the reduced 5% VAT rate on renovation.
Older houses can hide timber decay and damp, so we allow a contingency.

From first call to completion

Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
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.

Questions about a house renovation in London

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.

Do you work in London?

Yes. London is within our coverage for house renovations, along with nearby Brent and Islington.

Other towns nearby

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