Covering Paignton
We work in Paignton (TQ3) and the places around it, including Torquay, Newton Abbot and Exmouth.
Homes in the South West
In the South West, matching local stone, render or slate is often the main design question, and conservation areas and listed buildings are common in historic towns.
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.
- Strip-out and structural repairs
- Rewiring, heating and plumbing
- Insulation and energy upgrades
What will a house renovation cost?
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 |
Planning and building rules in Paignton
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 should Paignton 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
- 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.
- 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.
Your questions answered
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 Paignton 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 Paignton
- House renovations in Torquay
- House renovations in Newton Abbot
- House renovations in Exmouth
- House renovations in Exeter
Learn more about house renovations, or see every project we cover in Paignton.