House renovations in Paisley

Covering Paisley

Alongside Paisley, we also cover Renfrew (3 miles to the north-east), Clydebank and Newton Mearns.

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 is 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.

Building warrant application and completion certificate
Condition survey and scope of works
Rewiring, heating and plumbing

What will a house renovation cost?

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

What approvals does a house renovation need in Scotland?

Scottish projects follow a different process from England: the council issues a building warrant before work starts and accepts a completion certificate at the end, alongside any planning permission needed. We prepare both applications.

Internal alterations rarely need planning permission in Scotland, but structural work needs a building warrant before it starts.

What should I think about before starting?

Older houses can hide timber decay and damp, so we allow a contingency.
Energy upgrades are cheapest when walls and floors are already opened up.

What are the steps?

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.
Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

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.

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.

Can you visit a house in Paisley 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 in nearby towns

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