Covering Swansea
We work in Swansea (SA1) and the places around it, including Neath, Pontarddulais and Llanelli.
Homes in West Glamorgan
Across Wales you find valley terraces, coastal towns, rural stone houses and newer estates, so access, slopes and local materials all feature in the design.
What is included in a house renovation in Swansea?
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.
- Planning and building regulations checks under Welsh rules
- Condition survey and scope of works
- Plastering, joinery, kitchen and bathrooms
What is the guide price for a house renovation in Swansea?
Typical ranges for house renovations. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| 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 Swansea?
Welsh projects need planning clearance from the council under Welsh rules, building regulations approval under the Welsh approved documents, and party wall notices where the work affects a neighbour’s wall or foundations.
Internal work like this does not usually need planning permission in Wales unless the building is listed.
What should Swansea homeowners check first?
- 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 happens after I enquire?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- 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.
- Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.
House renovations: common questions
Is reduced VAT available?
If the house has been empty for two years or more, renovation work by a VAT-registered contractor can qualify for 5% VAT.
How long does a renovation take?
About 8 to 30 weeks on site depending on scope.
Do you work in Swansea?
Yes. Swansea is within our coverage for house renovations, along with nearby Neath and Pontarddulais.
Also covering
- House renovations in Neath
- House renovations in Pontarddulais
- House renovations in Llanelli
- House renovations in Ammanford
Learn more about house renovations, or see every project we cover in Swansea.