Renovations
Renovations planned aroundthe home you have.
Whether it's one room that no longer works or a whole property that needs bringing up to date, a good renovation starts with understanding the building as it is today and the way you want to live in it. We'll help you work out the scope, the priorities and the sensible order of work.
- Single rooms or whole properties
- Scope agreed before work begins
- Kitchens, bathrooms, electrics and plumbing in one enquiry
What's involved
What a renovation can include
Every renovation is different. These are the kinds of work customers most often ask us to discuss — your project may involve some, all, or something else entirely.
- Reworking the layout
- Opening up, dividing or reorganising rooms so the space suits the way you use it — subject to what the structure allows.
- Strip-out and preparation
- Removing old fixtures and finishes, and preparing walls, ceilings and floors for the new work.
- Walls, ceilings and floors
- Renewing the surfaces that make the biggest difference to how a room looks and feels.
- Joinery and fitted details
- Doors, skirting, architrave, shelving and other details that tie a renovation together.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and services
- Where a renovation includes a new kitchen or bathroom, or changes to electrics and plumbing, these can be planned as part of the same project.
- Finishing and making good
- Decoration and the final touches that take a space from finished to ready to live in.
Starting point
It starts with the property you already have
Older homes in particular can hold surprises: previous alterations, uneven floors, ageing pipework or wiring. Understanding the existing building early helps keep the scope realistic and avoids decisions having to be unpicked later.
We'll ask about the age and type of property, what has been done before, what isn't working for you now and what you'd like to change — then talk through how those priorities fit together.
Planning
Things worth thinking about early
A little planning at the start makes the rest of the project far easier to manage — for you and for us.
Priorities and phasing
If the budget or timing means not everything can happen at once, it helps to decide what matters most and what could follow later.
Living arrangements
Consider whether you'll stay in the property while work takes place, and which rooms you'll need to keep using.
Permissions and regulations
Some changes need planning permission, building regulations approval or a party wall agreement. Requirements depend on the property and the proposal, and decisions rest with the relevant authority.
Finishes and lead times
Items such as flooring, doors or sanitaryware can have long lead times. Making choices early helps the programme run smoothly.
A contingency
Opening up an existing building can reveal things nobody could see beforehand. Allowing some flexibility in budget and timing is sensible.
Your enquiry
What to tell us about your renovation
You don't need all of this to get in touch — but the more we know, the more useful the first conversation will be.
Not sure where to start? A short description of what you'd like to change is enough.
- The type and approximate age of the property
- Which rooms or areas are involved
- What isn't working for you at the moment
- The finish and feel you're hoping for
- Any drawings, plans or approvals you already have
- Parking and access arrangements
- When you'd ideally like work to start
- Photographs of the spaces, if you have them
How to request a quote
Requesting a renovation quote
A clear quotation depends on a clear scope. Here's how we get there.
Step 1: Send a few details through the quote form, or call us — whichever is easier.
Step 2: We'll get in touch using your preferred contact method to talk through the work.
Step 3: Where needed, we'll arrange to see the property so the scope is properly understood.
Step 4: You'll receive a quotation setting out what is included, any assumptions and anything excluded.
Questions
Renovations: common questions
Can you renovate just one room?
Yes — renovation enquiries range from a single room to a whole property. Tell us which rooms are involved and what you'd like to change.
Do I need planning permission for my renovation?
It depends on the property and the work. Many internal renovations don't need planning permission, but some changes need planning permission, building regulations approval or a party wall agreement. We can talk through what may apply, but decisions are made by the relevant authority.
Can I stay in my home during the work?
Often, yes, depending on the scope and which rooms are affected. We'll discuss practical arrangements — such as access, protection and which rooms you need to keep using — before work begins.
Ready to talk through your renovation?
Tell us about the property and what you'd like to change. We'll be in touch to discuss the next steps.