Complete renovations typically cost £1,500-£2,800 per square meter, depending on specification, with standard 3-bedroom houses ranging from £90,000-£150,000 and luxury renovations £150,000-£300,000+. Period properties generally cost £2,000-£2,800 per square meter, requiring specialist restoration skills.

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Typical timelines are 8-12 weeks for 2-bedroom flats, 12-16 weeks for 3-bedroom houses, and 16-24 weeks for 4-bedroom houses. Period property restorations require 20-30 weeks, while loft conversions take 8-12 weeks and kitchen renovations 3-4 weeks.

For whole-house renovations, moving out is strongly recommended due to dust, noise, lack of functioning facilities, and safety concerns. Phased renovations allowing partial occupation are possible for smaller projects; many clients’ renovations are timed with holidays.

Yes, we manage all Building Regulations aspects including structural calculations by chartered engineers, fire safety compliance throughout properties, ventilation and energy efficiency requirements, electrical installations to current standards, plumbing and drainage compliance, and staircase design and construction regulations. Applications submitted, inspections coordinated, and completion certificates obtained. For planning permission (required for extensions, many loft conversions, and works in conservation areas), we coordinate applications, working with architects and planning consultants where needed. We understand local authority requirements across Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Camden, and Islington.

Yes, extensive experience with Grade I, II*, and II listed buildings throughout Central London. We coordinate Listed Building Consent applications, liaise constructively with conservation officers, use approved methods and traditional materials, employ specialist heritage craftspeople, document work photographically throughout, and understand reversibility requirements. Similarly experienced working within conservation areas, understanding strict planning restrictions, maintaining street scene character, using appropriate materials externally, and coordinating neighbour consultations where required. 15+ years working sensitively with Central London’s architectural heritage.

Yes, design consultation is included with all renovation projects. We develop layouts optimising space usage, specify fixtures and materials within your budget, create mood boards and material samples, and provide guidance throughout selection process. Professional architectural services coordinated for projects requiring detailed drawings, structural calculations, or planning applications—we work with trusted architects or can engage your chosen architect. 3D CAD visualisations are available for complex projects, helping you understand spatial changes before construction begins.

12-month workmanship guarantee covering all labor on installations, repairs, and finishing. Manufacturer warranties on products registered properly (typically 5-10 years depending on manufacturer and product: boilers 5-10 years, kitchen cabinets 5-10 years, sanitaryware 5-25 years). Building Regulations compliance certificates provided for structural, electrical, heating, and plumbing work. Insurance-backed guarantees available for larger projects (£10,000+) providing additional protection. Any issues during guarantee period rectified promptly at no additional cost.

Pre-construction surveys identify most issues, but occasionally, unexpected problems are discovered during strip-out or construction (hidden structural issues, concealed asbestos, unforeseen damp, etc.). We notify you immediately with photographic evidence, provide options for resolution with cost implications, obtain your approval before proceeding with additional work, and document everything properly. Our experienced project managers handle problems pragmatically minimising delays and cost impact. Contingency allowances (typically 10-15%) recommended in budgets for unforeseen issues.

City of Westminster, City of London, Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, Camden (Central Parts), Islington, Hackney (Western/Central Parts), Tower Hamlets (Western Parts), Southwark (Northern Parts), Lambeth (Northern Parts), Hammersmith & Fulham,  Wandsworth (Northern Parts), Greenwich (Western Parts), Lewisham (Northern Parts), Haringey (Southern Parts) and Brent (Southern Parts)