Whole-House Refurbishment and Renovation Worthy of the Address

It can bring layout, structure, services, kitchens, bathrooms, joinery and finishes into one coordinated project. The agreed scope identifies what is retained, repaired, replaced or upgraded; not every house needs every element.

The terms often overlap. This service covers a coordinated whole-property refurbishment or house renovation. A loft conversion, extension or basement project adds a particular design, approval and construction scope that should be identified separately.

It depends on the depth of work. A cosmetic refurbishment that keeps the existing layout runs £650–£1,250 per square metre (typically £90,000–£180,000); a back-to-brick renovation, with a full strip-out and rebuild of the internal fabric and services, runs £2,250–£3,250 per square metre (typically £275,000–£475,000). Both exclude VAT. These are guide ranges. A fixed written price follows a survey, agreed scope and confirmed specification.

Confirm the scope, drawings, specification, quantities, allowances and exclusions. Record who pays for design, approvals, investigations and specialist work; clarify VAT treatment, temporary accommodation and furnishings. Agree how changes and unforeseen conditions will be handled in the contract.

The programme depends on the property, surveys, design, approvals, procurement and construction scope. Agree a property-specific sequence and decision schedule before fixing dates. The published Belsize Park Gardens reference records a 12-month documentary programme; it is not a verified measure of elapsed construction time or a promise for another project.

Discuss occupation before the scope and programme are agreed. Structural work, dust, noise and loss of essential facilities can make occupation impractical. Any phased arrangement needs safe separation, suitable access and working facilities; temporary accommodation may be needed.

Internal alterations generally do not amount to planning development. Other proposed work, the property’s status and any restrictions need separate assessment. Building Regulations approval may still be required, and listed-building consent can apply to internal alterations affecting a listed building’s special interest.

Check the exact address and designation before deciding what work is appropriate. A listed building may require listed-building consent for changes affecting its special interest, including interiors. Conservation-area controls and Article 4 directions need a separate check against the actual proposal.

That depends on the work and its relationship to neighbouring buildings and boundaries. The Party Wall etc. Act can apply to work on a party structure, boundary building and certain nearby excavations. Check the notification process early; it is separate from planning and Building Regulations.

Resolve the proposed layout, structural design and service routes together before construction. The project should identify temporary support, inspection stages and what must be checked before work is covered. Electrical, heating, plumbing and ventilation installations need the testing and completion evidence appropriate to the agreed work.

Hampstead Renovations has £10 million public liability insurance with Aviva; the certificate is available on request. We provide a 12-month defects-rectification period on completed work under the JCT contract terms.

Send the property address and type, the rooms or systems you want to change, available plans and any surveys. Include your budget priorities, occupation needs and preferred timing. Use the enquiry form to discuss the brief with our Hampstead team.