Flat
refurbishment
in Hampstead, NW3
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Independent surveying by our sister practice, Hampstead Chartered Surveyors (RICS Firm No. 923064)Refurbish your Hampstead flat around the way you want to live: a clearer layout, renewed services, considered finishes and joinery that fits the rooms. The lease, shared access and retained features help define the scope.
Flat refurbishment in Hampstead at a Glance
For a period conversion, separate work within the flat from anything touching the shared building. Record entrances, staircases, service risers and delivery routes before choosing a layout. In a mansion-block apartment, bring any managing-agent requirements to the first discussion.
Retained details and the new layout
List the cornices, fireplaces, doors and other features you want to retain. Resolve circulation, lighting and storage together. A new kitchen or bathroom position needs a workable services route; moving it on a drawing is only the start of that decision.
The Hampstead Village guide explains the local starting point. For a room-only commission, see bathroom renovation in Hampstead; for fitted work, see bespoke joinery.
Resolve the shared-building details before the finish
In a period conversion or mansion-block flat, compare the proposed kitchen and bathroom layout with the existing drainage and ventilation routes. Identify any connection that passes outside the flat, and include the required drawings and consents in the brief before ordering fitted units.
Record the available floor depth and retained door clearances when choosing an acoustic floor build-up. Measure the communal delivery route as well as the rooms: large stone pieces, cabinetry and appliances need a workable route through the building.
Flat Refurbishment in Hampstead: Applied to the Local Stock
Camden publishes schedules of properties and works affected by Article 4 directions. Check the address and proposed alterations against the current documents.
Sources: Camden Council - Article 4 Directions: heritage and conservation (2026)
Coordinate the whole flat
Define the rooms, layout changes and retained features first. The scope can then identify the electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation work, kitchen and bathroom requirements, finishes and fitted elements involved.
Review shared-building interfaces before work is programmed: access, common services, floor construction and any alterations provisions in the lease. Record assumptions and investigations so that a quotation can be assessed against a clear brief.
What does a flat refurbishment cost in Hampstead?
A flat refurbishment in Hampstead runs £900–£1,700/sqm excluding VAT, and a full two-bedroom refurbishment typically lands between £60,000 and £110,000. Most programmes take 16–32 weeks on site. A written scope and site assessment are needed before any project price can be fixed.
| Scope of work | Guide rate | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Full flat refurbishment (2-bed) | £900–£1,700/sqm | £60,000–£110,000 |
| Typical programme | 16–32 weeks on site | |
Guide rates exclude VAT and are set by depth of work, not by property type. Compare scopes in our London refurbishment cost-per-square-metre guide.
Flat Refurbishment in Hampstead: Questions
What property checks come before flat refurbishment in Hampstead?
Check the property’s status and the particular alterations proposed. Planning, listed-building, building-regulations and lease requirements are separate questions. Use Camden’s current property schedules and directions where applicable.
Can the Hampstead project include a separate bathroom or bespoke joinery?
Bathroom renovation and bespoke joinery can be discussed within a wider refurbishment or as separate commissions. Identify the rooms and fitted elements in the brief so that each part of the scope and its interfaces can be considered.
How much does a flat refurbishment cost in Hampstead?
Guide rates in Hampstead are £900–£1,700/sqm excluding VAT, with a full two-bedroom refurbishment typically between £60,000 and £110,000, over a 16–32 weeks programme. A written scope and site assessment come before any fixed price.
Relevant Completed Flat Refurbishment Projects
Property checks for your Hampstead project
Check the property’s status and the particular alterations proposed. Planning, listed-building, building-regulations and lease requirements are separate questions. Use Camden’s current property schedules and directions where applicable.
For leasehold property, LEASE explains how alterations depend on the terms of the lease. Bring existing consent documents or managing-agent requirements to the first discussion.
See relevant completed apartment work elsewhere in London: Chesterfield Street, Mayfair and Grosvenor Street, Mayfair.
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