House
refurbishment
in Hampstead, NW3
Architects, Engineers, Surveyors & Builders Under One Roof.
One Studio. One Contract. One Team.
Independent surveying by our sister practice, Hampstead Chartered Surveyors (RICS Firm No. 923064)Plan a Hampstead house refurbishment as one coordinated scope: retained features, room layouts, structural work where needed, services and finishes. Start with the condition of the house and the changes that matter to you.
House refurbishment in Hampstead at a Glance
A house refurbishment needs decisions across floors. Before individual rooms are specified, identify heating and electrical work, bathroom and kitchen positions, and any structural changes under consideration. A room schedule helps separate repairs and renewal from changes to the building.
Sequencing retained fabric and new work
Check the condition of existing floors and walls before selecting finishes. Where cornices, fireplaces or doors are to remain, include protection and interfaces in the scope. If the home will be occupied, discuss workable phases and access before the programme is agreed.
For the village centre, use our Hampstead Village renovation guide. A separate bathroom renovation or bespoke joinery commission can also be discussed.
A room schedule that protects retained features
For the period houses described here, mark retained doors, fireplaces, cornices and floor finishes on the room schedule. Record existing floor levels before specifying new flooring, heating or thresholds, so the new work can meet retained joinery without an improvised adjustment on site.
Show kitchen and bathroom positions on the same set of drawings as the proposed service routes. If the house will stay occupied, identify which rooms and facilities each stage would take out of use and ask whether that sequence is workable before agreeing a programme.
Bring the rooms and services into one plan
Start with a room schedule and the condition of the existing house. Separate repair and decoration from layout changes, structural work, service renewal and fitted finishes. Establish what needs investigation before the scope can be fixed.
Coordinate work across floors and decide how retained features will be protected. Discuss occupancy and phasing alongside the design, because bathrooms, kitchens and heating may serve more than the room being refurbished.
As a guide, budget £650–£1,250 per square metre for a cosmetic refurbishment that keeps the existing layout, and £2,250–£3,250 per square metre for a back-to-brick renovation. These guide figures exclude VAT; the actual scope and site assessment determine the quotation.
What does a house refurbishment cost in Hampstead?
Cost in Hampstead depends on depth of work. A cosmetic refurbishment that keeps the existing layout runs £650–£1,250/sqm (typically £90,000–£180,000), while a back-to-brick renovation runs £2,250–£3,250/sqm (typically £275,000–£475,000), excluding VAT. A written scope and site assessment are needed before any project price can be fixed.
| Scope of work | Guide rate | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic — existing layout retained | £650–£1,250/sqm | £90,000–£180,000 |
| Back-to-brick renovation | £2,250–£3,250/sqm | £275,000–£475,000 |
| 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.
Planning your refurbishment budget?
Use our 2026 London refurbishment cost-per-square-metre guide to compare the owner-confirmed Essential, Premium and Heritage/Luxury guide bands. A written scope and site assessment are still needed before any project price can be fixed.
For a location-specific breakdown, read Full Refurbishment Cost in Hampstead.
House Refurbishment in Hampstead: Questions
What property checks come before house 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 house refurbishment cost in Hampstead?
It depends on scope. In Hampstead, a cosmetic refurbishment keeping the existing layout runs £650–£1,250/sqm (typically £90,000–£180,000); a back-to-brick renovation runs £2,250–£3,250/sqm (typically £275,000–£475,000), excluding VAT. A written scope and site assessment come before any fixed price.
Relevant Completed House 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.
Guides & Local Reading
House Refurbishment in Nearby Areas
Book a Free Consultation
Visit our studio or invite us to survey your home. We’ll assess scope, discuss design possibilities and provide an honest budget framework — completely free.
Free Consultation
We survey your property, discuss your vision and provide a clear budget framework.