London's Victorian and Edwardian homes are beautiful but demanding. We renovate period properties sympathetically — restoring original character, modernising services and layout, and handling the planning and conservation issues — all under one contract.
Renovating a period property is a balancing act. A Victorian terrace or Edwardian house has proportions, joinery, cornicing, fireplaces and brickwork that give it its value and character — but also solid walls with no insulation, ageing services, damp and movement, and often conservation-area controls. A good period property renovation keeps and restores what makes the house special while quietly bringing it up to a modern standard of comfort, efficiency and layout. With architects, structural engineers, surveyors and builders under one roof, we do both at once. (For Grade-listed homes, see our dedicated listed building renovation service.)
Cornicing, ceiling roses, panelled doors, sash windows, fireplaces, parquet and decorative brickwork are part of a period home's value. We restore and replicate them rather than strip them out.
Solid-wall insulation, draught-proofing, heating and ventilation can transform a cold period house — done carefully to avoid trapping moisture in old fabric, which needs to breathe.
Period homes commonly have bowed walls, failed lintels, spreading roofs and historic settlement. Our in-house structural engineer assesses and resolves these as part of the works.
Old properties hide tired wiring, lead and iron pipework, and damp. We re-service the house and treat the causes of damp rather than just the symptoms.
Most period homes sit in conservation areas, where window, roof and external changes are controlled. We design to the local policy and manage any consents required.
A common brief is to keep the period rooms at the front and open the rear into a contemporary kitchen-living space, often with a rear or side-return extension. We design the contrast so both halves feel intentional.
Period renovations vary widely with the size of the house and the extent of restoration, re-servicing and reconfiguration. The figures below are indicative on-site durations; a detailed programme and fixed quotation follow a survey.
| Project Type | Indicative Timeline (on site) | Typical Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Period flat / partial renovation | 10–18 weeks | Restoration, kitchen, bathrooms, re-decoration |
| Whole period house renovation | 20–34 weeks | Full re-service, restoration, reconfiguration, joinery |
| Renovation + extension | 26–40 weeks | Whole-house works plus rear/side-return extension |
| Premium / heavily restored | By programme | Heritage detailing, bespoke joinery, designer finishes |
Every project is priced individually. Use our cost calculator or book a free consultation for a detailed, fixed quotation.
We survey the property, identify the original features worth retaining, and assess structure, damp, services and any conservation-area constraints — setting the strategy before pricing.
Our architects develop a scheme that respects the period character, and we handle any planning, conservation-area or permitted-development consents the property requires.
Our engineer designs repairs and any alterations; we obtain Building Regulations approval and detail breathable, period-appropriate build-ups.
Our build team restores period fabric, re-services the house and carries out the works under a dedicated project manager, protecting what stays.
We complete joinery, decoration and restoration, then hand over with certificates and our workmanship warranty.
We are adding photographed, costed case studies for this service. To see comparable completed schemes, book a consultation or browse our case study portfolio.
Book a free, no-obligation consultation. We will assess your period home, advise on what to restore and what to modernise, and provide a transparent, fixed quotation.