"From the first visit to handover, the team was organised, tidy and honest about costs. Our basement is beautifully finished and completely dry, and our neighbours were kept informed throughout."
Sarah, Battersea SW11 · Basement conversion
High-end house refurbishments in South West London
Full renovations of Victorian, Edwardian and modern homes, finished to the standard you would expect from a specialist.
High-end refurbishments only
We only take on high-end refurbishments: whole-house projects with a premium specification, where the quality of the finish matters as much as the structure. We do not take on budget makeovers, single-room jobs or quick cosmetic updates. That focus is how we keep standards high and give every home the attention it deserves.
What high-end means to us
- Layouts led by an architect or interior designer, or a design we develop with you
- Bespoke joinery made to measure, never flat-pack
- Natural stone, hardwood floors and handmade tiles fitted by specialist trades
- Underfloor heating, lighting design and smart home systems where you want them
- Period features restored by craftspeople who know old houses
- A finish checked room by room before handover
What does a full house refurbishment involve?
A full refurbishment brings a whole home up to date in one project. It usually covers structural changes, new wiring and plumbing, heating, insulation, kitchens and bathrooms, plastering, joinery, flooring and decoration. Doing everything together costs less and causes less disruption than doing it room by room over several years.
What our refurbishment service covers
- Knocking through and opening up rooms, with steel beams and structural calculations
- Full rewiring, replumbing and new heating systems, including underfloor heating
- Insulation, new windows and improvements to energy efficiency
- Kitchens and bathrooms, fitted and finished
- Restoring period features: cornicing, ceiling roses, sash windows, fireplaces and original floors
- Bespoke joinery: wardrobes, shelving, panelling and staircases
- Plastering, flooring, tiling and decoration
- Combining a refurbishment with a basement, extension or loft
Specialists in period homes
Much of South West London is Victorian and Edwardian terraces. These houses are full of character, but they also bring uneven walls, old lime plaster, shallow foundations and decades of past repairs. We have worked on them since 2009. We know when to restore and when to replace, and we make modern comforts sit quietly inside a period house.
How a refurbishment runs
- 01Walk-round and brief. Our team visits, hears what you want and spots anything that will affect the work.
- 02Design and specification. We work with your architect or designer, or help you settle the layout and finishes.
- 03Itemised quotation. Room by room, so you can see where the money goes.
- 04Programme. A clear schedule, including whether you can stay at home and when.
- 05Strip-out and structure. Opening up, steelwork and any structural repairs.
- 06First fix. Electrics, plumbing, heating and insulation.
- 07Plastering and second fix. Walls, ceilings, kitchens, bathrooms and joinery.
- 08Finishes and handover. Flooring, decoration, snagging and your 10-year workmanship warranty.
Typical duration: 16 to 26 weeks for a full refurbishment of a three to four bedroom terraced house.
Full refurbishment or room by room?
| Full refurbishment in one go | Room by room over time | |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost | Lower overall | Higher, due to repeat set-up and rework |
| Disruption | Concentrated into one period | Spread over years |
| Wiring and plumbing | Done once, properly | Often patched |
| Finish | Consistent throughout | Can look pieced together |
| Living at home | Sometimes means moving out | Usually possible |
What affects the cost of a refurbishment?
Size of the house and number of rooms included
Structural work, such as removing walls or repairing old timbers
Condition of the existing wiring, plumbing and roof
Quality of kitchens, bathrooms, joinery and flooring
Period features to restore or recreate
Whether you stay in the house during the work
High-end refurbishment FAQs
Can we live at home during a full refurbishment?
Sometimes. On some projects we can phase the work so you keep a working kitchen and bathroom. For a full strip-out, moving out for part of the project is usually quicker and cheaper overall.
Do I need planning permission for a refurbishment?
Internal work rarely needs planning permission, unless the house is listed. Structural work, rewiring and new bathrooms do need Building Regulations approval, which we handle. Some external changes in conservation areas also need permission.
Can you restore original features?
Yes. We repair or recreate cornicing, ceiling roses, sash windows, fireplaces and timber floors.
Do you supply kitchens and bathrooms?
We can supply and fit them, or install ones you have chosen from your own supplier.
How do you keep a refurbishment on budget?
An itemised quotation, agreed decisions on finishes before work starts, and a clear process for any changes. You will always know the cost of a change before it goes ahead.
What our clients say
Most of our work comes from recommendations. Here is what a few of our clients have said.
"We stripped our Victorian terrace back to the brick and the team handled everything: steelwork, rewiring, joinery, the lot. They restored the original cornicing and the house has never looked better."
James, Clapham SW4 · Full refurbishment
"Our side return extension finished on schedule and the steel-framed doors are stunning. Every change we asked for was priced up front, so there were no surprises at the end."
Priya, Balham SW12 · Kitchen extension
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Planning a high-end refurbishment?
We will walk round your home with you, talk through your plans and send a detailed, room-by-room quotation.