House refurbishments and renovations

For whole-house projects with rewiring, replumbing and ceiling work, moving out is usually faster, safer and cheaper. For partial refurbishments we can phase the work room by room so you keep a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom available throughout. We will be straight with you about which approach suits your job.

We quote a fixed price for everything visible and well-defined, and use written provisional sums for items that depend on what is found behind walls and under floors. As each unknown is opened up, we confirm the actual cost in writing before that part of the work goes ahead.

We manage all trades directly: electricians, plumbers, plasterers, tilers, decorators and roofers. You have one contract with us, one programme, and one point of contact for variations and snags.

It is normal for pre-1960s houses to show old wiring, lath and plaster, single-skin walls or failed damp-proofing once finishes come off. We document each finding with photos, give you a written variation with a price, and only proceed once you sign it off.

Yes. Where original features such as cornices, picture rails or fireplaces are worth keeping, we set them aside on strip-out and reinstate at second-fix. For listed buildings we work alongside a heritage architect and confirm any consents before starting.

We use temporary dust screens, floor protection on circulation routes, and dust extractors on cutting work. Noisy stages are flagged in advance so neighbours know the rough window, and we keep within local working hours.