House Refurbishment London
Complete house refurbishment and property renovation across London. Crestane coordinates strip-out, structural alterations, electrical and plumbing works, kitchens, bathrooms, plastering, carpentry, flooring, decorating and final finishes as one managed project.
Request a Project Quote Explore Refurbishment ServicesPlanning to refurbish a property in London?
Tell us about the property, the work you want completed and the approximate timescale. Crestane can review the overall refurbishment requirement rather than only one trade.
One contractor for the whole project
A substantial refurbishment can involve many different construction packages. Crestane coordinates the work as one project from initial strip-out through to completion.
Request a refurbishment quote
Provide the main project details below.
Refurbish the property as one coordinated project
House refurbishment can range from updating the visible finishes in an existing home to stripping a property back and rebuilding its interior around a completely new layout.
Crestane Construction provides house refurbishment services across London for clients who want the different elements of their project coordinated together rather than appointing and managing each trade independently.
Depending on the property and scope, a refurbishment can involve strip-out, structural alterations, new partitions, electrical rewiring, plumbing, heating, plastering, drylining, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, carpentry, joinery, painting, decorating and external works.
The scope can therefore be tailored to the building. Some clients require a complete house refurbishment, while others require selected floors, rooms or construction packages to be upgraded as part of a wider renovation.
What can be included in a house refurbishment?
Crestane can coordinate the individual trades and construction packages required to take an existing property through refurbishment and into its completed condition.
Strip-Out
Removal of existing finishes, fixtures, kitchens, bathrooms, redundant partitions and other elements required before the refurbishment begins.
Structural Alterations
Structural openings, load-bearing wall alterations, steelwork and reconfiguration where the proposed layout requires structural change.
Electrical Works
Rewiring, lighting, sockets, consumer-unit related works and electrical upgrades required as part of the refurbishment.
Plumbing & Heating
Plumbing alterations, new pipework, heating changes, radiator works and coordination with kitchens and bathrooms.
Kitchens
Kitchen strip-out, preparation, services, installation, worktops, flooring, tiling and associated finishing work.
Bathrooms
Bathroom and en-suite refurbishment involving plumbing, electrical work, waterproofing, tiling and installation.
Plastering & Drylining
Wall and ceiling preparation, new partitions, plasterboard, plastering and making good following structural and services work.
Carpentry & Joinery
Internal doors, skirting, architraves, timber work, storage, stair-related works and other carpentry packages.
Flooring & Tiling
Floor preparation and installation together with wall and floor tiling in kitchens, bathrooms and other areas.
Painting & Decorating
Preparation, painting and final decorating as part of the completed refurbishment programme.
Roofing & Rooflights
Where the wider refurbishment includes roof work, repairs, skylights or rooflights can be coordinated with the main project.
External Works
Patios, decking, paving, drainage and other external improvements can be considered as part of the wider property transformation.
Refurbishment can go far beyond cosmetic decoration
A complete refurbishment may change the layout, building services, finishes and way a property functions, not simply how it looks.
Removing existing elements so that the new refurbishment can be constructed efficiently.
Changing room arrangements, door openings, partitions and circulation through the property.
Open-plan arrangements, structural openings, steel beams and other alterations where required.
Reviewing electrical requirements alongside the proposed layout and modern use of the property.
Coordinating services with bathrooms, kitchens and revised room arrangements.
New partitions, plastering, drylining, ceilings and making good.
Coordinating services, finishes, cabinetry, tiling and installation packages.
Flooring, carpentry, decorating and finishing work that completes the refurbishment.
Why coordinate the refurbishment as one project?
Many refurbishment problems occur at the interfaces between trades. Electrical work affects plastering. Plumbing affects kitchens and bathrooms. Structural alterations affect ceilings, floors and finishes.
Coordinating these packages around one overall programme helps establish the correct order of work and reduces the need for the client to manage several separate contractors.
This approach becomes increasingly important where the property is being substantially altered rather than simply redecorated.
Refurbishment tailored to the condition and ambition of the property
Cosmetic Refurbishment
Improvements focused primarily on visible finishes, decorating, flooring, carpentry and selected fixtures.
Full Internal Refurbishment
Wider renewal across the property involving several rooms, building services, kitchens, bathrooms and finishes.
Structural Refurbishment
Refurbishment combined with structural alterations, openings, steelwork or substantial layout changes.
Period Property Refurbishment
Updating older London property while considering existing construction, proportions and original features.
Refurbishment With Extension
Combining the refurbishment of the existing property with additional space created through an extension.
Investment Property Refurbishment
Coordinating practical upgrades and refurbishment for landlords, property owners and investment properties.
Refurbishment may involve more than internal finishes
Where a refurbishment changes structural elements, building services or other regulated parts of a property, the project may require Building Regulations approval or work carried out through the appropriate competent-person arrangements.
Planning permission and Building Regulations are separate systems. Whether either applies depends on the proposed work, the property and the circumstances of the project.
Structural alterations may also require suitable structural design information before construction begins. This is particularly relevant where load-bearing walls, beams, floors, roofs, foundations or other structural elements are affected.
For larger refurbishments, identifying these requirements early helps prevent structural and services decisions being made after finishes have already been installed.
What affects the cost of refurbishing a house?
There is no useful single price for every refurbishment. The cost depends on how much of the existing property is retained, the amount of construction required and the specification of the completed work.
From existing property to completed refurbishment
Understand the Property
Review the existing property, proposed changes, available drawings and overall objectives.
Define the Scope
Establish what is retained, removed, repaired, altered, installed and finished.
Strip-Out & Preparation
Remove the relevant existing elements and expose areas required for the new works.
Construction & Services
Carry out structural, building, electrical, plumbing and other first-stage construction works.
Internal Completion
Progress through plastering, kitchens, bathrooms, carpentry, flooring and final installations.
Finish & Complete
Decorating, finishing work, snagging and completion of the agreed refurbishment scope.
Refurbishment across different London property types
London properties vary considerably in age, layout, construction and access. The refurbishment scope needs to respond to the actual building rather than a generic template.
Useful information for a refurbishment enquiry
You do not need to have everything finalised before contacting Crestane, but the following information can help us understand the scale and nature of the project.
Property Details
Postcode, property type, approximate size and whether the property is currently occupied.
Proposed Work
Tell us which rooms or areas are changing and whether you are considering structural alterations.
Drawings
Architectural, structural or other drawings can be helpful where already available.
Photographs
Current photographs can help demonstrate the existing condition of the property.
Specification
If you have already selected kitchens, bathrooms, flooring or finishes, include the details.
Timescale
Let us know when you would ideally like the refurbishment work to begin.
Refurbishment can connect with wider construction works
Depending on the project, refurbishment may form one part of a larger extension, structural alteration or complete property transformation.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a full house refurbishment?
The exact scope depends on the property. A substantial refurbishment can include strip-out, layout changes, structural alterations, electrical and plumbing works, kitchens, bathrooms, plastering, flooring, carpentry, decorating and final finishing.
Can Crestane manage the whole refurbishment?
Crestane can coordinate multiple construction and finishing packages as part of one refurbishment rather than requiring the client to manage each individual trade separately.
Can you refurbish a house while carrying out structural alterations?
Yes. Structural alterations can form part of a wider refurbishment where the proposed design requires openings, steelwork or significant changes to the existing layout.
Can a refurbishment include a new kitchen and bathrooms?
Yes. Kitchen and bathroom works can be coordinated with plumbing, electrical, tiling, flooring, carpentry and finishing packages as part of the wider refurbishment.
Do you undertake complete strip-out before refurbishment?
Strip-out can form part of the project where existing finishes, fixtures, kitchens, bathrooms, partitions or other elements need to be removed before the proposed work is constructed.
Does house refurbishment require Building Regulations approval?
Some refurbishment work may require Building Regulations approval, while other works may be exempt or handled through suitable competent-person arrangements. Requirements depend on the work being carried out and should be established for the specific project.
Is planning permission the same as Building Regulations?
No. They are separate systems. Depending on the project, planning permission, Building Regulations approval, both or neither may apply.
What affects the cost of house refurbishment in London?
Key factors include property size and condition, structural alterations, building-services requirements, the number of kitchens and bathrooms, specification of finishes, access, logistics and the overall complexity of the work.
Can you refurbish a period property?
Period properties can be refurbished, but the existing construction, condition and any relevant restrictions need to be considered when establishing the scope and proposed methods.
Can you refurbish a property and build an extension at the same time?
Yes. Where appropriate, extension construction can be coordinated with refurbishment of the existing property so structural, services and finishing work can be considered together.
Which areas of London does Crestane cover?
Suitable refurbishment projects can be considered throughout Greater London, including Central, North, North West, West, South West, South, South East and East London.
What should I send with my refurbishment enquiry?
Start with the property postcode and a description of the proposed work. Existing photographs, architectural drawings, structural information, specifications and an intended start date can also help where available.