House & Flat Refurbishment — London
Ground floor refurbishments, full house renovations, investment refurbs, and flat renovations across Greater London. All trades coordinated by one accountable team — one contract, one programme.
rcbGroup projectRefurbishments we've completed
Photographs from rcbGroup refurbishment projects: herringbone oak floors, oak doors and staircases, rooflights, shower rooms and period rooms brought back to life.
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Completed projectDuring the works
Refurbishment starts with careful strip-out and structural work. These photos were taken on an rcbGroup project before the finishes went in.
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Work in progressRefurbishments on video
A full home refurbishment in South London, and a client talking through their apartment refurbishment on site.
Design visuals from our projects
3D visuals prepared for an rcbGroup whole-house project — used to agree layouts, lighting and finishes room by room before work starts. These are design renders, not photographs of finished work.
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3D design visualRefurbishment Types
Prices are indicative starting points. Final cost depends on scope, condition of the property, specification level, and size. Prices exclude VAT, architect fees, and planning fees.
Ground Floor Refurbishment
Hall, living, dining, and kitchen renovation. Structural reconfiguration, new M&E, plastering, decorating, flooring, kitchen installation.
From £20,000Full House Refurbishment
Top-to-bottom renovation — strip, new M&E throughout, all rooms replastered, new kitchen and bathrooms, decorating and flooring throughout.
From £45,000Investment / Buy-to-Let Refurb
Specification balanced for the rental or resale market. Robust finishes, durable M&E, void period minimised through tight programme management.
From £30,000Flat Refurbishment
Full flat renovation including kitchen, bathrooms, M&E upgrade, plastering, and decorating. Works coordinated with building management where applicable.
From £25,000What's Included
- ✓Full strip-out and enabling works
- ✓Structural alterations where required (with engineer coordination)
- ✓First-fix electrics — new consumer unit, circuits, and distribution
- ✓First-fix plumbing — all supply and waste
- ✓Plastering throughout
- ✓Second-fix electrics — sockets, switches, lighting
- ✓Second-fix plumbing — heating, radiators, cylinders
- ✓Kitchen installation (client-supplied units and appliances)
- ✓Bathroom and ensuite installation (client-supplied sanitaryware)
- ✓Flooring installation (client-supplied materials)
- ✓Internal door installation (client-supplied or included by agreement)
- ✓Skirting, architrave, and boxing-in joinery
- ✓Painting and decorating
- ✓All rubbish removal and site clearance
- ✓CDM compliance and Health & Safety File
- ✓Building Control sign-off where required
Standard Exclusions
- —All second-fix materials are client-supplied (sanitaryware, tiles, kitchen units, flooring finish, light fittings)
- —rcbGroup does not supply or install carpet
- —Architect or designer fees
- —Structural engineer fee (charged separately where required)
- —Planning application fee (where required)
- —Party wall surveyor fee (where required)
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Refurbishment FAQs
How much does a full house refurbishment cost in London?
A full house refurbishment in London typically costs from £45,000 for a standard 3-bedroom property, rising to £80,000–£120,000+ for larger properties or those requiring significant structural work and premium finishes. Ground floor refurbishments start from £20,000. Investment refurbishments start from £30,000. Exact costs depend on property size, scope of works, specification level, and whether structural alterations are required.
How long does a full house refurbishment take?
A full house refurbishment in London typically takes 10–20 weeks on site depending on the scope. Ground floor refurbishments take 6–10 weeks. Investment refurbishments can be completed in 8–12 weeks with tight programme management. Pre-construction (design, Building Control, procurement) typically adds 4–8 weeks before site start.
Do I need planning permission for a house refurbishment?
Most internal refurbishments do not require planning permission. However, structural alterations (removing loadbearing walls), changes to windows, roof alterations, or changes to the external appearance may require planning or permitted development confirmation. Building Regulations approval is required for most structural, electrical, plumbing, and thermal work. rcbGroup coordinates all compliance as standard.
Can I stay in my home during a refurbishment?
This depends on the scope. Ground floor or single-phase refurbishments may allow you to remain in part of the property. Full house refurbishments typically require the property to be vacated for the duration of works. rcbGroup discusses occupancy planning during the pre-construction stage and programmes work accordingly.
Who supplies the kitchen, bathroom, and flooring materials?
For all rcbGroup refurbishments, second-fix materials — including kitchen units and appliances, sanitaryware, and flooring — are client-supplied unless specifically agreed otherwise. rcbGroup can assist with procurement and sourcing guidance. rcbGroup supplies all labour, plant, first-fix materials, and general building materials.
What areas of London does rcbGroup cover for refurbishments?
rcbGroup covers all 32 London boroughs and the City of London for house and flat refurbishments. Core areas include South East, South West and West London — including Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Hounslow, Ealing, Richmond, and Tower Hamlets — with projects taken across all zones and beyond the M25 for larger schemes.