Full House Refurbishments in London
Complete property refurbishments managed under one contract. Strip-out to sign-off — structural alterations, full rewire, replumb, plastering, kitchen, bathrooms, decoration. Fixed price before we start.
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Who we deliver refurbishments for
Homeowners
Full house refurbishments and whole-flat renovations — typically combining structural changes, a new kitchen, new bathrooms, full M&E upgrade, and decoration throughout. We take your property from dated to completed in a single managed project.
Property investors and landlords
Pre-let and pre-sale refurbishments for private and HMO rental properties. We work efficiently to minimise void periods, hit practical completion dates, and ensure the property meets all licensing and compliance requirements.
Estate agents and developers
Refurbishments of vacant or part-occupied properties for resale or tenanting. We provide detailed scope and cost information for pre-purchase due diligence, and can mobilise quickly once a transaction completes.
What a full refurbishment includes
We manage the complete sequence — not individual trades in isolation. Every stage below is coordinated under one contract.
Strip-out and enabling works
Structural alterations
Groundworks and drainage
First-fix electrical
First-fix plumbing and heating
Thermal insulation and airtightness
Plastering and screeding
Second-fix and fit-out
Decoration
All second-fix materials (sanitaryware, kitchen units and appliances, flooring, light fittings, tiles) are client-supplied unless specifically agreed otherwise. RCB does not install carpet.
Refurbishment costs in London (2026)
Studio / one-bedroom flat
Full gut refurbishment including replaster, rewire, replumb, bathroom, kitchen, and decoration.
Two-bedroom flat
As above, typically including two bathrooms or an en-suite.
Three-bedroom terraced house
Full refurbishment across all floors — structural alterations, full M&E, two bathrooms, kitchen, decoration.
Four-bedroom semi-detached or detached house
Larger footprint, more M&E, typically three or more bathrooms.
HMO conversion (5–8 rooms)
Includes fire compartmentation, fire doors, emergency lighting, multiple kitchens or en-suites. See HMO Conversion service page.
These are guide ranges only. Final price depends on the current condition of the property, structural complexity, specification level, and procurement route. A site visit is required before a reliable estimate can be provided.
Why a principal contractor matters for refurbishments
Many homeowners manage refurbishments by coordinating individual trades themselves — electrician, plumber, plasterer, decorator. This approach appears cheaper but frequently isn't: trades work out of sequence, earlier work gets damaged by later trades, and the homeowner absorbs the coordination risk.
We act as principal contractor — one contract, one programme, one price, one point of accountability. We sequence and manage all trades. Our project managers coordinate the handoffs between structural, M&E, plaster, and fit-out so the programme runs efficiently and you're not caught managing disputes between trades.
Useful guides
Full house refurbishment cost in London — what to budget
Realistic costs for studios, flats, terraces and larger houses in 2026.
HMO conversion guide for landlords
Fire safety, licensing, room sizes and what a compliant HMO conversion involves.
How to find a good builder in London
What to verify, what questions to ask, and what red flags to watch for.
Building Regulations for house extensions
What gets inspected, why it matters, and how to get your completion certificate.
Plan your London refurbishment
Free site survey. Detailed written scope. Fixed price. One team from strip-out to sign-off. Evenings and weekends available.
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