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Costs and included work
For renovation and refurbishment, compare the scope first: preparation, demolition, services, materials and finish level. A price is useful only when supply and finishing work are clearly defined.
| Work / price basis | Starting indication | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Renovation and refurbishment | Price on request | Preparation, demolition, services, materials and finish level |
What affects your total?
The existing building and proposed layout matter more than floor area alone. Separate structure, services, finishes and provisional sums so quotations can be compared.
What to send with your request
Send a floor plan, photos of each room, proposed changes and the intended finish level. Include your postcode, preferred schedule and the elements that must remain, so the scope can be assessed.
Renovation with a coordinated plan
Start with the existing building, the problems to resolve and the intended use. A whole-home renovation, loft conversion and business-premises refurbishment need different scopes. We discuss priorities and how the work will be sequenced.
Investigate before closing up
Existing structure, damp and building services influence the design. Agree which surveys are needed and what happens if concealed defects are found. New finishes should follow the necessary repairs, rather than conceal unresolved problems.
Keep the trades in sequence
Demolition and structural work come before new service routes and finishing. Coordinate plumbers, electricians, plasterers, tilers and painters around one plan. Record decisions about materials and layouts early to reduce rework.
Plan living arrangements and handover
Discuss access, dust protection, storage and temporary facilities. A phased renovation may need agreed boundaries between occupied and working areas. At handover, review the result, documentation and any outstanding work together.
Explore services and costs
From preparation to handover
The sequence is tailored to your project. See what is prepared, carried out and checked at handover.
Initial assessment
Identify existing defects and the requirements for your home.
Investigations
Have the structure, moisture conditions and installations assessed.
Plan
Agree the layout, materials and order of work.
Budget
Discuss the quote, choices and allowances for unforeseen work.
Preparation
Arrange occupancy, storage and site access.
Strip-out
Carefully remove the agreed elements.
Building work
Alter walls, floors and the structure as agreed.
Installations
Install pipework, cabling and technical equipment.
Finishing
Complete plastering, tiling and painting.
Handover
Inspect the result and discuss how to use and maintain it.
Frequently asked questions
Where does a complete renovation start?
Identify what stays, what changes and how the property will be used afterwards. Then create one scope covering building work, services and finishes, including how these depend on each other.
Can a renovation be phased?
Phasing can be part of the plan. Discuss which rooms must remain usable and which tasks depend on others. Extra protection or repeated mobilisation can affect timing and cost.
How can I avoid uncertainty about additional work?
Use a written scope, agreed selections and exclusions. Record changes and their effects on cost and schedule before execution. Concealed defects need separate assessment when discovered.