Property Refurbishments
— Property refurbishment · South London
Full house refurbishments across South London.
Period restorations, contemporary remodels, kitchen and bathroom installations, structural alterations — every trade in-house, one project manager from start to finish.
Property refurbishment in South London is our largest category — full house transformations from Victorian terraces in Clapham and Balham to Edwardian semis in Dulwich and Wimbledon, and family homes in Beckenham, Bromley, Banstead and Croydon. Two decades of South London refurbishments. Browse the gallery, then read how we work.
— Recent refurbishments
Full house refurbishments we’ve completed.
From compact two-bed terraces refreshed throughout to four-bed Victorian villas stripped back to brick and rebuilt. Every photograph below is from a real LMDEC project — no stock images, no manufacturer showrooms. Designed, built, and finished by our team.
— Project types
The refurbishments we deliver most often.
Full house refurbishments
Complete transformations of three and four-bedroom houses — rewire, re-plumb, replaster, new kitchen and bathrooms, new flooring throughout, full decoration, often with structural changes to open up the ground floor. Typical project takes 16-24 weeks. The most common refurbishment we deliver across South London family homes.
Period property restorations
Victorian and Edwardian houses brought back to life — original cornicing and ceiling roses repaired, sash windows restored, period staircases rebuilt, original tiled floors stripped and re-laid. Modern services hidden behind period detail. Conservation area compliance handled. Common in Dulwich, Clapham, Balham, Wimbledon Village and Chelsea.
Flat refurbishments
Conversion flats, mansion blocks, period maisonettes — full refurbishments working within the constraints of leasehold properties, freeholder consent, and party wall agreements with neighbours. Soundproofing between floors, careful waste management, considerate scheduling. Common in Kensington, Chelsea, Richmond, and Pimlico.
Buy-to-let and pre-sale refurbishments
Tight timelines, fixed budgets, sensible specifications — refurbishments designed to maximise rental yield or sale price without over-spec. Quick turnarounds (8-14 weeks for compact projects), with the right level of finish for the postcode. Common across Croydon, Bromley, Beckenham and South London buy-to-let portfolios.
— What it costs
Property refurbishment costs in South London.
Honest ranges for full house refurbishments across South London in 2025-2026. Based on three-bedroom houses with a new kitchen, one or two new bathrooms, full rewire, re-plaster and decoration. The final price depends on the size, condition of the existing property, structural changes, and finish specifications.
Compact refurbishment · £80,000 – £150,000
Two to three-bedroom terrace or small semi. Mid-range new kitchen (£20-30k installed), one new bathroom (£10-15k installed), full rewire, replaster, refinished or new flooring throughout, full decoration. Sensible quality, no luxuries, perfect for buy-to-let landlords and growing families. Typical timeline: 12-16 weeks.
Standard refurbishment · £150,000 – £250,000
Three to four-bedroom family home. Bespoke shaker or handleless kitchen with island (£35-50k installed), two new bathrooms, including an ensuite (£25-35k combined), full rewire, full replastering, engineered oak or herringbone flooring, bespoke joinery, fitted wardrobes, premium lighting throughout, and a full structural opening between the kitchen and dining room. Typical timeline 16-20 weeks. Most common South London family refurbishment.
Luxury refurbishment · £250,000 – £500,000+
Four to five-bedroom Victorian or Edwardian villa, often combined with extension or loft conversion. Luxury kitchen with premium German or British cabinetry (£60-80k), three or four bathrooms with marble and frameless wet rooms (£60-100k combined), full structural reconfiguration, smart home integration, period feature restoration, bespoke joinery throughout, premium finishes everywhere. Typical timeline 20-32 weeks. Common in Wandsworth, Wimbledon Village, Dulwich, Chelsea, Kensington and Richmond.
Prices include construction, materials, our project management and a 10% contingency for unforeseen findings (rotten timbers, failed wiring, hidden damp). Architect fees, structural engineer fees, party wall surveyor fees, and council fees are separate — we’ll recommend trusted partners or work with your existing team. All prices exclude VAT.
— How we work
Our property refurbishment process.
A full house refurbishment is the biggest, most disruptive project most homeowners ever take on. Two decades of South London refurbishments have taught us how to do it without the horror stories — careful planning, in-house trades, fixed-price quotes, weekly progress meetings, transparent variations.
1. Site visit and feasibility
We visit the property, walk through every room, discuss your brief, check for the things that catch most builders out — Victorian wiring, lath-and-plaster ceilings, hidden damp, structural movement, leasehold or party wall implications. You get an honest answer about what’s possible and a budget range within 48 hours.
2. Design and specification
We work with your architect and interior designer, or recommend trusted partners. Detailed drawings, structural engineer’s calculations where needed, full schedule of finishes — every door, handle, tile, tap and paint colour agreed in writing before work starts.
3. Fixed-price quote and contract
Once drawings and specifications are agreed, we produce a fixed-price quote with everything itemised — labour, materials, finishes, contingency. Plain English contract with JCT-style milestones, stage payments tied to progress, and a payment schedule you can plan around.
4. Build
Strip out, structural work, first-fix electrics and plumbing, plastering, second-fix, kitchens and bathrooms, flooring, joinery, decoration, snagging. Typical refurbishment takes 16-24 weeks depending on size and scope. Weekly progress meetings, daily updates, transparent timeline tracking. Most clients move out for the duration — we’ll be honest at the quote stage about what’s realistic.
5. Handover and aftercare
Final clean, walkthrough, Building Regs completion certificate, all warranties and manuals handed over. Two-year workmanship warranty on the entire project. We return at six months to check plaster cracks, settling, weatherproofing, and decoration — included, no charge.
— Why LMDEC
Why South London families trust us with full refurbishments.
Two decades of full-house refurbishments. We’ve taken on Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, 1930s detached homes, mansion flats, period maisonettes and post-war family homes. We know the building stock, the planning officers, the conservation rules, and the construction quirks of every South London borough.
£2 million Public Liability insurance, two-year workmanship warranty on the entire project, six-month return visit included. All gas work carried out by individually qualified Gas Safe registered subcontractors; all electrical work by individually qualified NICEIC certified subcontractors. Registration numbers available on request for verification before work starts. Forty-three verified five-star reviews from real clients on Google, Trustindex and Yell.
Fixed-price quotes, transparent variations. Everything itemised before we start. If the strip-out uncovers something hidden — old asbestos, unexpected foundations, rotten timbers, failed waste pipes — we tell you immediately, give you the costs and options, and only proceed once you’ve agreed. No “surprise” invoices at the end.
£2M public liability insurance, gas-safe and NICEIC certified, two-year workmanship warranty on the entire project. We come back at six months to check the build — included, no charge. Forty-three verified five-star reviews from real clients on Google, Trustindex and Yell.
— Common questions
Frequently asked.
How long does a full house refurbishment take?
Typically 16-24 weeks on site for a three to four-bedroom family home refurbishment. Compact projects (two-bed terrace) can be done in 12-16 weeks. Luxury Victorian villa refurbishments with extension and loft can take 20-32 weeks. Add 8-16 weeks before that for design, planning approval, and Building Regs drawings.
Do I need to move out during the refurbishment?
For full house refurbishments — yes, in most cases. Kitchen, bathrooms and electrics will all be down for weeks at a time, plus structural work and replastering means dust and noise throughout. Some clients stay in one sealed-off room with a portable bathroom, but most arrange short-term rentals or stay with family. We’ll be honest at the quote stage about what’s realistic for your specific project.
What’s included in your fixed-price quote?
Everything we can foresee — labour, materials, finishes, project management, snagging, and a 10% contingency for unforeseen findings (rotten timbers, failed wiring, hidden damp behind plaster). Itemised by trade and area. Excluded: VAT, architect fees, structural engineer fees, party wall surveyor fees, council fees, and major variations you request after work starts. We’ll explain exactly what’s in and what’s out before you sign.
Do you work with my architect and interior designer?
Yes. Most luxury refurbishments in Kensington, Chelsea, Richmond and Wimbledon involve an architect, interior designer, structural engineer, and sometimes a planning consultant. We coordinate alongside your team, attend design meetings, manage material schedules, and handle site-level decisions. If you don’t have a team yet, we recommend trusted partners we work with regularly.
What if you find hidden problems during the strip-out?
Roughly one in three refurbishments uncovers something the survey couldn’t see — rotten joists behind plaster, asbestos in old insulation, failed waste pipes, lath-and-plaster ceilings beyond repair. We photograph it, quote the remedial work transparently, and only proceed once you’ve agreed in writing. The 10% contingency in our quote covers most surprises — bigger issues get itemised separately.
Do you take on listed building or conservation area projects?
Yes. We’ve worked on Grade II listed properties in Pimlico, Wimbledon Village, Richmond and Chelsea, plus extensive conservation area refurbishments across Bickley, Chislehurst, Cator Estate Beckenham, and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Listed Building Consent and conservation area applications are coordinated with planning consultants and heritage architects from the start of every project.
— Refurbishments by area
Property refurbishment across South London.
Each South London borough has different building stock, planning rules, and conservation requirements. Browse our area-specific pages to see what we typically deliver in your postcode — including local costs, council planning notes, and recent project examples.
Wandsworth refurbishment · Richmond upon Thames · Kensington & Chelsea · Wimbledon · Croydon · Purley & Kenley · Banstead · Beckenham · Bromley · Warlingham
Related services: Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Extensions & loft conversions · Electrical services · Plumbing & heating · Flooring installation · Full pricing guide
— Ready to start
Let’s talk about your refurbishment.
Free site visit and detailed feasibility within 48 hours — what’s possible, what it costs, and how long it will take. No pressure, no obligation.