Questions people ask us
How much does a full house renovation cost in London?
It depends on the size of the home and how much of the first fix is renewed, which is why our quote shows three options. As a guide, a bathroom is typically £15,000 to £20,000, a kitchen £14,000 to £25,000 excluding the units and appliances, and a bedroom or living room £10,000 to £20,000, all including labour, construction materials, waste removal and site management. A two-bedroom flat renovated throughout usually lands between £100,000 and £160,000. Use the quick quote for a figure based on your own rooms.
How long does it take?
A single bathroom is about three weeks on site; a kitchen three to four. A full two-bedroom flat is usually twelve to sixteen weeks, and a whole house sixteen to twenty-four. You get a programme of works with the tender, and we report progress against it every week or two.
Can we live in the property while you work?
Often yes, room by room, and many of our clients do. For a full flat renovation where every room is stripped at once it is usually better to move out for the middle of the programme. We will tell you honestly which applies at the survey.
Who chooses the tiles, taps and kitchen?
You do. We give you a room-by-room list of finish materials with quantities; you add the products you like, or use our procurement service and we source, order, track and receive everything for you. We don't choose colours or styles on your behalf, but we can recommend interior designers we have worked with.
How do payments work?
A deposit before the start date, then stage payments released as each stage of the works is completed, and a small final sum held back until the snagging is signed off. The full plan is drawn on the programme so you can see when each payment falls.
Are you insured and accredited?
Build Place Ltd is a member of the Federation of Master Builders. We carry public liability and employer's liability insurance and only use licensed waste carriers.
