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House refurbishment in London
GONT LTD is a London building company that carries out full refurbishments of houses and flats: layout changes, kitchens and bathrooms, plumbing, heating and rewiring, and the finishes, managed as one project.
A full refurbishment touches every trade at once, so the order of work matters: structure first, then services, then plaster and finishes. We manage the whole process, from planning permission to building control sign-off.
For made-to-measure kitchens and furniture, and for new windows and doors, see No1 London, which shares our showroom in Fulham.
Scope
What’s included.
- Layout changes, including removing or moving walls
- Kitchens and bathrooms
- Plumbing, heating and full rewiring
- Floors, plastering, decorating and joinery details
- An extension or loft conversion as part of the same project
Planning your project
Time, cost and what to prepare.
What affects the time and cost
- The size of the property and how much changes
- Structural work, such as removing a load-bearing wall
- The state of the wiring, pipes and plaster
- The finishes you choose
Before you ask for a quote
- Floor plans or photos of each room
- A list of what must change and what can stay
- Any surveys or reports you already have
Rules in the UK
Permissions and regulations.
Internal work to a house rarely needs planning permission, but a listed building needs consent for almost any change, and in a flat the lease usually requires the freeholder's permission. Much refurbishment work falls under the Building Regulations: structural alterations, new bathrooms and drainage, rewiring under Part P, replacement windows and fire safety; see building regulations approval (gov.uk). The HSE warns that asbestos can be found in any building built or refurbished before the year 2000; see the HSE guide to asbestos.
General guidance only, based on gov.uk and the Planning Portal. Your council or building control has the final say.
Things to watch
- Removing a load-bearing wall needs building regulations approval.
- Asbestos can be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000, so check before you strip out.
- In a flat, check the lease and talk to the freeholder before you start.
How it works
From first call to finished room.
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Free consultation and quote
Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll give you a free quote for your project.
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The build
We review the project and agree the details, commence the work, then finish with quality control and a final check.
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6-month warranty
On our construction services.
FAQ
House Refurbishment: your questions.
What does a full house refurbishment include?
It can include layout changes, new kitchens and bathrooms, plumbing, heating, rewiring, floors, plastering and decorating, all run as one project.
Do I need planning permission to refurbish a house?
Usually not for internal work. Listed buildings need consent, and changes to the outside or an extension may need planning permission.
Can we live in the house during a full refurbishment?
It depends on the scope. When the kitchen, bathrooms, heating and wiring are all being replaced, most people move out for at least part of the work.
Can a refurbishment include an extension or a loft conversion?
Yes. Combining them means one set of drawings and approvals and one sequence of work.
Do you give a warranty?
Yes. GONT LTD offers a 6-month warranty on its construction services. If an issue appears in that time, we come back and put it right.
How do I get a free quote?
Call +44 7783 930505 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), email info@gont.co.uk or use the form on this page. The consultation and quote are free.
Which areas of London do you cover?
We work across West London and Central London. Our showroom is in Fulham.
Are you insured and certified?
Yes. GONT LTD has public liability insurance, and our team holds NICEIC and F-Gas certifications.
Articles
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