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House Renovations in Epping
A better layout, new services throughout and a finish you notice every day. Planned, managed and built by one team.
Renovating in Epping
Epping’s older houses can include timber frames, lime plaster and early brickwork that need specialist repair rather than replacement.
What works here
Period houses and cottages in Epping need careful work: original timbers and details repaired, with modern comfort added discreetly.
Consents for renovation in Epping
Listed building consent covers internal and external work on listed houses. Unlisted houses in the conservation area mainly need permission for changes to the outside. Applications go to Epping Forest District Council. We handle them for you.
How it works
Survey
We walk the house with you and record what should be kept, repaired or replaced.
Plan
A new layout, a clear specification and a schedule of works you can follow.
Permissions
Planning, listed building consent where needed, building control and party walls.
Enjoy
One team renovates it and hands it back finished.
Roads we work on
Questions
Do you use lime plaster on older Epping houses?
Yes. Old walls need to breathe, so we repair with lime plasters and mortars rather than modern gypsum and cement, which can trap moisture.
Can we live in the house during the renovation?
Sometimes, for smaller or phased work. For a full renovation most clients move out, which is safer and usually quicker. We will advise at the first visit.
Do I need planning permission to renovate a house in Epping?
Internal work on an unlisted house rarely needs it. Listed houses need listed building consent for almost any change, and in a conservation area new windows, roofs and front elevations often need permission.
Can we live in the house during the renovation?
For a whole-house renovation it is usually better to move out. Work to a single floor, or work in phases, can be planned around you staying in.
From our completed projects
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We take a limited number of houses each year. A director reviews every enquiry.