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House Renovations in Upminster
A better layout, new services throughout and a finish you notice every day. Planned, managed and built by one team.
Renovating in Upminster
Upminster houses are well built but often still have original wiring, single-skin back additions and small rooms that no longer suit the way families live.
What works here
These houses are solid but often tired. We replan the ground floor, renew the services, restore the period details worth keeping and bring the insulation up to date.
Consents for renovation in Upminster
Most renovation work here is covered by building control rather than planning. On Hall Lane and in the conservation areas, windows, doors and front gardens are expected to keep their original character. Applications go to the London Borough of Havering. 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
What do you keep in a 1930s Upminster house?
Usually the stair, the fireplaces, original doors and leaded glass where it survives. Everything behind the walls, including wiring, plumbing, heating and insulation, is renewed.
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 Upminster?
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.