House Renovation Chelsea - All Trades - Fixed Price
House renovation Chelsea from £40,000. All trades in-house Gas Safe, NICEIC & structural. Project manager. Fixed price. Free site visit. Call 020 7129 7418.
A family on Flood Street called us in January.
They had purchased a Chelsea SW3 Victorian terrace eighteen months earlier, knowing it needed work. The plan was to renovate it floor by floor. Roof and structure first. Then the electrics and plumbing. Then the kitchen and bathrooms. Then decoration. Move in when it was done.
They had spent eighteen months managing four separate contractors.
The roofer finished in March. The electrician started in May, because he could not start until the roofer was finished and had a six-week waiting list. The plumber started in June, because the electrician had not finished first fix, and the plumber needed the walls open. The kitchen company quoted in September, for a January start, because they were booked until Christmas.
January came. The family was still not in the house. The kitchen had not started. The bathrooms were not done. The decoration had not begun. Eighteen months. Four contractors. Still not finished.
The renovation was not slow because the work was complex. It was slow because no one was responsible for the entire programme. The six-week gap between the roofer finishing and the electrician starting was six weeks. The house sat empty with no progress. The gap between the electrician and the plumber was four weeks. The gap between the plumber finishing first fix and the kitchen company being available was four months. Fourteen weeks of waiting. Fourteen weeks of an empty house, a family in rented accommodation, and a renovation that was not moving.
We took over the complete programme in January. All trades in-house. No waiting for separate contractors. No gaps between stages. One project manager was responsible for every stage from the day we started to the day the family moved in. The Flood Street house was completed, and the family moved in four months later.
Four months to complete what eighteen months of managing separate contractors had not.
Professional house renovation across Chelsea SW3, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, and Belgravia. All trades in-house roofing, structural, Gas Safe plumbing, NICEIC electrics, plastering, kitchen, bathrooms, decoration, and flooring. Single project manager. Fixed prices from £40,000. Victorian and period property specialists. Free site visit.
Benefits:
- House renovation Chelsea, all trades in-house, no subcontractors
- Single project manager from the first day to move-in day
- No programme gaps, all trades coordinated on one timeline
- Gas Safe plumbers and NICEIC electricians are employed directly
- Structural team in-house wall removal, extensions, and loft conversions
- Victorian and period property house renovation specialists
- Listed building and conservation area renovation experts
- Fixed price guarantee covering every trade and every stage
- Stalled renovation rescue taking over incomplete projects
- Free site visit and written fixed price quotation
- 12-month workmanship guarantee on all house renovation Chelsea
- From £40,000 Complete Renovation
- All Trades In House
- Single Project Manager
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Standard Call Out Charge | £95.00 +vat (additional hours @£75 p/h) |
Electrician | £115.00 +vat (additional hours @£95 p/h) |
Heating / Gas Engineer | £115.00 +vat (additional hours @£95 p/h) |
EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) | £240-420.00 +vat P.O.A |
PAT (Portable Appliance Test *incl 12 items) | £105.00 +vat (additional £5.00 per item ) |
GSI (Gas Safety Inspection) | £110.00 +vat |
Boiler Service | £120.00 +vat |
Combined GSI & Boiler Service | £210.00 +vat |
The family on Flood Street had done everything a Chelsea homeowner is told to do when planning a house renovation. They had bought the property with renovation in mind, factoring the renovation cost into their purchase decision. They had approached the renovation in the correct sequence, roof and structure before services, services before finishes. They had obtained multiple quotes for each trade and selected contractors with strong references. They had allowed what they believed was sufficient time.
What nobody told them is that what becomes apparent only when you are living it is that managing a house renovation in Chelsea across four separate contractors is itself a full-time job. And it is a job that most homeowners are not equipped to do, because the knowledge required to sequence trades correctly, manage the dependencies between them, and maintain the programme when one contractor falls behind is the knowledge of a professional project manager, not a family with jobs, children and a house to move into.
The correct sequence of a full house renovation in Chelsea is not intuitive. Roof and structure must be resolved before any interior work begins because water ingress from an unresolved roof will damage any plastering, decoration, or joinery below. First fix electrics and plumbing must be completed before walls are plastered, because the cables and pipes run within the wall and floor structure.
Plastering must be completed and dried before kitchens and bathrooms are installed, because kitchen and bathroom units installed against wet or unfinished walls create fixing problems and moisture issues that manifest later. Second fix electrics and plumbing, connecting all outlets, fitting all sockets and switches, connecting all sanitaryware, can only happen after kitchens and bathrooms are installed.
Eight stages. Every stage dependent on the previous one. And between each stage, if each stage is managed by a separate contractor with a separate waiting list a gap.
The family on Flood Street did not lose eighteen months to poor workmanship. Their roofer did good work. Their electrician did good work. Their plumber did good work. What they lost eighteen months to was the space between the work, the waiting lists, the scheduling gaps, and the absence of anyone whose job it was to eliminate them.
The six-week gap between the roofer finishing and the electrician starting was not caused by either contractor. The roofer finished when he said he would. The electrician started as soon as his waiting list allowed. The gap between them was simply the difference between when one contractor’s commitment ended and another’s availability began, with nobody managing that gap on the homeowner’s behalf.
Multiply that gap by four: roof to electrician, electrician to plumber, plumber to kitchen, kitchen to bathroom, and the mathematics of programme gaps becomes clear. Four gaps of four to six weeks each are sixteen to twenty-four weeks of a house sitting empty. At Chelsea, rented accommodation rates of £4,000 to £8,000 per month for a family-sized property, sixteen weeks of programme gaps cost £16,000 to £32,000 in rent alone. Before a single additional cost is calculated.
This is the hidden cost of managing a Chelsea house renovation across separate contractors. It is not the cost of the work. It is the cost of the time between work. And it is a cost that disappears entirely when one company with all trades in-house manages every stage on a single connected programme.
A complete house renovation programme for a Chelsea Victorian terrace managed by a single company with all trades in-house has eight stages and no gaps between them.
Stage one: roof and structure. All roofing work completed, including new roof covering where required, flashings, guttering, and chimney stacks. All structural work completed, including any wall removals, steel installations, and underpinning if required. The building must be weathertight and structurally resolved before any interior work begins. Duration typically two to four weeks, depending on the extent of work required.
Stage two: first fix electrics and plumbing. NICEIC electricians run all new cable routes, lighting circuits, socket circuits, cooker circuits, and consumer units. Gas Safe plumbers run all new pipe routes, heating flow and return, hot and cold water supply, gas supply to new cooker and boiler positions. All cables and pipes are installed within walls and floors before walls are closed in. Duration typically one to two weeks.
Stage three: plastering. All walls and ceilings plastered or made good following first fix work. New plasterboard where required. Coving and cornice reinstated in period rooms where the original has been damaged. Full drying time allowed before any joinery or fitting work begins. Duration typically two to three weeks, including drying time.
Stage four: kitchen and bathroom installation. Kitchen units, worktops, and appliances installed. Bathroom sanitaryware, tiles, and fittings installed. All installation work is carried out against plastered, dried, and prepared surfaces. Duration typically two to four weeks, depending on the number of bathrooms and the kitchen specification.
Stage five: second fix electrics and plumbing. NICEIC electricians fit all sockets, switches, light fittings, and electrical appliance connections. Gas Safe plumbers connect all sanitaryware, radiators, boilers, and hot water cylinders. Heating system commissioned and tested. Duration typically one week.
Stage six: decoration. All rooms are decorated with walls, ceilings, and woodwork. Period properties typically require more preparation time, filling, sanding, and priming original plaster and joinery to the standard required for a quality finish. Duration typically two to three weeks.
Stage seven: flooring. All floor coverings are installed in timber, stone, carpet, or tile, depending on each room’s specification. Flooring is installed last to protect it from damage during all preceding stages. Duration typically one week.
Stage eight: final finish and handover. All snagging has been identified and rectified. Property cleaned. All certifications and warranties issued. The project manager walks through the property with the homeowner, confirming satisfaction with every element.
Eight stages. No gaps. One project manager. One fixed price.
When we took over the Flood Street house renovation in January, the property was in the condition the family had described: roof complete, first fix electrics partially done, first fix plumbing partially done, walls not plastered, kitchen not started, bathrooms not started, decoration not started, and flooring not started.
Our project manager assessed the programme in the first week, identifying what had been completed correctly, what needed to be redone, and what remained outstanding at every stage. A revised programme was produced, and a fixed price for the complete remainder of the renovation was agreed with the family before any work began.
Our electricians completed first fix throughout the property. Our plumbers completed the first fix throughout. Our plasterers worked through every room’s walls and ceilings brought to the standard required for decoration. Kitchen installed. Three bathrooms installed. Second fix electrics and plumbing throughout. Decoration throughout. Flooring throughout.
The family moved into their Chelsea SW3 Victorian terrace in May, four months after calling us, nineteen months after purchasing the property. Four months to complete. Because when all trades are in-house, and one project manager is responsible for every stage, eight stages become a programme. Not a series of gaps with work in between.
Complete house renovation across Chelsea SW3 covering every stage from roof assessment through to final handover. Roofing, structural work, Gas Safe plumbing, NICEIC electrics, plastering, kitchen installation, bathroom installation, decoration, and flooring are all delivered by our in-house team under a single project manager. One fixed price. One team. No subcontractors. No programme gaps.
Complete house renovation Chelsea is the most comprehensive service we offer and the one that most clearly demonstrates the advantage of all trades in-house. A complete house renovation managed by one company on one programme is not simply more convenient than managing separate contractors. It is faster, more cost-effective when the full cost of programme gaps is accounted for, and more likely to produce a result that meets the standard expected in a Chelsea property.
Our complete house renovation Chelsea service begins with a free site visit and programme assessment because accurate fixed-price quoting for a complete house renovation requires understanding the existing condition of the property, the extent of work required at every stage, and the specification the homeowner wants for the finished result.
Victorian terrace renovation is the defining specification of our house renovation Chelsea work because Victorian terraces account for the majority of Chelsea’s residential property stock and because Victorian terrace renovation in Chelsea presents specific challenges that require specific knowledge and specific trades.
Original Victorian roofs, Welsh slate on most Chelsea terraces, require specialist assessment and either repair or replacement, depending on condition. Original Victorian party walls separating the terrace from its neighbours present sound insulation requirements and structural implications that modern partition walls do not. Original Victorian floor structures, suspended timber joists with boards above, require specific treatment for new bathroom and kitchen floor installations. And the Victorian plan forms separate rooms on each floor, a narrow staircase hall, rear kitchen typically requires structural changes to meet the open plan expectations of the contemporary Chelsea market.
Our Victorian terrace renovation Chelsea service addresses every one of these specific challenges with in-house expertise rather than generic renovation knowledge.
House renovation combined with a rear extension, side return infill, or loft conversion the complete transformation package that the Chelsea property market consistently rewards. House renovation and extension in Chelsea brings together planning management, structural design, building work, and interior renovation under a single fixed price and a single project manager.
The most common extension type in Chelsea Victorian terrace renovation is the rear extension, extending the ground floor kitchen and dining area into the garden. Side return infills building over the narrow side alley that runs alongside many Chelsea terraces are also common, adding width to the rear ground floor and creating the open plan kitchen dining space that defines contemporary Chelsea living. Loft conversions, converting the Victorian roof space into a bedroom and bathroom, are the third most common extension type and consistently one of the strongest value-adding projects available to Chelsea Victorian terrace owners.
Listed building house renovation in Chelsea and Belgravia, managing the complete renovation of Grade I, Grade II*, and Grade II listed properties where renovation must be planned and executed in full compliance with the listing conditions and, in many cases, with Listed Building Consent obtained before work begins.
Listed building house renovation in Chelsea requires a different approach to consent management than unlisted renovation. Any works that affect the character of the listed building, alterations to original features, changes to the external appearance, or removal of historic fabric require Listed Building Consent from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. We assess the consent position for every listed building house renovation Chelsea project before any specification decisions are made, and manage the consent application where required.
House refurbishment for Chelsea properties where the structure and services are sound, and the renovation focus is on updating the finish, new kitchen, new bathrooms, decoration throughout, new flooring, and associated updating of electrics and plumbing to current standards. House refurbishment Chelsea is the appropriate scope where the property is habitable and structurally sound, but the finish and specification no longer meet the standard expected at the Chelsea market level.
Our house refurbishment Chelsea service applies the same all-trades-in-house, single-project-manager, fixed-price approach as our complete renovation. The difference is in the scope of work rather than the method of delivery.
Structural house renovation for Chelsea properties where the renovation is primarily or significantly driven by structural work, wall removals for open plan conversion, load-bearing structural alterations, underpinning, or structural repairs to the Victorian building fabric. Structural house renovation Chelsea requires structural engineering input, Building Regulations management, and a building team capable of working safely with the specific structural conditions of Victorian terrace construction.
Our structural team, employed in-house, carries out structural wall removals, steel beam installations, and associated structural work as an integrated element of the house renovation programme rather than as a separate preliminary contract that must be completed before the renovation can begin.
Stalled house renovation rescue for Chelsea homeowners who are partway through a renovation that has stopped either because a contractor has not performed, because the programme has collapsed under the weight of coordination between separate trades, or because the homeowner has run out of capacity to manage the project.
This was the situation on Flood Street. And it is not unusual. The complexity of Victorian terrace renovation in Chelsea, the number of trades required, the dependency between stages, and the specific knowledge required to manage the sequence correctly mean that renovations managed by homeowners across separate contractors frequently stall. When they do, the damage is not just to the programme. It is to the family’s living situation, their finances, and their confidence that the property will ever be finished.
We assess stalled renovations honestly, identifying what has been completed correctly and can be built upon, what needs to be redone, and what remains outstanding. We provide a fixed price for the complete remainder of the renovation and a programme with a realistic completion date. Then we deliver it.
What Is Included in Our House Renovation Chelsea Service
Complete roofing assessment and repair or replacement as the first stage of every house renovation Chelsea programme. Welsh slate repair and replacement on Chelsea Victorian terraces. Flat roof assessment and replacement where required, EPDM rubber or torch-on felt to the appropriate specification. Valley repairs. Flashing repairs and replacement. Guttering cast iron profile to match the original on period properties. Chimney stack repairs, repointing, and lead flashing. All roofing work is completed before any interior renovation work begins because a weathertight building fabric is the foundation of every subsequent stage.
Structural assessment, engineer coordination, Building Regulations management, wall removal, steel installation, and structural making good were all carried out by our in-house structural team. Open plan conversion structural work as part of the house renovation programme rather than as a separate preliminary contract. Loft conversion structural work, raising the ridge, installing a structural ridge beam, and installing new floor structure at the loft level. Rear extension structural work, new foundations, new walls, flat or pitched roof structure. All structural work to the engineer’s specification with Building Regulations sign-off before enclosing.
Complete plumbing installation or upgrade by our Gas Safe registered plumbers. New heating system installation: boiler, radiators, pipework throughout. Plumbing layout reconfiguration where kitchens and bathrooms are moving. Hot water system, unvented cylinder or combi boiler, depending on the property’s requirements. All Gas Safe notifications completed. Pressure testing of all new pipework before walls are closed in. Boiler installation with manufacturer warranty registration.
Complete rewire or partial rewire by our NICEIC-approved electricians, depending on the condition of the existing installation and the extent of the house renovation. Consumer unit replacement and upgrade. New lighting circuits throughout. New socket circuits throughout. Dedicated circuits for kitchen appliances, electric vehicle charger where required, and any other high-draw appliances. All electrical work to current Part P requirements. NICEIC certification is issued on completion. Electrical installation condition report provided where required.
Full plastering throughout by our in-house plastering team working immediately after first fix electrics and plumbing are complete, with no gap in the programme between trades. Plasterboard installation to new stud partitions and ceiling build-ups. Skim plastering to existing walls and ceilings where the existing plaster is sound. Full replaster where existing plaster is damaged, contaminated, or detached. Coving and cornice in period rooms, reinstating original profiles where damaged during first fix work or installing new coving to match the existing profile. Full drying time is managed within the programme before any subsequent stage begins.
Complete kitchen renovation as an integrated stage of the house renovation programme, not a separate kitchen company contract. Kitchen design, all enabling trade work, plumbing, electrics, structural and kitchen installation, all delivered by our team as a single stage in the renovation programme. No gap between the completion of the plastering stage and the kitchen installation beginning. No waiting for a kitchen company to become available four months after the first fix is done. The kitchen is specified, ordered, and ready for installation when the programme reaches that stage.
Complete bathroom renovation for every bathroom in the property, en-suites, family bathrooms, and cloakrooms as integrated stages of the house renovation programme. All bathroom renovation work by our in-house team, including Gas Safe plumbing, NICEIC electrics, waterproofing, tiling, and fixture installation, all coordinated as part of the single programme. Multiple bathrooms were renovated in sequence without the delays that arise when each bathroom is managed as a separate trade package.
Full internal decoration by our in-house decorating team will begin immediately after the kitchen and bathroom installation stage is complete, and second fix electrics and plumbing are done. Preparation of all surfaces, filling, sanding, and priming, to the standard required for quality decoration in a Chelsea period property. Walls, ceilings, and all woodwork are decorated throughout. Period properties require significantly more preparation time than modern properties. Original plaster has a different texture and porosity than new plasterboard, and original joinery requires careful preparation to achieve a contemporary painted finish.
All floor coverings are installed by our in-house team as the final stage before the property is handed over, protecting the flooring from damage during all preceding stages. Timber flooring, engineered oak, and solid hardwood laid and finished. Stone and tile flooring is cut and laid to the pattern specified. Carpet fitted throughout where specified. Existing original floorboards are sanded and sealed where the homeowner wants to retain the Victorian floor. Transition strips, threshold bars, and all associated joinery details completed.
A dedicated project manager is assigned to every house renovation Chelsea project, responsible for every trade, every stage, and every decision from the day the programme begins to the day the homeowner moves in. Daily site presence during active work stages. Weekly progress updates to the homeowner. Management of all Building Regulations inspections. Management of all trade sequencing so the programme never stalls waiting for one stage to finish before the next can begin. Single point of contact for every question, concern, and decision throughout the renovation.
The project manager is the reason that all trades in-house translates into a programme without gaps because they are the person who knows when the plasterers will be finished, when the kitchen is arriving, and when the electricians need to return for second fix. Without that knowledge in a single person, the gaps that cost the Flood Street family fourteen weeks appear between every stage.
House Renovation Costs Chelsea
A full Victorian terrace renovation in Chelsea roof assessment and repair, complete rewire, new heating system, one kitchen renovation, two to three bathrooms, plastering throughout, decoration throughout, and new flooring throughout without structural extension or loft conversion: typically £40,000 to £80,000 depending on the size of the property, the extent of roof and structural work required, the kitchen specification, and the bathroom specification.
This is the most common specification for house renovation Chelsea, the mid-terrace Victorian property purchased in need of full renovation, renovated to the standard expected in the Chelsea market, and prepared for either owner occupation or letting. The Flood Street property sat in the middle of this range at completion.
A full house renovation in Chelsea covering all structural work, including any open plan conversions, complete rewire, new heating system, kitchen renovation, three or more bathrooms, full plastering, decoration, and flooring: typically £60,000 to £150,000 depending on the size of the property, the extent of structural work, and the specification of the finished result.
At the upper end of this range, larger Chelsea terraces or townhouses with significant structural work, high-specification kitchens and bathrooms, and premium flooring and decoration, the investment reflects both the scope of the project and the quality standard required to produce a result appropriate for a Chelsea property at the current market level.
A house renovation combined with a rear extension, side return, or loft conversion: typically £80,000 to £250,000 depending on the size and specification of the extension and the extent of the accompanying renovation. Rear extensions on Chelsea Victorian terraces typically cost £40,000 to £80,000 for the structural and building work alone before the renovation of the existing property is costed. Loft conversions typically add £30,000 to £60,000 to the renovation programme, depending on the structural approach and the bathroom specification for the new loft level.
The value-adding potential of renovation with extension in Chelsea is significant. A properly renovated and extended Chelsea Victorian terrace can add £100,000 to £400,000 to the property’s value, depending on the quality of the work and the specification of the result.
The five factors that most significantly affect house renovation cost in Chelsea are the current condition of the roof and structure whether repair or full replacement is required; the extent of the electrical installation that needs to be replaced a full rewire costs significantly more than a consumer unit upgrade and partial rewire; the number and specification of bathrooms; the kitchen specification; and whether structural extension or conversion work is included in the scope.
In Chelsea Victorian terraces, the roof and structural condition is the variable that most frequently surprises homeowners who have not obtained a structural survey before purchasing, because the extent of roof and structural work required in a property that has not been maintained is often greater than a visual inspection suggests. Our free site visit for house renovation Chelsea includes an honest assessment of the roof and structural condition, so the fixed price we quote reflects the true extent of work required rather than an optimistic assumption that will be revised upward during the programme.
House Renovation in Chelsea Period Properties
Victorian terrace renovation in Chelsea is defined by six characteristics that distinguish it from renovation in modern properties. Original Welsh slate roofs requiring specialist assessment and either targeted repair or full replacement, depending on the age and condition of the existing covering. Original solid brick wall construction, no cavity wall, meaning damp management relies entirely on the integrity of the external render or pointing and the internal plaster rather than a cavity break. Original suspended timber floors requiring specific treatment for wet room installations and careful assessment for any additional loads from new stone or tile floor finishes.
Original Victorian plan form typically requires structural changes to meet open plan expectations. Original Victorian services in many Chelsea properties, original cast iron drainage, lead supply pipes in some pre-1900 buildings, and knob-and-tube or early rubber-insulated wiring in properties that have not been rewired since the mid-twentieth century. And original Victorian joinery and plasterwork cornicing, dado rails, architraves, skirtings that require careful protection during the renovation and reinstatement where damaged.
Our Victorian terrace renovation Chelsea team works in these properties every day. The specific knowledge required to renovate a Victorian terrace in Chelsea correctly to protect the period features while modernising the fabric and services is accumulated over years of working in SW3 and the surrounding postcodes, not imported from a generic renovation background.
The correct renovation sequence for a Chelsea Victorian terrace is not optional; it is the only sequence that produces the result without creating problems that have to be undone and redone at additional cost.
Roof and structure first, always. A single rainstorm through an unresolved roof can undo weeks of plastering and decoration below. Structural wall removals must be complete before first fix services are run, because the structural work changes the building layout that the services need to follow.
First fix services before plastering always. Every cable and pipe that runs within the wall or floor structure must be in position before the walls are closed in. Running cables or pipes after plastering means cutting channels, running surface conduit, or lifting floors, all of which are additional costs and damage to work already completed.
Plastering before kitchen and bathroom installation is always. Units installed against wet or unfinished plaster will move as the plaster dries and shrinks. Tile adhesive will not bond correctly to unfinished surfaces. The kitchen and bathroom installation stage must not begin until plastering is complete and dry.
Decoration before flooring is always. Dropping paint on an installed timber floor, dragging ladders across a new stone floor, or spilling adhesive on a carpet are all avoidable if flooring is the last stage before handover. The floor is the last thing installed and the first thing protected on handover day.
Listed building house renovation in Chelsea is the most complex and most rewarding renovation category we work in, complex because the consent requirements add a layer of management that unlisted renovation does not require, and rewarding. After all, the quality of the period building fabric in Chelsea’s listed properties, the craftsmanship of original joinery, plasterwork, and masonry, makes the finished result genuinely exceptional when the renovation is carried out correctly.
Chelsea has a high concentration of listed buildings, Georgian and early Victorian properties on the principal streets and squares of Belgravia and Knightsbridge, mid to late Victorian terraces in the core Chelsea conservation area, and individual listed buildings scattered throughout SW3 and SW10. Every listed building renovation we carry out begins with a detailed assessment of the specific listing conditions, what is listed, what requires consent, and what can proceed under existing permitted development provisions.
Where Listed Building Consent is required, which, for a complete house renovation in a listed Chelsea property, is common, we prepare the consent application, engage with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s conservation team, and manage the consent process alongside the renovation programme. We do not begin work that requires consent until consent is in hand.
Chelsea’s conservation area designation covers the majority of the borough’s residential streets and means that external works associated with house renovation extensions, alterations to rooflines, changes to window specification, and external cladding require planning consent rather than proceeding under permitted development. We advise on the planning position for all external works at the site visit stage and manage planning applications where consent is required.
The Chelsea conservation area also has specific requirements for materials. Replacement windows must match the original specification in material and profile, roofing materials must respect the character of the existing roofscape, and extension materials must be appropriate to the conservation area context. Our renovation team is familiar with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s conservation area guidance and specifies materials accordingly.
Mansion block house renovation in Chelsea, typically involving apartments rather than whole buildings, presents a different set of constraints from terrace renovation. Management company consent is typically required for significant structural or plumbing alterations. Noise restrictions during renovation work are usually restricted to weekday daytime hours, affecting the programme. Waste removal must follow management company procedures. And the concrete frame construction of most Chelsea mansion blocks means that structural alteration possibilities are more limited than in masonry terrace properties.
Our mansion block renovation Chelsea service manages all management company relationships, submitting the required documentation, obtaining consent where needed, and working within the management company’s requirements throughout the programme.
Why Choose Our House Renovation Chelsea Service
Roofers. Structural team. Gas Safe plumbers. NICEIC electricians. Plasterers. Kitchen fitters. Bathroom fitters. Decorators. Flooring installers. All are employed directly by Chelsea Property Renovation & Maintenance Ltd. The Flood Street family’s renovation stalled because four separate contractors each had their own waiting list, and nobody was responsible for eliminating the gaps between them. Our house renovation Chelsea service eliminates the gaps because all trades are in-house, and one project manager coordinates every stage.
Every house renovation Chelsea project has a dedicated project manager who is present on site every working day during active work stages. They know where every trade is in the programme. They know what needs to happen next. They know when the plasterers will be finished, when the kitchen arrives, and when the electricians need to return for second fix. They are the single point of contact for the homeowner throughout the renovation and the single point of accountability for every stage of the programme.
The fourteen weeks that the Flood Street family lost to gaps between separate contractors disappeared when we took over, because all trades are in-house, and the project manager sequences every stage with no gap between them. First fix electrics and plumbing completed. Plasterers on site the following week. Kitchen arriving when plastering is complete and dry. Second fix electricians and plumbers returning as kitchen and bathroom installation completes. No waiting. No gaps.
All plumbing team Gas Safe registered, the legal requirement for anyone working on gas supplies and appliances in a Chelsea property. Complete heating system installation, boiler installation, and gas supply work all carried out by Gas Safe-registered engineers. Gas Safe certification issued at completion.
All electrical team NICEIC approved. Full rewire or partial rewire certified under Part P of the Building Regulations by our NICEIC-approved electricians. No separate Building Control application required for electrical work. NICEIC electrical installation certificate issued at project handov
The price on our house renovation Chelsea quotation is the price on our invoice. House renovation projects are the most complex renovation work we do, and the temptation for less scrupulous contractors to present variations and additions during the programme is significant. We do not do this. If we discover something during the renovation that affects the cost, we stop, discuss it with the homeowner, and agree on any change to the price before proceeding. The fixed price we quote is the fixed price we charge.
Every house renovation Chelsea quotation begins with a free site visit and a thorough inspection of the property, covering every element that affects the renovation programme and cost. Roof condition. Structural condition. Existing electrical installation. Existing plumbing and heating. Floor structure. Wall condition. We produce an honest assessment of what the complete renovation requires before we quote, so the price we give you reflects the real extent of work rather than an optimistic figure that grows during the programme.
289 Brompton Road SW3. Our house renovation Chelsea team is genuinely local, not a national renovation company with a Chelsea postcode in its service area description. We know the property types, the planning requirements, the conservation area rules, and the specific challenges of Victorian terrace renovation across SW3. We are available to attend your property quickly for site visits, programme updates, and any post-completion matters.
All house renovation Chelsea work is guaranteed for 12 months from completion. Gas Safe certification issued. NICEIC Part P certification issued. Building Regulations certification was issued where structural work was carried out. All manufacturer warranties for boiler, kitchen appliances, and bathroom sanitaryware are provided at handover. Every document the homeowner needs to demonstrate the renovation was carried out correctly, for insurance, mortgage, or resale purposes, is provided on handover day.
Our House Renovation Process Chelsea
The project manager attends your property. Complete inspection of the roof, structure, electrics, plumbing, floor condition, and wall condition. Renovation scope discussed in full. Extension or conversion requirements identified. Specification agreed in outline. Honest assessment of what is required at every stage. No charge. No obligation. Call 020 7129 7418 to arrange.
Written fixed price quotation covering every element of the house renovation, every trade, every stage, every material, and the 12-month workmanship guarantee. The programme timeline included realistic stage durations and a projected completion date. The price on the quote is the price on the invoice.
Roofing work completed, first repair or replacement as required. All structural work, wall removals, steel installations, extension foundations and structures where applicable were completed before any interior work began. Building Regulations inspections for structural work were arranged and passed. The building is weathertight and structurally resolved before any trades move inside.
NICEIC electricians run all new cable routes throughout the property, including lighting, sockets, cooker circuit, and consumer unit. Gas Safe plumbers run all new pipework throughout heating, hot and cold water, and gas supplies. All first fix is completed within walls and floors before walls are closed in. All routes are pressure tested and confirmed before plastering begins.
All walls and ceilings are plastered throughout the property. New plasterboard where required. Coving and cornice reinstated in period rooms. Full drying time typically takes one to two weeks, managed within the programme before kitchen and bathroom installation begins. No stage begins before the previous stage is properly complete.
Kitchen installed units, worktops, and appliances. All bathrooms installed sanitaryware, tiling, and fixtures. All installation work is against plastered, dried, and prepared surfaces. Multiple bathrooms sequenced by our team without the coordination delays that arise when bathroom renovation is managed as a separate trade package.
NICEIC electricians fit all sockets, switches, light fittings, and appliance connections throughout the property. Gas Safe plumbers connect all radiators, sanitaryware, boiler, and hot water cylinder. Heating system commissioned and tested. All electrical outlets tested and confirmed. Gas Safe and NICEIC notifications completed.
Full internal decoration throughout the property walls, ceilings, and all woodwork. Surfaces prepared to the standard required for a Chelsea period property. Period joinery skirtings, architraves, dado rails, and window boards painted and finished. Decoration is completed before any flooring is installed.
All floor coverings are installed throughout timber, stone, tile, or carpet as specified for each room. Flooring is installed as the last stage before handover, protecting it from damage during all preceding stages. All threshold bars and transition strips completed.
Project manager inspects every room, every surface, every fitting, every floor, every electrical outlet, every plumbing connection. All snagging items identified and rectified before handover. Property professionally cleaned. All certifications are issued by NICEIC, Gas Safe, and Building Regulations. All warranties are provided for boiler, kitchen appliances, and sanitaryware. The project manager walks through the property with the homeowner, confirming satisfaction with every element. Keys handed over. Call 020 7129 7418 to begin.
Areas We Cover for House Renovation
House Renovation Chelsea SW3 Our primary house renovation area. Victorian terraces, townhouses, mansion blocks, and period flats across all SW3 addresses, including Flood Street, Cheyne Walk, King’s Road, Draycott Avenue, Carlyle Square, and Paultons Square. Victorian terrace renovation specialists. Complete programme management from roof to handover. Free site visit. Call 020 7129 7418.
House Renovation Chelsea SW10 Complete house renovation coverage across Chelsea SW10. Fulham Road, Old Church Street, World’s End, and all SW10 addresses. Same all-trades-in-house approach, same single project manager, same fixed price guarantee as SW3. Free site visit. Call 020 7129 7418.
House Renovation Knightsbridge SW1X House renovation across Knightsbridge SW1X – Brompton Road, Pont Street, Hans Crescent, Lennox Gardens. Period property and listed building renovation specialists. All trades in-house. Single project manager. Fixed price. Free site visit. Call 020 7129 7418.
House Renovation South Kensington SW7 House renovation across South Kensington SW7. Onslow Gardens, Thurloe Street, Cranley Gardens, Old Brompton Road. Victorian and Edwardian period property renovation specialists. All trades in-house. Fixed price. Free site visit. Call 020 7129 7418.
House Renovation Belgravia SW1 House renovation across Belgravia SW1, Eaton Square, Chester Square, Elizabeth Street, Belgrave Square. Listed building renovation specialists. Complete house renovation, including Listed Building Consent management. All trades in-house. Fixed price. Free site visit. Call 020 7129 7418.
House Renovation Kensington W8 House renovation extending across Kensington W8. All house renovation services, including complete renovation, structural work, extensions, are available across W8 with the same fixed prices, all-trades-in-house capability, and period property expertise as our core Chelsea area. Free site visit. Call 020 7129 7418.
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Complete roofing services across Chelsea, including planned roof repair and annual surveys. Guttering is one element of our complete roofing Chelsea service.
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Emergency guttering repair available 24/7 as part of our emergency roofing Chelsea service.
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Monthly property maintenance contracts include annual guttering inspection and cleaning, preventing guttering failures before they become costly, consequential damage.
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Complete property refurbishment across Belgravia, including all guttering, roofing, structural, and interior works on listed buildings.
Downpipe blockages and guttering failures frequently affect the drainage system below ground. Our drain cleaning Chelsea team resolves both above and below-ground drainage issues.
Burst pipe, no hot water, or plumbing emergency in Chelsea? Our Gas Safe engineers respond within 60 minutes, 24/7. Fixed-price emergency callout from £115.
Replacing your boiler in Chelsea? We supply and install Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, and Ideal boilers from £2,200. Gas Safe certified. Free survey and fixed-price quote.
Landlord electrical certificate required for your Chelsea rental property? NICEIC-approved electricians provide same-day EICR testing from £240. Digital certificate within 24 hours.
Need a reliable plumber in Chelsea? Gas Safe registered plumbers covering SW3, Knightsbridge, and South Kensington. All plumbing services. Same-day appointments from £95.
Complete home renovation across Chelsea, including bathroom, kitchen, and structural works by our in-house team.
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New bathroom installation for properties, adding a bathroom for the first time or converting an existing space.
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- ✅ Gas Safe registered engineers
- ✅ From £2,200 (transparent fixed pricing)
- ✅ Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Ideal
- ✅ 10-year warranty included
- ✅ Same-day installation is typical
- ✅ Complete certification & compliance
Free home survey within 7 days. Quote provided within 24 hours.
Chelsea Property Renovation & Maintenance Ltd
289 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW3 2DY
📞 Phone: 020 7129 7418
📧 Email: info@chelseapropertyrenovation.co.uk
🌐 Web: chelseapropertyrenovation.co.uk
Gas Safe Registered • £10M Insured • Family Business Since 2000
What Our Chelsea Clients Say About Our Bathroom Renovation
Read testimonials from satisfied homeowners across Chelsea, Knightsbridge, and Belgravia who trust us with their property renovation and maintenance needs.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars
“Chelsea Property Renovation completed our full Victorian terrace renovation in Chelsea, SW3, roof, rewire, new heating system, open plan kitchen conversion, three bathrooms, plastering, decoration, and flooring throughout. One project manager from start to finish. One fixed price covering everything. Completed in fourteen weeks. The standard of work is exceptional throughout, and the project management made a genuinely complex renovation feel straightforward. The only house renovation company we would use in Chelsea.”
Edward Blackwood - Chelsea SW3
Victorian Terrace House Renovation
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars
“Complete house renovation in our Grade II listed Knightsbridge property managed entirely by Chelsea Property Renovation. Listed Building Consent is managed by their team. All trades in-house, no subcontractors at any stage. Fixed price quoted and fixed price charged with no additions throughout the programme. The project manager was an exceptional single point of contact, providing daily updates and never a gap in the programme. Outstanding house renovation service across Chelsea and Knightsbridge.”
Alexandra Forsythe - Knightsbridge SW1X
Full House Renovation - Listed Building Period Property
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars
“House renovation and rear extension on our Belgravia Georgian townhouse managed by Chelsea Property Renovation. Planning consent managed by their team. All structural work, Gas Safe plumbing, NICEIC electrical, and complete interior renovation delivered in-house under a single fixed price. One project manager throughout. Completed the programme. The transformation is extraordinary; the renovation and extension have created a home that reflects the standard of the property and the location. Exceptional.”
Thomas Langley - Belgravia SW1
House Renovation and Extension - Georgian Townhouse
25+ Years Central London Experience
We’ve completed home renovations in Central London since 2000. Over 150 projects across Chelsea, Belgravia, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Marylebone, Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia, and Westminster.
Fully Insured & Guaranteed
£10M public liability insurance, £10M employers' liability insurance, and professional indemnity coverage. All work is fully guaranteed. Building control certificates provided. Electrical and Gas Safe certificates where applicable. Written guarantees on all home renovation services Central London. Insurance certificates available on request.
Quality Materials & Expert Craftsmanship
We specify and source high-quality materials from established manufacturers ensuring reliability and longevity.
Conservation Area Specialists
95% planning approval rate in Central London conservation areas. We've successfully renovated listed buildings and strict conservation properties across Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. We know what conservation officers want to see before we submit applications.
200+ Satisfied Customers
Proven track record across Central London with hundreds of completed renovations. Our reputation built on exceptional project management, quality workmanship, transparent pricing, and beautiful results that exceed expectations.
Meet Our Trusted Team
John Michaels
Renovation Consultant
Dan Wright
Plumbing and Heating Engineer
Glenn Knowles
CEO
Harry Collins
Repair Technician
Ready to transform your Central London property? Get your fast quote today. Contact Chelsea Property Renovation & Maintenance Ltd
How much does house renovation cost in Chelsea?
House renovation in Chelsea costs from £25,000 for a focused refurbishment to £250,000 and above for a complete renovation with structural extension. A full Victorian terrace renovation roof, rewire, new heating, kitchen, bathrooms, plastering, decoration, and flooring typically costs between £40,000 and £80,000 without extension work. An extension and loft conversion adds £30,000 to £80,000, depending on the scope. Free site visit and fixed-price written quotation. Call 020 7129 7418.
How long does house renovation take in Chelsea?
A full Victorian terrace renovation without structural extension typically takes ten to sixteen weeks from the start of roofing work to handover, managed by one company with all trades in-house and no programme gaps. With a rear extension or loft conversion, the programme typically extends to sixteen to twenty-four weeks, depending on structural complexity and planning consent timescales. All programme timelines confirmed in the fixed price quotation. Call 020 7129 7418.
What is included in your house renovation Chelsea quote?
Our house renovation Chelsea fixed price includes every trade and every stage, roofing assessment and repair, structural work where required, Gas Safe plumbing, NICEIC electrics, plastering, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, decoration, flooring, and the 12-month workmanship guarantee. Project management is included throughout. The price on the quote is the price on the invoice. Call 020 7129 7418 to arrange a free site visit and programme assessment.
Do you use subcontractors for house renovation in Chelsea?
No. Every trade on every house renovation Chelsea project is employed directly by Chelsea Property Renovation & Maintenance Ltd. Roofers, structural team, Gas Safe plumbers, NICEIC electricians, plasterers, kitchen fitters, bathroom fitters, decorators, and flooring installers, all in-house. No subcontractors. No waiting lists between stages. No coordination between separate companies. One team. One programme. One fixed price. Call 020 7129 7418.
Can you renovate a listed building in Chelsea?
Yes. We regularly carry out complete house renovations in listed buildings across Chelsea and Belgravia. We assess the consent requirements for every listed building renovation at the site visit stage, advising on what requires Listed Building Consent and what can proceed without it. Where consent is required, we prepare the application and manage the process with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Call 020 7129 7418.
What is the correct order to renovate a house in Chelsea?
The correct sequence for house renovation in Chelsea is roof and structure first, first fix electrics and plumbing second, plastering third, kitchen and bathroom installation fourth, second fix electrics and plumbing fifth, decoration sixth, and flooring last. Every stage must be complete before the next begins. This sequence is not optional; departing from it creates problems that have to be undone and redone at additional cost. Our project manager manages this sequence as the core of the renovation programme. Call 020 7129 7418.
Do I need planning permission for house renovation in Chelsea?
Internal house renovation does not require planning permission. Structural work requires Building Regulations approval, which we manage. External alterations, extensions, loft conversions, changes to windows and rooflines require planning consent in Chelsea’s conservation area. Listed building renovation may require Listed Building Consent. We advise on every consent requirement at the site visit stage and manage all applications. Call 020 7129 7418.
Can you take over a stalled house renovation in Chelsea?
Yes. Taking over stalled house renovations is a specific service we provide, assessing the current state of the programme, identifying what has been completed correctly and what needs to be redone, and providing a fixed price for the remainder of the renovation with a realistic completion date. We took over the Flood Street renovation eighteen months into a programme that had stalled and completed it in four months. Call 020 7129 7418.
How do I choose a house renovation company in Chelsea?
The three questions that matter most when choosing a house renovation company in Chelsea are: do they have all trades in-house or do they subcontract, is there a single project manager responsible for every stage, and is the price genuinely fixed? A company that subcontracts trades cannot eliminate programme gaps. A company without a dedicated project manager cannot sequence a multi-stage renovation without the gaps that turned the Flood Street renovation into an eighteen-month project. Call 020 7129 7418.
What is the difference between house renovation and refurbishment?
House renovation typically involves significant changes to the structure, services, and layout of the property, new roof elements, rewiring, a new heating system, structural wall removals, a new kitchen, and new bathrooms. House refurbishment typically involves updating the finish of a structurally sound, serviceable property, new kitchen, new bathrooms, decoration, and flooring. Both are services we provide across Chelsea. The correct scope for your property is something our project manager assesses during the free site visit. Call 020 7129 7418.
Can you manage a house renovation while we are living in the property?
Yes, depending on the scope of the renovation. A complete renovation involving roof work, structural changes, and full rewire is typically not compatible with occupying the property is not habitable during these stages. A focused refurbishment, new kitchen, new bathrooms, and decoration can often be phased to allow occupation of rooms not currently being worked on. We advise honestly on the occupation question during the free site visit based on the specific scope of work proposed. Call 020 7129 7418.
Is your house renovation work guaranteed?
Yes. All house renovation Chelsea work is guaranteed for 12 months from completion, covering all labour and installation. Structural work receives Building Regulations sign-off. Gas Safe certification is issued for all gas and plumbing work. NICEIC Part P certificate issued for all electrical work. All appliance and product manufacturer warranties are provided at handover. Every certification needed for insurance, mortgage, or resale purposes is issued on handover day. Call 020 7129 7418.
Central London
Your local team for fast, reliable electrical service throughout Central London.
Address:
289 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2DY
Email:
info@chelseapropertyrenovation.co.uk
Phone number:
020 7129 7418
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-6 pm
Saturday -Sunday - Emergency only
Areas We Serve:
- Belgravia
- Pimlico
- Mayfair
- Marylebone
- Victoria
- Paddington
- Hammersmith & Fulham
- ower Hamlets
- Lambeth
- Plus Hackney
- Chelsea
- South Kensington
- Knightsbridge
- Notting Hill
- Earl's Court
- Camden Town
- Barbican
- Bank
- Liverpool Street
- Moorgate
- King's Cross
- Primrose Hill
- Hampstead
- Kentish Town
- Angel
- Barnsbury
- Canonbury
- Highbury
- Clerkenwell
- Southwark
We Are Accredited
All our tradesmen, plumbers, heating engineers, electricians, and builders are fully accredited by leading industry bodies, ensuring the highest standards of quality and professionalism on every job.
