Residential Refurbishment & Home Renovation in London
LCC refurbishes and renovates homes across London for homeowners and property owners. Projects range from full house renovations to extensions, loft conversions, reconfigured layouts, kitchens, bathrooms and bespoke joinery. Recent work includes a luxury refurbishment with a basement in Knightsbridge.
Older and period properties need particular care, because the structure, services and finishes often hide conditions you only find once work starts.
We coordinate the design, approvals and specialist trades with the building work, so you get a home that is practical, well built and right for the property.
Full Home Renovation
A full renovation strips a property back and rebuilds the interior around how you want to live. Works can include reconfiguration, structural alterations, new plumbing and electrics, heating, insulation, windows, flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, decoration and joinery.
We survey the existing condition before finalising the scope and budget, so there are fewer surprises once walls and floors are opened up.
Extensions & Conversions
Extensions and conversions add space without moving home: rear and side extensions, loft conversions, basement work and internal conversions.
Each needs planning, structural design, Building Regulations and the connection to the existing building considered together. In terraced and semi-detached London homes, most also involve the Party Wall Act.
Interior Design & Bespoke Joinery
Interior design sets how the finished home looks and works. Bespoke joinery can include kitchens, wardrobes, storage, media units, shelving, doors and other built-in pieces.
We design joinery around the architecture and the build, not as a separate product added at the end.
Period & Listed Homes
Period homes often need a different approach. Original materials, structure, windows, cornicing, fireplaces and other details may need to be kept or repaired, while still adding modern services and insulation.
Listed buildings need Listed Building Consent for most works affecting their character, inside or out. Homes in conservation areas have tighter planning controls too. We agree the approach with you and the council before work starts.
Selected projects
Residential refurbishment in practice
A few examples of this work from our recent projects.
Luxury Renovation
Richmond, London
Luxury Refurbishment
Knightsbridge, London
Verdant House
Hampstead, LondonFrequently asked questions
How much does a full house renovation cost in London?
The main cost drivers are the size and condition of the property, structural work, how much of the plumbing, electrics and heating is replaced, the specification of kitchens, bathrooms and finishes, and access. We survey the property and agree a detailed scope before preparing a quotation, so you can see where the budget goes.
How long does a house renovation take?
The build is only part of it. Design, planning, Building Regulations, party wall agreements and ordering materials all need time, so we plan the full programme from the start.
Do I need planning permission for a house renovation?
Many internal renovations do not. Extensions, loft dormers, external changes, basements and changes of use often do, and the rules are stricter in conservation areas and for listed buildings.
What is permitted development?
Permitted development rights allow some extensions and alterations to houses without a full planning application, within set size and design limits. They do not apply to flats, are restricted in conservation areas and can be removed by an Article 4 direction, so check before relying on them.
Do I need to serve a Party Wall notice?
Usually, if you are building on or cutting into a shared wall, building on the boundary or digging foundations close to a neighbour's. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires notice to the neighbours, generally one or two months before work starts. If they don't agree, party wall surveyors prepare an award. Allow time for this in the programme.
What changes in a conservation area?
Permitted development rights are reduced, so more work needs planning permission, and the council pays closer attention to materials, windows, roofs and anything visible from the street.
Do listed buildings need special approval?
Yes. Listed Building Consent is needed for works that affect the building's special architectural or historic interest, including many internal changes. Carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence, so the requirements must be confirmed first.
Do I need Building Regulations approval?
Structural alterations, extensions, loft conversions, new bathrooms with drainage, many electrical works and replacement windows usually do. We manage the Building Control process as part of the project.
What is involved in a loft conversion?
A loft conversion turns the roof space into a usable room. It can involve new floor joists and steelwork, insulation, a new staircase, fire-safe escape, windows or dormers, electrics and finishes.
Can LCC manage both design and construction?
Yes. Our design team can handle the architectural and interior design, approvals and party wall coordination alongside the building work, or we can build from your architect's drawings.
Can you carry out structural alterations?
Yes, such as removing walls, forming openings and installing steel beams, designed by a structural engineer and approved by Building Control.
Should I renovate the whole house at once?
It depends on the property and the budget. Doing everything at once is usually more efficient when the services and finishes all need replacing. A phased refurbishment can make sense if you are living in the house or spreading the cost.