Transparent Pricing
Every project starts with a free on-site assessment and ends with a fixed written quote — itemised line by line, no hidden provisional sums. The ranges below are honest 2026 guide figures for work across all 33 London boroughs.
Free assessment, fixed price, no surprises
Every property differs, so the figures on this page are guide ranges — not your final number. Here is how we turn them into a price you can rely on.
Free on-site assessment
A senior project manager visits the property, takes measurements and records the real condition behind the finishes — no charge, no obligation.
Fixed written quote
You receive an itemised, fixed quotation line by line, so you can adjust specification and watch the budget move before committing.
No surprises
Any variation is priced and agreed in writing before work proceeds. The final account holds no hidden provisional sums.
What things cost across London
Ranges drawn from our detailed cost guides. Follow the links in each row for the full breakdown, or the service page to see how the work is delivered.
Refurbishment
Whole-property refurbishment is priced per square metre by specification tier. The flat figures below are realistic 2026 budgets for a full mid-range refit — new kitchen, bathroom, rewire, replumb, flooring and decoration throughout.
Light refresh at the lower end; prime, architect-led finishes at the top.
A typical 120 sqm terrace lands around £145,000–£215,000 at mid-range spec.
New kitchen, bathroom, rewire, replumb, flooring and decoration throughout.
Mid-range specification; premium joinery and stone can double this.
Inner London carries a 15–25% premium over outer boroughs.
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Wet rooms carry the heaviest cost per square metre. Across a full refurbishment, kitchens and bathrooms together typically absorb 30–40% of the entire budget — they are where the money shows.
Compact bathroom with trade fittings at the lower end; large wet room with premium stone at the top.
Like-for-like replacements from around £12,000; bespoke premium kitchens £45,000 and beyond.
Fire Safety & HMO Compliance
Landlord and HMO compliance works are priced per item against your fire risk assessment or licence conditions, so spend can be phased. The ranges below are typical fitted, certificated prices.
Certified leaf, frame, intumescent strips, smoke seals and self-closer, gauged and documented.
Higher-risk locations such as plant rooms or commercial-to-residential thresholds.
Grade D1 mains-powered to BS 5839-6; a typical three-storey HMO system £600–£1,500.
BS 5266-1, three-hour rated; most three-storey HMOs need four to eight fittings.
Remedial upgrades at the lower end; full conversion with added bathrooms and reconfigured rooms at the top.
Driven by storey count, room count and starting condition against your borough’s standards.
Interiors & Finishes
Finishes are priced per day, per room or per square metre depending on the trade. The ranges below are typical Central London supplied-and-fitted prices.
Per decorator; preparation drives the day count more than the colour does.
Standard bedroom at the lower end; larger rooms with woodwork at the top.
Standard ceramic at the lower end; large-format porcelain and stone with prep at the top.
Carpet and laminate low; LVT mid; engineered wood at the top. Levelling itemised separately.
Roughly £40–£90 / sqm; fire-rated and acoustic specifications add to the rate.
Repairs & Leak Reinstatement
Leak and reactive repair work is priced after inspection. One team handles trace, fix, drying, plastering and decoration under a single guarantee.
Minor stain-block and repaint at the lower end; full ceiling replacement at the top. Average around £1,550.
Trace and repair of the failed joint or pipework before reinstatement.
Plus materials; multi-job lists priced as a single fixed quote, far cheaper than per-trade call-outs.
A note on VAT. All figures above are guide ranges and exclude VAT unless stated. VAT at the standard rate applies to most refurbishment and compliance works; reduced or zero rates can apply to certain conversions and qualifying works, which we confirm in writing on your quotation.
What affects your price
Two projects of the same size can differ by tens of thousands of pounds. These are the factors that move the number — and why a survey beats a phone-quote.
Scope of works
A cosmetic refresh and a back-to-brick refurbishment sit at opposite ends of the per-sqm range. Scope is the single biggest driver of cost.
Property condition & age
Period London stock hides failed joists, dead wiring and historic leaks behind old plaster. Older buildings cost more to refurbish honestly.
Access & London logistics
Parking suspensions, scaffold licences, lift bookings and restricted delivery windows add a 15–25% inner-London premium we price transparently.
Specification level
Sanitaryware, worktops, tiles and brassware move a budget more than floor area does. We help you spend where it shows.
Compliance requirements
Fire separation, FD30 doors, interlinked alarms and licence conditions add defined costs to any HMO or landlord project.
Always hold a contingency
We recommend holding 10–15% of the contract value as contingency. Period London properties hide their problems well — anything we find is priced and agreed in writing before we proceed.
Frequently asked
How much does a refurbishment cost in London?
At 2026 prices, a full London refurbishment runs £800–£3,500 per square metre depending on specification — most mid-range projects sit at £1,200–£1,800 per sqm. A typical 120 sqm terrace therefore lands around £145,000–£215,000 at mid-range spec. We provide a fixed, itemised quote after a free survey.
How much does a new bathroom or kitchen cost?
A complete bathroom refurbishment costs £8,000–£25,000 depending on size and finish, and a kitchen renovation £8,000–£50,000+ — like-for-like replacements from around £12,000, bespoke premium kitchens £45,000 and beyond. Together they usually absorb 30–40% of a whole-property budget.
What do fire doors and HMO compliance works cost?
A certified FD30 fire doorset fitted typically costs £400–£900 per door, FD60 £700–£1,200. Interlinked Grade D1 alarms run £80–£150 per unit and emergency lighting £250–£450 per fitting. Bringing a property up to HMO licensing standard typically costs £8,000–£40,000+ depending on size and starting condition.
How much does ceiling leak damage repair cost?
From around £150 for drying, stain-blocking and repainting a small stain, up to £2,500+ where the ceiling must be replaced, with the average complete repair around £1,550. Fixing the leaking pipe within the ceiling typically adds £220–£440. We quote fixed prices after inspection.
Are these prices fixed, and do they include VAT?
The figures on this page are 2026 guide ranges to help you budget — every property differs, so your fixed price comes after a free on-site survey. Quotations are itemised line by line. VAT at the standard rate applies unless a reduced rate (for example certain conversions or qualifying works) is available, which we confirm in writing.
Get your fixed written quote
Tell us about your project and we will arrange a free on-site assessment across Central London — followed by an itemised, fixed quotation you can rely on.