A house renovation can change far more than the appearance of individual rooms. It can improve how the property is arranged, used and finished as a whole.
Depending on the existing property and agreed project scope, renovation work may involve internal layout changes, structural alterations, kitchens and bathrooms, plumbing and electrical work, plastering, joinery, flooring and decoration.
A&B carries out the construction stages included within the agreed renovation scope, coordinating the work around the existing property and the intended finished result.
A successful renovation should connect the practical work behind the walls with the rooms and finishes you ultimately see.
The renovation scope depends on the existing property, the changes being proposed and the level of work agreed for the individual home.
Coordinated work across multiple rooms or floors where a larger part of the home is being renovated together.
Reworking rooms, circulation and door positions to make better use of the existing floor plan.
Creating or altering structural openings where required by the project-specific structural information.
Building work and preparation around kitchens and bathrooms where included within the wider renovation scope.
Updating or adapting relevant services where they form part of the confirmed renovation work.
Plastering, joinery, flooring, tiling, decorating and other agreed finishing work used to complete the renovated areas.
The exact work included should be confirmed within the quotation, project information and agreed specification for the individual property.
Renovation work takes place around an existing building, so what is already there can influence both the scope and sequence of construction.
Layout, structure, services, access and the condition of existing areas all need to be considered before the renovation is treated as a straightforward sequence of new finishes.
A renovation should respond to the property that exists — not be treated as a standard package.
The relationship between rooms can affect which changes will create the greatest practical improvement within the home.
Existing walls, floors, ceilings and structural elements need to be considered where alterations form part of the proposed work.
Electrical, plumbing and heating installations can influence how altered rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and other spaces are coordinated.
Existing finishes and concealed conditions can influence preparation work once relevant areas of the property are opened up.
Access, material movement and whether parts of the property remain occupied can influence how the renovation stages are organised.
Materials, finishes, fittings and individual responsibilities should be clearly defined before the relevant construction stages begin.
Browse selected house renovation work by A&B London Construction, showing different stages of residential improvement, structural work, internal changes and finished spaces across London homes.
Renovating an existing home can create an opportunity to reconsider how rooms connect, how people move through the property and how key living spaces work together.
Existing internal walls and openings may divide spaces that could otherwise work more closely together.
Where appropriate and technically specified, openings can be altered to create stronger connections between existing rooms.
Kitchens, dining areas and living rooms can sometimes feel separate from the way the household actually wants to use the home.
The renovation can reorganise adjoining spaces to create a more practical relationship between high-use rooms.
Door positions, corridors and room arrangements can use valuable space without contributing effectively to the way the home works.
Reorganising openings, room positions and circulation can help make better use of the existing floor area.
Structural alterations should follow the relevant project-specific drawings, structural information and required approvals before construction begins.
A few common questions homeowners ask when considering a house renovation in Barnet, North London and surrounding areas.
Many purely internal renovation works may not require planning permission, but this depends on the property and the work being proposed. External alterations, listed buildings and properties affected by specific planning restrictions can be different, so the position should be confirmed before the relevant work begins.
They can. Structural alterations, load-bearing wall changes and other regulated work can require Building Regulations approval. Electrical work, drainage, heating, ventilation and other technical changes may also bring additional requirements depending on the individual renovation.
The cost depends on the size and condition of the property, structural work, services, kitchen and bathroom requirements, finishes and the overall renovation specification. A quote should therefore be based on the individual property and confirmed construction scope.
The programme varies according to the size of the property, extent of structural and service work, specification, site access and existing conditions. A project-specific programme can be discussed once the renovation scope is sufficiently defined.
Tell us about your property, the areas you want to improve and where the renovation project is located.