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Planning a home renovation in London? Costs per m², approvals, timelines, living in during works and how Fraser Bond manages renovations from design to handover.

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Renovating Your London Home Residential Property Services in London

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

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Renovating Your London Home

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In short: A London home renovation goes best with a clear brief, a realistic budget with contingency, approvals sorted before work starts and one team in charge. Fraser Bond renovates homes across London.

Should you move out?

For kitchens, rewiring or structural work, moving out for a few weeks usually makes the job faster and cheaper. For phased cosmetic work you can often stay.

Budget and contingency

Older London houses hide surprises (rotten joists, old wiring, damp). Hold 10–15% contingency and decide early which items you can trim if needed.

Neighbours and party walls

Work on or near a shared wall, or excavation near a neighbour's foundations, usually needs Party Wall Act notices. We serve these early so they do not hold up the start.

What Fraser Bond does on building projects

  • Site visit and a clear scope of works
  • Design, drawings and specification
  • Written, itemised quote and programme
  • Planning, building control and landlord or freeholder consents
  • Managed works with one point of contact
  • Snagging, completion certificates and handover

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How it works

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Visit and briefWe see the property, talk through what you want and the budget, and flag planning, party wall or structural issues early.
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Design and drawingsMeasured survey, layouts and, where needed, structural engineer and planning or building control drawings.
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Quote and programmeAn itemised quote and a realistic programme before anything starts.
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ApprovalsPlanning or permitted development checks, building control, party wall notices and freeholder consent for flats.
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Build and handoverA managed site with one point of contact, regular updates, then snagging, certificates and guarantees.
Renovation budget
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Total with contingency–

Illustrative only. Get builders' quotes and a Level 3 survey.

Frequently asked questions

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How long does a full house renovation take?

Often 3–6 months on site for a typical terraced house, after design and approvals.

Do I need planning permission?

Not for most internal work, but extensions, lofts, windows in conservation areas and listed buildings often do.

Talk to us about your home

Send us the address and what you need. We will arrange a visit or call and give you a written quote.

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