Key consideration when renovating beautiful Victorian homes in London

Victorian home renovations can range in cost from £35,000 to £140,000. 

Some of the factors that determine the cost of the renovation include:

• The size or scale of the renovation
• The design/ complexity of the renovation
• Location
• The condition of the original house
• Restoration work involved
• Building materials
• Fittings and fixtures
• Specialists’ fees

Fortunately, Good Design and Build offers free consultations and quotations for proposed renovations. This allows homeowners to plan their budgets and designs to their specifications.

With so much to do and so much at stake, hiring a professional team is the best way to get the most out of your Victorian home renovation. Why? This is because a professional team will drastically increase your chances of success by helping you to:

• Plan and design the ideal renovation 
• Avoid common errors and design flaws
• Optimise the space to fit your specific requirements or styles
• Choose the right design that is suitable for the space
• Understand and advise you on the feasibility of the plan by considering the area, cost and availability of building materials, environmental factors, and building guidelines
• Oversee all aspects of the build including technical work and installations

Quite simply, an experienced and expert team can help transform your beloved home into one that perfectly aligns with modern living.

Extending and renovating period properties involves an unmatched understanding of how to merge contemporary design with classical architecture.

Being the primary extension experts who specialise in extending and renovating period properties, Good Design & Build are the perfect fit for homeowners who are looking to renovate their Victorian homes while retaining their beautiful style. 

Our incredible team comprises of architects, surveyors, builders, technicians, and project managers, who ensure that every aspect of the design and build is carefully implemented while offering complete project management of the entire process from start to finish.

Our unmatched expertise and decades of experience, combined with infinite passion and professionalism, enable us to create stunning extensions of high quality that truly add comfort, style, and value to your home.

Not necessarily. Thanks to newly relaxed rules, most renovations including some extensions, fall under permitted developments. These include:

• Single-storey extensions of up to 6 metres
• Double-storey extensions of up to 3 metre
• Most garage conversions
• Most Velux and dormer loft conversions
• Internal remodelling

However, it is still a good idea to check with your local planning authority. This is because certain properties, particularly those listed in conservation areas, will require planning permission, irrespective of the dimensions and design of the proposed renovation.

When determining the cost of a renovation, particularly one done on a period property, it is important to account for everything, while at the same time keeping some leeway for any unforeseen expenses or unexpected issues.

That being said, most Victorian home renovations in London range in cost from £35,000 to £140,000. This wide margin is mainly due to the large number of variables that affect the cost of the renovation.

These factors include:

• The size of the build- Bigger the build, the higher the cost as more materials, labour and time are required.
• The design of the extension/ renovation- If the space created is to be used as a utility room, kitchen extension, or bathroom, then the cost for connection of utilities, plumbing requirements, and installation of the fittings need to be considered.
• Any reinforcements necessary- Such as for load-bearing walls, the floors, and the  foundation
• Any restoration work involved- For period properties particularly, finding the perfect match to the brick, plaster, and tile work, is of immense importance. And sourcing it is not always easy
• Cost of doors, windows, flooring, and finishes- Here, the cost largely depends on the type and size of the materials
• Labour costs- Hourly or daily rates of the builders and technicians
• Legal requisites and approvals such as planning permission fees, building regulations approval, party wall agreements, etc.

Fortunately, Good Design & Build offers free consultations and quotations that allow you to create a bespoke budget for your bespoke build.

Renovating a period property requires skill, expertise, creativity, and experience. Good Design & Build have them all in heaps!

Our incredible team of surveyors, architects, builders, technicians, and project managers oversee every aspect of the design and build from start to finish. This includes (but is not limited to):

• An initial survey of the property
• Analysis and inspection of the integrity and load-bearing capacity of the existing walls and foundation
• Detailed planning and design of the extension build
• Managing and overseeing the restoration work involved
• Coordinating with the local council and securing the requisite planning approvals
• Structural and technical work
• Daily on-site project management
• Contractual work

And so much more.

This allows homeowners to have an incredible extension and renovation experience that is specialised, professional, and worry-free.

Being the leading extension experts in London, Good Design & Build creates the best bespoke home extensions that not only come backed by warranties, but are also guaranteed to add comfort, space, style, and value to your home.

Looking for some inspiration? Check out our completed projects for the incredible stories and visions that we have brought to life.

https://www.gooddesignbuild.co.uk/completed-projects/