Chelsea SW3 · Grade II & Georgian Specialists

House Refurbishment in Chelsea

From Structure to Finish — Done Right.

Complete refurbishment of Chelsea townhouses, Victorian terraces, and Grade II listed properties. Our in-house team of chartered engineers, NVQ-qualified craftsmen, and project managers deliver from strip-out to handover under one fixed-price contract.

From £80,000 16–28 weeks 10-year guarantee

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★★★★★ 4.9/5 from 120+ reviews · 50+ Chelsea projects completed
10-Year Guarantee
In-House Craftsmen
Chartered Engineers
Listed Building Consent
£5M Insured
£80k+
Starting investment
16–28 wk
Typical timeline
50+
Chelsea houses delivered
10 yr
Structural guarantee
Accredited · Vetted · Insured
FMB
FMB Member Federation of Master Builders
TM
TrustMark Government Endorsed
CIOB
Chartered Builder MCIOB Project Manager
CEng
Chartered Engineer CEng MIStructE in-house
GS
Gas Safe Registered engineers
NIC
NICEIC Approved contractor
£5M
Fully Insured Public & employer's liability
10yr
Structural Warranty Insurance-backed

What a Chelsea House Refurbishment Includes

A complete house refurbishment covers every element of the property — from foundations and structure to the final coat of paint. Nothing is subcontracted, everything is delivered by our in-house teams.

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Structural & Shell

  • Structural survey & engineer's design
  • Steel beams & load-bearing alterations
  • Underpinning & basement works
  • Roof repair / replacement
  • Chimney stack & pointing
  • Damp-proofing & tanking

Mechanical & Electrical

  • Complete rewire to 18th Edition
  • New consumer unit & circuits
  • Full replumb & new boiler
  • Underfloor heating systems
  • Smart home & lighting control
  • Ventilation & MVHR
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Internal Finishes

  • Plastering & wet trades
  • Bespoke joinery & cabinetry
  • Sash window restoration
  • Period cornicing & mouldings
  • Parquet & engineered oak flooring
  • Full decoration throughout
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Kitchen

  • Bespoke cabinetry design
  • Stone / quartz worktops
  • Integrated premium appliances
  • Island & breakfast bar fitting
  • Extraction & ventilation
  • Tiling & splashbacks
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Bathrooms & En-suites

  • Full tanking & waterproofing
  • Bespoke tiling & natural stone
  • Underfloor heating
  • Walk-in showers & rain heads
  • Freestanding baths
  • Premium brassware
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Planning & Heritage

  • Listed Building Consent applications
  • Conservation area planning
  • RBKC pre-application meetings
  • Party Wall Act compliance
  • Building Control sign-off
  • CDM / health & safety

What Does a Chelsea House Refurbishment Cost?

Every house in Chelsea is different. These ranges give you a realistic benchmark — final quotations are fixed-price and delivered after a free site survey.

Typical Chelsea House Refurbishment

Starting from
£80,000
2–3 bed terraced house · light refurbishment £80k – £140k
3–4 bed terraced · full refurbishment (no extension) £150k – £260k
4–5 bed townhouse · full refurb + kitchen extension £260k – £420k
Grade II listed townhouse · full refurbishment £350k – £650k
Luxury whole-house including basement / loft £600k+
All quotes are fixed-price & itemised. We absorb cost overruns — the price we quote is the price you pay.

From First Call to Final Handover

A structured six-stage process with a dedicated project manager and weekly updates throughout.

1

Free Survey & Brief

Week 1

On-site survey, measurements, structural assessment. We discuss your brief, budget expectations, and property constraints.

2

Design & Fixed Quote

Week 2–4

Detailed drawings, specifications, and a comprehensive fixed-price quotation. Itemised line by line, no hidden extras.

3

Planning & Approvals

Week 4–12

RBKC planning, Listed Building Consent, Party Wall awards, and Building Control submissions — all managed in-house.

4

Strip-Out & Structure

Weeks 1–6

Protection of retained features, soft strip, structural works, new M&E first-fix. Dedicated site manager on-site daily.

5

Finishes & Fit-Out

Weeks 6–22

Second-fix electrics and plumbing, plastering, joinery, kitchen and bathroom installation, flooring, and decoration.

6

Snag & Handover

Week 23+

Independent snagging inspection, all certifications and warranties issued, and a thorough client walkthrough.

Completed Chelsea House Refurbishments

A selection of our most recent house refurbishments across SW3.

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What Chelsea Homeowners Say

Verified reviews from clients across Chelsea. We're rated 4.9/5 from 120+ reviews on Google, Houzz, and TrustMark.

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The team delivered our Grade II Georgian townhouse refurbishment on time and on budget. The Listed Building Consent process was handled entirely in-house and the standard of finish — particularly the restored cornicing — is extraordinary. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

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Henry & Clara Ashworth
Cheyne Walk · Grade II townhouse · £520k
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We had three quotes. Hampstead Renovations was not the cheapest, but the clarity of their fixed-price contract, the quality of the pre-start design package, and the calibre of the site manager made the decision easy. Our Victorian terrace is unrecognisable.

SP
Sarah Pemberton
Chelsea Manor Street · Victorian terrace · £285k
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A 22-week refurbishment of a Grade II townhouse with structural works, new M&E, and bespoke joinery throughout — finished three days early. The weekly WhatsApp updates kept us involved without ever needing to chase. Genuinely the best run project I've experienced.

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David Mbeki
Tite Street · Grade II listed · £610k
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★★★★★  4.9/5 average from 120+ verified reviews

Built for Chelsea Houses

Chelsea has one of the most varied residential stocks in London — and one of the strictest planning environments. We understand the structural, heritage, and regulatory challenges that come with every SW3 house refurbishment.

Grade II & Grade II* Listed Buildings

Cheyne Walk, Tite Street, and Royal Hospital Road are home to some of London's most significant listed houses. We manage the full Listed Building Consent process with RBKC, specify heritage-appropriate materials, and work alongside conservation officers to preserve protected features.

Georgian Townhouses & Victorian Terraces

Our team has refurbished more than 50 Chelsea houses ranging from Georgian townhouses on Cheyne Walk to Victorian stuccoed terraces on Chelsea Manor Street and King's Road. We understand the common structural issues — settlement, damp, lime mortar repointing, sash restoration — and how to resolve them properly.

RBKC Planning & Article 4 Directions

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea applies Article 4 Directions across much of SW3, removing many permitted development rights. We handle pre-application meetings, full planning submissions, and conservation area assessments in-house — and know which planners to speak to.

50+
Chelsea houses delivered
Grade II
Listed building experience
RBKC
Planning & conservation
10 yr
Structural guarantee
£5M
Public liability cover
CEng
Chartered engineers in-house

No Subcontractors. No Surprises.

One company, one contract, one point of contact. Every trade is directly employed by Hampstead Renovations.

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In-House Craftsmen

All trades directly employed and NVQ qualified. Carpenters, plasterers, electricians, plumbers — all salaried, all vetted.

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Chartered Engineers

CEng MIStructE engineers design every structural alteration in-house — no external consultants, no coordination delays.

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10-Year Guarantee

Insurance-backed structural warranty. 5-year workmanship guarantee. Manufacturer warranties on all fixtures.

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Fixed-Price Contracts

Detailed, itemised quotations. We absorb cost overruns — the price we quote is the price you pay.

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Dedicated Project Manager

One point of contact throughout. Weekly site updates, photo progress reports, and a direct WhatsApp channel.

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Listed Building Specialists

Extensive RBKC experience with Listed Building Consent, conservation area applications, and Article 4 restrictions.

Meet Your Chelsea Team

Every Chelsea house refurbishment is assigned a dedicated project team. Here's who you'll work with day-to-day.

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James Whitfield

Project Manager

15 years managing premium London refurbishments. Your single point of contact from survey through handover. Weekly site meetings and direct WhatsApp line.

MCIOB PRINCE2 15 yrs
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Dr. Sophia Lin

Structural Engineer

Chartered structural engineer designing all load-bearing alterations, underpinning schemes, and Grade II listed interventions for Chelsea clients in-house.

CEng MIStructE PhD 12 yrs
MO

Marcus O'Donnell

Site Manager

18 years running complex central London sites. Full-time on your project managing trades, logistics, neighbours, and RBKC inspections. CSCS Black Card.

CSCS Black SMSTS First Aid 18 yrs

Plus 20+ directly-employed craftsmen: carpenters, plasterers, electricians, plumbers, decorators — all NVQ qualified, DBS checked, and salaried.

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House Refurbishment Questions

Common questions about refurbishing a house in Chelsea.

How much does a full house refurbishment cost in Chelsea?
House refurbishment in Chelsea typically starts from £80,000 for a light refurbishment of a terraced property and rises to £500,000+ for a fully renovated Grade II listed townhouse. Typical budgets fall between £150,000 and £350,000 depending on size, specification, and listed status. We provide a detailed fixed-price quotation after a free survey — no hidden extras.
How long does a house refurbishment take in Chelsea?
A complete Chelsea house refurbishment typically takes 16 to 28 weeks from strip-out to handover. Grade II listed properties and projects with significant structural work (underpinning, basement, loft, rear extension) may take 32 weeks or longer. We provide a detailed programme before works commence and track progress weekly.
Do you work on Grade II listed houses in Chelsea?
Yes — we specialise in Grade II and Grade II* listed building refurbishment across Chelsea. We handle all Listed Building Consent applications, work directly with RBKC conservation officers, and use traditional materials and sympathetic techniques to preserve protected features such as original joinery, plasterwork, fireplaces, and sash windows.
Do I need planning permission to refurbish a house in Chelsea?
Internal refurbishment of an unlisted house typically does not require planning permission. However, Chelsea sits within RBKC conservation areas with Article 4 Directions in place, so external works — windows, doors, roof, external decoration, and most extensions — usually require full planning permission. Listed buildings require Listed Building Consent for most internal and external changes. We handle all applications in-house.
Can I live in the house during the refurbishment?
For a complete Chelsea house refurbishment involving structural work, rewiring, and replumbing, we strongly recommend vacating the property. Noise, dust, and loss of services (water, heating, electricity) make continuous occupation impractical and unsafe. For larger properties, we can phase works floor-by-floor to allow partial occupation if essential — though this typically extends the programme and increases cost.
Do you handle Party Wall Agreements?
Yes. Refurbishment of Chelsea terraced and semi-detached houses almost always triggers the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. We serve formal Party Wall notices to adjoining owners, appoint surveyors where required, and manage all neighbour communications. Fees for adjoining owners' surveyors are typically covered in our quotation.
Who manages the project day-to-day?
Every Chelsea house refurbishment is assigned a dedicated Project Manager from our team, plus a full-time Site Manager on-site throughout the build. You get a single point of contact, weekly face-to-face progress meetings, a shared WhatsApp channel, and photo progress reports every Friday.
What warranties and insurance do you provide?
We provide a 10-year insurance-backed structural warranty, a 5-year workmanship guarantee, and full manufacturer warranties on all fixtures and appliances. We carry £5M public liability insurance and £5M employer's liability insurance. All certifications — Building Control, Gas Safe, NICEIC — are provided at handover.

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