- A London bathroom renovation typically costs £8,000–£20,000; a kitchen renovation £15,000–£45,000.
- Full home renovations are priced per square metre — roughly £1,200–£2,500/m² in London depending on spec and structural work.
- Specification, structural changes, property type and London access are the biggest cost drivers.
- We quote fixed prices from a detailed specification — never open-ended day rates.
London renovation costs at a glance
The table below shows typical London price ranges in 2026. They reflect London labour rates and conditions, so they run higher than generic UK averages. Use them to budget — then get a fixed quote for your actual home.
| Project | Typical London cost | Timeline | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom renovation | £8,000–£20,000 | 2–3 weeks | Full strip-out, first fix, tanking, tiling and a new suite. Wet rooms and premium brassware sit at the upper end. |
| Kitchen renovation | £15,000–£45,000 | 3–6 weeks | Design, supply and fit. Cabinetry range, worktop material and appliances are the biggest cost drivers. |
| Wet room | £10,000–£22,000 | 2–3 weeks | Fully tanked walk-in wet room with linear drainage, underfloor heating and large-format tiling. |
| Full home renovation | £1,200–£2,500 per m² | 8–16 weeks | Whole-house refurbishment — structure, first and second fix, plastering, kitchen, bathrooms and decoration. Priced per square metre of floor area. |
| Single-storey rear extension | £2,500–£3,800 per m² | 10–16 weeks | Foundations to finished, decorated room. Glazing, roof lanterns and a new kitchen add to the base build cost. |
| Loft conversion | £45,000–£90,000 | 8–12 weeks | Velux at the lower end; dormer, hip-to-gable and mansard conversions with an en-suite at the upper end. |
Indicative ranges for London, 2026. Not a quote — actual cost depends on specification, condition and access. See our free fixed-price quote.
Why renovation costs more in London
London labour rates, controlled parking and access, the prevalence of period and converted homes, and higher waste-disposal costs all push prices above the national average. A realistic London quote reflects those local conditions — not a generic UK figure.
What decides the price of your renovation?
Five things move a renovation budget more than anything else. We price each of them transparently, from your specification.
The single biggest variable. Off-the-shelf units and mid-range tiles cost a fraction of bespoke cabinetry, natural stone and premium brassware. We price to your spec, not an average.
Moving walls, adding steels, relocating plumbing or knocking through for open-plan living adds engineering, building control and labour that a like-for-like refit does not.
Period terraces and flat conversions often need extra care — replastering, levelling old floors, sound insulation and party-wall coordination — over a modern property.
Controlled parking zones, narrow streets, upper-floor flats and concierge access windows all affect deliveries and labour time across inner London boroughs.
Old wiring, failing plumbing, damp or rot found on strip-out can need putting right. We flag likely risks upfront and only proceed on agreed, priced variations.
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