Based in Ross-on-Wye · Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire & South Wales0800 292 2159info@wearebuilt.uk AboutServicesAreas we coverOur WorkReviewsBlogEstimatorContactRequest an estimate Home / Services / Home Renovations # Home renovations and refurbishmentsin Herefordshire & the Wye Valley. Update the rooms you use every day, with layout changes, services and finishes brought into one agreed home-improvement project. Request an estimate Free survey on properties you own - 25 years Trade experience, three generations of builders - CHAS accredited Independently vetted for health and safety - £10M insured Public and employers' liability - No upfront deposit Invoiced fortnightly for work completed - Warranty included 10 years on new builds, 1 year on other work Overview ## Home Renovations: what's involved and who it's for ### What it is A home renovation changes or refreshes existing living space. This service focuses on room layouts, internal alterations and coordinated refurbishment rather than whole-building restoration. ### Who it's for Homeowners updating connected rooms, improving a recently purchased house or adapting their home to changing needs. ### When you need it When a layout no longer works, finishes need renewal or several rooms need changes that share plumbing, electrical or structural work. ### Why a professional matters A room-by-room approach can miss how spaces and services connect. Agreeing the layout and work sequence first reduces the need to alter finished rooms. Get it right first time ## What goes wrong when it's done badly Starting with finishes before resolving the layout can leave a newly decorated room that still does not suit your household. Unplanned service changes and hidden damage may interrupt the work. ### Risks and rising costs - Budget omitted for preparation and repairs. - Services moved after finishes are fitted. - Unsafe structural alterations. - Loss of essential facilities during work. ### Common mistakes to avoid - Ordering fittings before measuring the space. - Changing the brief after building work starts. - Leaving approvals until construction. - Assuming every room can remain in use. Our process ## How your home renovations project runs - Step 1 ### Your priorities Discuss which rooms need to change and how you use them. - Step 2 ### Layout and scope Agree alterations, design requirements and finishes. - Step 3 ### Programme and price Plan the sequence, household access and agreed work. - Step 4 ### Refurbishment Complete preparation, alterations, services and fitting in order. - Step 5 ### Review Walk through the completed rooms and agreed scope. Why BUILT ## What you get with us - ### Rooms considered together Coordinate connected spaces rather than isolated fitting jobs. - ### Preparation included Identify the building work needed before new finishes. - ### Household arrangements Discuss access and facilities during refurbishment. - ### Defined choices Agree fittings and finishes at the right stage. - ### No upfront deposit Fortnightly invoicing based on completed work. In detail ## Home Renovations explained This page covers improvements to everyday living spaces. Major repairs to an older building's fabric are covered separately by Whole-Property Renovations & Restoration. ### Replanning connected living spaces Review how rooms connect, where storage is needed and how furniture and circulation fit the layout. Opening up a space may involve structural work; closing or moving an opening can affect light and services. Decide on the layout before selecting the decorative finish. ### Internal alterations and structural checks Walls, chimneys and openings need assessment before alteration. Where a structural design or building approval is required, it forms part of the planning stage. We agree the necessary building work rather than treat wall removal as a simple decorating task. ### Kitchen and bathroom-led renovations A new kitchen or bathroom can change the requirements for adjoining rooms, plumbing and electrics. Coordinate the room-specific installation with preparation and any wider alterations. Separate Kitchens and Bathrooms pages explain those installations in detail. ### Plastering, joinery and internal finishes Wall and ceiling preparation follows the first-stage service work. Doors, skirting, storage and other joinery are then coordinated with flooring and decoration. Product supply and the extent of finishing are agreed in the scope, not assumed. ### Phased refurbishment and household access A phased programme may help with disruption, but it depends on safe separation, access and working facilities. Tell us whether you intend to remain at home. Temporary arrangements and periods without a kitchen or bathroom are discussed before work starts. ### When the property needs restoration A house with connected structural defects, deteriorating fabric or original features needing repair may require a whole-property approach. Our Whole-Property Renovations & Restoration service addresses that broader scope, including older-building materials and repairs, rather than duplicating a room refurbishment. Working with BUILT ## What to expect from start to finish ### A survey before any price Every project starts with a visit. On properties you already own, the site survey is free. If you're still buying, our pre-purchase estimate costs £250 + VAT and is refunded in full on your first invoice if you book the work with us. Either way, you get a clear view of what's involved before committing. ### Paying only for progress We don't ask for an upfront deposit. Instead, work is invoiced fortnightly based on an agreed percentage of completed work per item. You can see exactly what you're paying for on every invoice, and your money stays with you until the work is done. ### One team, one point of contact BUILT has 25 tradespeople on the tools and 4 office staff, working from our own units and offices at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye. Keeping trades in-house means fewer handovers, fewer gaps in the programme, and one company accountable for the result. ### Protection once we've finished New build houses carry a 10-year warranty; extensions, conversions and all other work carry a 1-year warranty. We're CHAS accredited and hold £10M combined public and employers' liability insurance throughout the build. ## Our home renovations projects FAQs ## Home Renovations questions, answered ### How is this different from whole-property restoration? Home renovation here focuses on living-space improvements and refurbishment. Whole-property restoration considers the building's fabric, connected defects and repairs to original features. Some projects need both. ### Can you refurbish several rooms together? Yes. Connected rooms, services and finishes can be included in one agreed programme. ### Can a renovation include removing a wall? Where the structure permits it, with the necessary design, support and approvals. We assess the proposed change before agreeing the work. ### Can I stay at home during renovation? That depends on safe access, facilities and the extent of work. We discuss practical arrangements rather than promise every refurbishment can be carried out around occupants. ### What does a home renovation cost? The existing condition, layout changes, services, fittings and finishes determine the estimate. We assess your property and agree the scope. ### Can my kitchen and bathroom be included? Yes. Their refurbishment can be coordinated with the rest of the home-improvement project. ### Do I have to pay a deposit before work starts? No. BUILT does not take an upfront deposit. Work is invoiced fortnightly, based on an agreed percentage of completed work per item, so your payments follow real progress on site rather than promises. ### How much does a site survey cost? Site surveys are free on properties you already own. If you haven't bought the property yet, a pre-purchase estimate costs £250 + VAT, and that fee is refunded in full on your first invoice if you book the work with us. ### Are you insured and accredited? Yes. BUILT is CHAS accredited and carries £10M combined public and employers' liability insurance. ### Do you offer an emergency or out-of-hours service? We're a planned-works building contractor, not an emergency call-out service. Our office is open Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm. Call 0800 292 2159 during those hours and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit and how quickly we can visit. ## Related services - Whole-Property Renovations & Restoration - Kitchens - Bathrooms - Extensions - Design & Build - New Builds ## Home Renovations near you Based at Linton Barns, Ross-on-Wye, we work across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales, including: - Home Renovations in Herefordshire - Home Renovations in Gloucestershire - Home Renovations in Monmouthshire - Home Renovations in Worcestershire - Home Renovations in Ross-on-Wye ## Building work photographs Browse the relevant types of work in our photo library. Albums show work at different stages, not location-specific case studies. - Renovations photographsAll project albums ## Related building advice - From Renovations to New Builds: What a Building Firm Should Offer - How to Plan a Bathroom Renovation Without Breaking the Bank - Luxury Home Builders vs Standard Contractors: What’s the Difference?All building advice ## Find out what your project will cost. Free site survey on properties you own. No upfront deposit. CHAS accredited and £10M insured. 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