HomeDecorZone manages full house refurbishments across Glasgow — from a single-room renovation to a complete property transformation. One in-house team, one point of contact, one fixed price.
What’s Included
- Full kitchen renovation
- Bathroom and en-suite installation
- Open-plan conversion with RSJ
- Plastering, painting and decorating
- New flooring throughout
- Electrical rewiring and plumbing updates
- Skip hire and waste disposal
Full House Refurbishment Costs Glasgow
| Property Size | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| 1-bed flat/house | £15,000 – £28,000 |
| 2-bed property | £25,000 – £45,000 |
| 3-bed property | £40,000 – £70,000+ |
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- ✅ In-house team — no subcontractors
- ✅ Fixed-price quotes
- ✅ Building warrants managed
Contact HomeDecorZone for a free full house refurbishment quote in Glasgow.
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Full House Refurbishment: What It Includes
A full house refurbishment is a comprehensive renovation of an entire property — kitchen, all bathrooms, full electrical and plumbing, flooring throughout, complete decoration, often including structural changes (knock-throughs, partition wall changes, extensions). It’s the project we deliver when a property needs to be brought up to standard from end to end.
Project Phases
- Pre-start planning (4–6 weeks before site work) — survey, design, fixed-price quotation, Building Warrant application, material lead-time scheduling
- Strip-out phase (week 1) — removal of existing kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, decoration; property prepared for renewal
- Structural phase (weeks 2–3) — any knock-throughs, partition removals, structural changes, extensions
- First fix services (weeks 3–5) — new electrical circuits, new plumbing, new heating pipework, new soil and waste runs
- Plastering and boarding (weeks 4–6) — full skim plaster, ceiling boards, all walls finished smooth
- Flooring (weeks 6–8) — underfloor heating where specified, then engineered oak, porcelain, or vinyl throughout
- Kitchen and bathroom installation (weeks 7–10) — cabinets, worktops, sanitaryware, tiles, fittings
- Decoration and finishing (weeks 10–14) — painting, second fix electrical, lighting commissioned, all carpentry
- Snagging and handover (weeks 14–16) — final fixes, deep clean, walkthrough, handover documents
Typical Timeline
- Flat or apartment (50–90m²) — 8–12 weeks on site
- Three-bedroom semi-detached (90–130m²) — 10–14 weeks
- Four-bedroom detached (130–180m²) — 12–16 weeks
- Larger detached or villa (180m²+) — 16–24 weeks
- Add 4–8 weeks for any extension or major structural work
Living Arrangements During Refurbishment
For full house refurbishment, most clients move out for the duration. The work is too disruptive to live alongside — no working kitchen, no working bathroom for periods, dust throughout. Options:
- Stay with family or friends — cheapest if practical
- Short-term rental — budget £1,500–£3,500/month for a 2-bed depending on Glasgow area
- Phased refurbishment — we can sometimes work room-by-room to allow occupancy, but this adds 30–50% to total time
Costs by Property Size
| Property Type | Mid-Range Spec | Premium Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Flat (50–90m²) | £45,000 – £75,000 | £75,000 – £130,000 |
| 3-bed semi (90–130m²) | £65,000 – £110,000 | £110,000 – £200,000 |
| 4-bed detached (130–180m²) | £90,000 – £160,000 | £160,000 – £300,000 |
| Larger villa (180m²+) | £130,000 – £250,000 | £250,000 – £500,000+ |
Building Warrant Requirements
Most full house refurbishments trigger Building Warrant requirements in Scotland. Specifically required for:
- Load-bearing wall removal (knock-throughs)
- New bathrooms or moving existing bathroom locations
- Significant electrical rewiring
- Heating system changes (e.g. swap to underfloor)
- Any extension or new building work
- Replacing windows where pane size changes significantly
We handle the entire warrant process — application, inspections, completion certificate. Building Warrant fees typically £500–£2,500 depending on project size, included transparently in our quote.
Glasgow Housing Types: Refurbishment Approaches
- Tenement flat — period features (cornicing, fireplaces, original boards) preserved alongside modern services and finishes; access logistics need careful planning for tight closes
- 1930s semi or detached — usually full structural rethink (knock-through to open-plan kitchen, possibly extension); good base for total transformation
- Victorian sandstone villa — preservation focus throughout; modern services hidden behind period detailing; conservation area considerations
- Modern executive detached — spec uplift across the property: premium kitchen, premium bathrooms, designer flooring, statement lighting
- Period townhouse — multi-floor logistics; phased approach by floor sometimes works
Project Management Responsibilities
For a full house refurbishment, our project manager handles:
- Single point of contact for the client
- Programme planning and weekly updates
- Material ordering and lead-time tracking
- Trade scheduling (in-house team plus any specialists)
- Building Warrant inspections
- Daily site management and quality control
- Variation tracking (any client-requested changes)
- Final snag list and sign-off
Material Lead Times
- UK kitchen cabinets — 4–6 weeks
- German kitchen cabinets — 8–10 weeks
- Bespoke joinery kitchens — 8–12 weeks
- Tiles (UK suppliers) — 1–3 weeks
- Stone worktops — 2–4 weeks after template
- Underfloor heating — 1–2 weeks
- Premium sanitaryware — 4–8 weeks for items like freestanding baths
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a full house refurbishment priced?
Fixed-price contract based on detailed scope. We quote per room with detailed itemisation. The total is locked once you accept; variations only if you request changes.
Do I need an architect?
For most refurbishments without major extension, no — structural engineer is enough. We coordinate. For major extensions or listed building work, an architect is recommended.
What happens if material lead times slip?
We resequence the programme to keep work moving on other elements. Cabinets are typically the longest lead, so we plan around that. Extensions to programme are flagged immediately, not at the end.
Can the project be phased?
Yes — we can split into ground-floor phase then upstairs phase, or kitchen-and-living phase then bedrooms-and-bathrooms phase. Adds time but allows partial occupancy. Discuss in survey.
What does the warranty cover?
5 years on workmanship; manufacturer warranties on materials (cabinets typically 5–25 years, sanitaryware 10–25 years, appliances per manufacturer). Documentation provided at handover.
Recent Glasgow Refurbishment Projects
- Victorian villa, Bearsden — full restoration with modern services hidden behind preserved period features
- 1930s semi, Newton Mearns — complete refurb plus rear extension, knock-through to open-plan kitchen-diner
- Modern detached, Milngavie — premium spec uplift across kitchen, three bathrooms, all flooring
- Tenement flat, West End — period features preserved, contemporary finishes throughout