Looking for a reliable company for house refurbishment on Glasgow’s Southside? HomeDecorZone manages complete property renovations across Shawlands, Newlands, Cathcart, Battlefield and Giffnock — one in-house team, one fixed price.
Southside House Refurbishment Services
- Full property renovation and refurbishment
- Kitchen and bathroom installation
- Open-plan conversion with RSJ
- Plastering, painting and decorating
- Flooring — LVT, laminate, carpet
- Electrical and plumbing updates
Costs — Southside House Refurbishment
| Project | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Partial refurb (kitchen + bathroom) | £8,000 – £16,000 |
| Full 2-bed house refurb | £18,000 – £35,000 |
| Full 3-bed house refurb | £28,000 – £50,000+ |
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Glasgow Southside Housing: What Makes Refurbishment Different
Glasgow Southside has some of the city’s most distinctive housing stock — from grand Victorian sandstone tenements in Pollokshields and Strathbungo to 1930s detached homes in Newlands, family terraces in Shawlands and Battlefield, and modern developments toward Pollok and beyond. Each housing type demands a different refurbishment approach.
Tenement flats (West End-style construction)
Pollokshields, Strathbungo, parts of Shawlands and Govanhill. Sandstone construction, original sash windows, period plasterwork, original timber floors. Refurbishment focuses on hidden services upgrade (electrical, plumbing, heating) while preserving and restoring period features. Conservation Area Consent often required for window replacement and external alterations.
Victorian and Edwardian villas
Newlands, parts of Pollokshields, Langside fringe. Detached or semi-detached sandstone with generous proportions, multiple reception rooms, original features throughout. Refurbishment scope typically larger and longer than tenement work, often including extensions and major reconfiguration.
1930s detached and semi-detached
Cathcart, Newlands, parts of Shawlands. Solid brick or stone construction, good footprints, dated layouts. Refurbishment usually focuses on opening up to create modern open-plan living, full services upgrade, and complete kitchen and bathroom renovation.
Family terraces and inter-war housing
Battlefield, Mount Florida, parts of Govanhill. Mix of stone and brick terrace construction, smaller footprints than detached homes but solidly built. Refurbishment focuses on maximising existing space, modernising services, and creating contemporary finish.
Refurbishment Scope
- Strip-out and structural assessment — full removal, exposing structure, identifying preservation needs
- Structural alterations — knock-throughs, partition changes, occasionally extensions
- Full services renewal — electrical rewire, plumbing replacement, new heating system
- Period feature restoration — cornicing, ceiling roses, fireplaces, sash windows, original timber
- Kitchen renovation — full new kitchen with chosen specification
- Bathroom renovations — usually all bathrooms (main, en-suite, family)
- Flooring — engineered oak, porcelain, vinyl, with underfloor heating where specified
- Decoration — full plastering and painting throughout
- Lighting — modern layered schemes integrated with period features
Conservation Areas in Southside
Significant parts of Glasgow Southside fall within designated Conservation Areas. This affects external alterations particularly — window replacement, render changes, roof modifications, external door changes — but rarely impacts internal refurbishment work. Areas commonly affected include Pollokshields, Strathbungo, parts of Shawlands, Newlands. We coordinate with Glasgow City Council on Conservation Area Consent applications where needed.
Listed Building Considerations
A small number of Southside properties are Listed Buildings (Category A, B, or C). Listed status affects both internal and external alterations and requires Listed Building Consent. We have experience working on listed properties and coordinate with Historic Environment Scotland and Glasgow City Council where required.
Typical Southside Refurbishment Costs
| Property Type | Mid-Range Spec | Premium Spec |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bed tenement flat (60–80m²) | £40,000 – £65,000 | £65,000 – £110,000 |
| 3-bed tenement (90–120m²) | £55,000 – £90,000 | £90,000 – £160,000 |
| 1930s semi (90–130m²) | £65,000 – £110,000 | £110,000 – £200,000 |
| Victorian villa (130–200m²) | £100,000 – £180,000 | £180,000 – £350,000+ |
Recent Glasgow Southside Refurbishment Projects
- 3-bed tenement flat, Pollokshields — full refurbishment with period feature preservation, contemporary kitchen-diner
- 1930s semi, Newlands — complete refurbishment plus rear extension, knock-through to open-plan
- Victorian villa, Pollokshields — comprehensive restoration with modern services hidden behind period detailing
- Battlefield terrace — full refurbishment focused on maximising compact footprint
Areas We Cover Across Glasgow Southside
- Pollokshields (G41)
- Strathbungo (G41, G42)
- Shawlands (G41, G43)
- Newlands (G43)
- Cathcart (G42, G44)
- Battlefield (G42)
- Mount Florida (G42)
- Govanhill (G42)
- Langside (G42)
- Pollok (G53)
- Cardonald (G52)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Southside refurbishment take?
Tenement flat: 8–12 weeks. 1930s semi: 10–14 weeks. Victorian villa: 14–20 weeks. Add 4–8 weeks for any extension work.
Can you preserve original tenement features?
Always — this is one of our specialisms. Cornicing, ceiling roses, picture rails, fireplaces, original sash windows, timber floors all protected and incorporated into the new design. Specialist plasterers and joiners coordinated where restoration is needed.
Do you handle Conservation Area Consent?
Yes — for external alterations affecting period character, we coordinate Conservation Area Consent applications with Glasgow City Council on your behalf.
What about access to tenement flats during refurbishment?
Tenement closes can be tight for material delivery. We plan deliveries early morning, use appropriate vehicle sizes, coordinate with neighbours, and protect the close throughout. Heavy items handled by appropriately sized teams.
Can the refurbishment be phased?
Yes — particularly useful for occupied properties. Common phasing: ground floor first, then upstairs; or kitchen-and-living first, then bedrooms-and-bathrooms. Adds time but allows partial occupancy. Discuss in survey.