Property Renovation Putney
Full house refurbishments and flat renovations for Putney's Victorian terraces, Edwardian villas, and Georgian townhouses. One team handles everything from strip-out to snagging, so you don't spend months coordinating electricians, plumbers, and plasterers yourself.
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Renovations that respect Putney's period architecture
Putney has some of the finest period housing in South West London. Georgian townhouses along Lower Richmond Road and the Embankment. Victorian terraces throughout the Oxford Road conservation area. Edwardian villas across West Putney’s tree-lined streets. Arts and Crafts houses on Rusholme Road and Lytton Grove. And the distinctive red-brick cottages of the Dover House Estate. Every part of SW15 has its own architectural character.
What these properties share is a gap between how they look and how they function. Georgian proportions are beautiful, but the plumbing is often Victorian-era lead pipe. Edwardian houses have generous rooms but cramped kitchens in narrow rear additions. Victorian terraces have the same layout issues you find across London: front room, back room, tiny kitchen, one bathroom upstairs. Even the Dover House cottages, which are only a hundred years old, were designed for a time when families used their homes very differently.
Renovation brings these houses up to the standard their architecture deserves. Rewire and replumb the whole property. Open up the ground floor so the kitchen connects to the living space. Fit a bathroom that matches the quality of the rest of the house. Replace aged sash windows with replicas that meet modern thermal standards. Do all of it in one project, with one team, so everything works together rather than being a patchwork of updates from different decades.
We’ve renovated properties across Putney for years. The large Edwardian semis in West Putney, Victorian houses off the High Street, Georgian properties near the Embankment, and flats in converted period buildings throughout SW15. Putney’s multiple conservation areas mean external changes need careful consideration, and we factor this in from the start.
What we renovate
Full House Renovations
Strip a house back to the shell and rebuild it properly. New electrics, new plumbing, new heating, plastering, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, decorating. We coordinate every trade and manage the whole project so you deal with one company and get one guarantee covering all the work. In Putney, where the houses are valuable and the expectations are high, getting this coordination right matters more than anywhere.
Flat Refurbishments
Putney has a significant number of period conversions where Victorian and Edwardian houses have been split into flats. Many of these conversions date from the 1970s or 1980s and haven’t been updated since. We renovate flats from strip-out to handover, including the structural and services work that gets missed when people try to renovate room by room. If you need freeholder consent, we advise on what’s typically required.
Layout Reconfigurations
The standard Putney Victorian terrace has separate front and back reception rooms and a narrow kitchen at the rear. The Edwardian houses have a similar layout with wider hallways. We remove internal walls, install structural steel, and reconfigure the ground floor to create the open-plan kitchen-living space that the original layout never provided.
Period Property Restoration
Much of Putney’s housing stock dates from the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods. Original plaster cornicing, ceiling roses, fireplaces, stained glass, panelled doors, and timber floors are features worth keeping. We restore these elements while upgrading the house to modern standards. In conservation areas like West Putney, Oxford Road, and Deodar Road, we work within the restrictions and advise on what Wandsworth Council will and won’t permit.
New purchase renovations
Bought a house on one of West Putney’s residential roads or a flat near the High Street that needs work before you move in? We can survey the property before completion, provide a detailed scope and fixed-price quote, and have the renovation planned so work starts soon after exchange. In Putney’s market, where properties move quickly, being able to start promptly matters.
Loft and Basement Conversions
Add living space without extending the building’s footprint. Putney’s Edwardian houses have high roof lines that convert well into bedrooms or offices. Victorian houses often have basements that can be excavated and tanked for extra living space. We handle structural design, Building Control applications, and all construction. Party wall agreements, which come up regularly in Putney’s terraced streets, are part of what we manage.
"We bought a large Edwardian house in West Putney that hadn't been touched for decades. Joel and his team did a complete renovation: rewired, replumbed, new kitchen, three new bathrooms, opened up the ground floor, restored the original cornicing and fireplaces, and decorated throughout. It was a big project, about twenty weeks, and they managed it brilliantly. The house is everything we hoped for."
Property renovation costs in Putney
Honest pricing so you can plan properly before we visit. These are typical ranges for Putney properties. Your actual quote depends on the condition of the property, the specification you want, and how much structural work is involved.
| Project Type | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
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One-bedroom flat refurbishment |
£25,000 – £55,000 |
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Two-bedroom flat refurbishment |
£45,000 – £85,000 |
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three-bedroom house renovation |
£85,000 – £160,000 |
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Full house renovation (4+ bed) |
£120,000 – £250,000 |
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Layout reconfiguration |
£15,000-£40,000 |
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Loft conversion |
£45,000-£75,000 |
What’s included: Demolition, structural work, rewiring, replumbing, plastering, flooring, decoration, and project management. Kitchen units, bathroom sanitaryware, tiles, and fixtures are typically additional because most clients want to choose these themselves. We can source them for you if you prefer.
How a renovation works with us
From first conversation to handing you the keys, here’s the process.
What to look for in a renovation contractor
Certified electrical work (NICEIC)
Any renovation involving electrical work (which is nearly all of them) should be done by NICEIC-approved electricians. The work is inspected and certified to BS 7671 standards. You receive an Electrical Installation Certificate on completion, which you’ll need if you sell or remortgage.
Registered window & door installation (FENSA)
If your renovation includes new windows or doors, FENSA registration means the installer self-certifies compliance with Building Regulations. In Putney’s conservation areas, replacement windows often need to match the originals in design. FENSA registration covers the Building Regs side; conservation approval is separate and we handle both.
Health & safety accreditation (CHAS)
CHAS accreditation proves the contractor has been independently assessed for health and safety. For renovation work where multiple trades are on site and the property may be partially occupied, this matters more than most people realise.
Full public liability insurance
We carry £5 million public liability cover. For property renovation work in Putney, where houses regularly sell for £1 million to £3 million or more, adequate insurance is not optional. Ask any contractor you’re considering what level of cover they hold.
Building Control sign-off
Structural alterations, rewiring, replumbing, and changes to fire escape routes all need Building Control approval. We manage the application process, schedule inspections at the right stages, and make sure you get your completion certificate at the end.
Fixed-price contracts
We quote a fixed price for a defined scope of work. If we’ve quoted it, that’s what you pay. If something genuinely changes because of what we find once we open up the building, we agree on variations in writing before doing the work. No surprises on the final invoice.
Common questions about property renovation in Putney
It depends on the size, condition, and specification. A three-bed Victorian terrace needing full renovation (rewire, replumb, new kitchen and bathrooms, plastering, flooring, decorating) typically costs £90,000 to £170,000. The larger Edwardian houses in West Putney cost more due to their size. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site survey so you know the exact cost before committing.
A two-bed flat usually takes 6 to 10 weeks. A three-bed house needing full renovation is typically 12 to 18 weeks. Larger Edwardian houses or properties needing extensive structural work can take 16 to 24 weeks. We provide a week-by-week programme at the quote stage and keep you updated throughout.
Putney has over a dozen conservation areas, including West Putney, Oxford Road, Deodar Road, Parkfields, Rusholme Road, Dover House Estate, and Putney Embankment. Internal renovations are generally unaffected. External changes, like replacement windows, new doors, alterations to the front facade, or changes to the roofline, often need Wandsworth Council’s approval. We check which conservation area your property falls in during the survey and advise on what’s possible.
Properties close to the Thames, particularly along the Embankment and Lower Richmond Road, may be in a flood risk zone. This doesn’t prevent renovation work, but it can affect insurance costs and might require specific measures if you’re converting a basement. We check the Environment Agency flood maps during the survey and advise on any implications.
For partial renovations, usually yes. We plan the work to keep at least one bathroom and the kitchen available for as long as possible. For full strip-out renovations, moving out is more practical. The work goes faster, it’s less disruptive for your family, and the finish is better because we can work in every room at the same time.
Older Putney houses often have surprises. Lead plumbing is common in Victorian and Georgian properties. Georgian and early Victorian buildings sometimes have structural issues around original timber lintels. Damp can hide behind panelling or plasterwork for decades. We flag everything we find immediately, explain the options, and agree any additional work in writing before proceeding. Nothing gets added to the bill without your approval first.
We’re based in Anerley, South East London, and work across Putney (SW15), Battersea, Clapham, Wandsworth, Balham, Dulwich, Crystal Palace, Bromley, and surrounding areas.
Working in Putney
Putney splits into distinct areas, and each one has a different character when it comes to renovation work.
West Putney, roughly between Putney Hill and the Dover House Estate, is where you find the largest concentration of Edwardian houses. These are generous five and six-bedroom properties on wide, tree-lined roads like Gwendolen Avenue, Larpent Avenue, and the streets off Hazlewell Road. Many sit in the West Putney Conservation Area, which means external changes need Wandsworth Council’s approval. The interiors, though, are where renovation makes the biggest difference. These houses often have four receptions, a small kitchen at the back, and one or two bathrooms for the whole house. Opening up the ground floor and adding proper bathrooms transforms how these properties function.
East of the High Street, the Oxford Road conservation area has smaller Victorian terraces. These are typically three-bed houses, well proportioned but with the same layout issues as Victorian terraces across London. The Charlwood Road and Lifford Street area represents some of Putney’s earliest Victorian expansion.
Near the river, you find Georgian properties along the Embankment and Lower Richmond Road. These are substantial houses, often four storeys, with high ceilings and large rooms. They’re structurally solid but the services, electrics, plumbing, heating, are often well past their useful life. Renovating a Georgian house requires particular care around original plasterwork and proportions.
Parking in Putney varies. The residential streets in West Putney are manageable with permits. Closer to the High Street and station, it’s tighter. We sort permits through Wandsworth Council in advance and plan deliveries around peak times. For larger projects that need scaffolding on the street, we handle the highway licenses too.
The Victorian terraces either side of Northcote Road are where we do most of our house renovation work. These are typically three-storey properties with the classic two-reception, rear-addition layout. They were built by small operators rather than large developers, which is why Battersea’s terraces have more variety than you’d find in, say, Fulham or Balham. That also means the construction quality varies from street to street.
Mansion block renovations are a significant part of what we do here too. The blocks along Prince of Wales Drive, off Battersea Park Road, and around Albert Bridge Road contain large flats that often haven’t been properly updated in decades. These need a different approach to terraced houses because you’re working within the constraints of a managed building, but the results can be dramatic.
Parking and access are always considerations in Battersea. We sort out Wandsworth council parking permits for our vehicles, plan material deliveries to avoid school run times near the popular primaries, and coordinate skip placement with the council’s highways team. For mansion blocks, we follow the building’s specific protocols for deliveries and waste removal.
Renovation services by area
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Related services
Property renovation often includes these as part of the project, or they can be booked separately.
Kitchen Extensions in Putney
If your renovation includes extending the kitchen, we handle planning permission, structural work, Building Control and all finishing. Single-storey rear extensions, side returns and wraparounds. → View kitchen extension services
Bathroom Fitting in Putney
Full bathroom renovations from strip-out to handover. Also en-suite installations, wet rooms and cloakroom additions. Usually included as part of a wider property refurbishment. → View bathroom fitting services
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