GS Renovation takes on whole-house refurbishments across Greenwich, from tired Georgian townhouses near the Maritime Museum to Victorian terraces in Charlton and interwar homes in Eltham. Over 30+ years in SE3, SE9, SE10 and SE18 we have learned that a period house renovates best when one team sequences the structure, services, plaster and finishes together.
Whole-house refurbishment in Greenwich period homes
Greenwich's older houses often reach us with dated wiring, tired plumbing and layouts that no longer suit modern life. We take the property back to a sound shell where needed, rewire and replumb throughout, and replaster so the walls are ready for a crisp finish. In SE10 and SE18 that frequently means reworking a warren of small rooms into brighter, better-connected living space.
Sequencing matters most on a full renovation. We plan the order so structural openings, first-fix electrics and plumbing, plastering, kitchens, bathrooms and decoration each happen at the right moment, with no trade undoing another's work. One project manager coordinates the lot, which keeps a big Greenwich refurbishment moving and gives you a single point of contact from the first strip-out to the final coat of paint.
Restoring period features across Greenwich
The character of a Greenwich home lives in its cornices, ceiling roses, sash windows, panelled doors and cast-iron fireplaces. Where these survive we repair and reinstate them, and where they have been lost we can match new mouldings to the age of the house. This is especially important near Greenwich Park and Blackheath, where many homes are listed or sit within a conservation area.
Restoration and modern comfort go hand in hand. We hide new wiring, pipework and insulation behind traditional finishes, upgrade heating and improve efficiency without stripping the house of its identity. Across SE3 and SE7 we balance what should be kept with what should be renewed, so a refurbished Georgian or Victorian home feels both authentic and genuinely comfortable to live in day to day.
- Cornice, skirting and period feature restoration
- Sash window overhaul, draught proofing and secondary glazing
- External rendering, repointing and masonry repair
- Roof repairs, gutters, fascias and rainwater goods
- Kitchen and bathroom design, supply and installation
The GS Renovation Difference in Greenwich
Homeowners across Greenwich trust GS Renovation with full refurbishments because one team carries the whole project, structure, services, plaster and finishes, with 30+ years behind it. We understand the borough's period and listed stock, respect original features, and keep a large SE3 to SE18 renovation organised, tidy and on programme from start to finish.
- Clean, tidy and reliable tradespeople
- Neighbours given notice before the noisy stages
- Photographs kept at each stage for your records
- Kitchen and bathroom selections planned early to hold the programme
- Original features protected, repaired or reinstated as you want
- A whole-house programme sequenced so no trade doubles back