GS Renovation carries out whole-house renovations across Hendon, breathing new life into the 1930s semi-detached and interwar suburban houses that fill NW4. With more than 30 years of experience in Barnet, one team manages the rewiring, replumbing, replastering and layout changes, sequencing the structural work, kitchen, bathrooms and decoration so the whole project runs in order.
Full refurbishment of Hendon interwar houses
Many Hendon houses still carry the wiring, plumbing and compartmentalised layout of their 1930s origins, so a full renovation usually starts by stripping back to bring services up to current standards. We rewire throughout, replace the plumbing and heating, and replaster where the old lath and lime has failed, then reconfigure the dated cellular rooms into the open, connected spaces families want today.
These interwar homes were built with decent ceiling heights and solid proportions, so there is real quality to work with. We restore the features worth keeping, such as picture rails, panelled doors and bay windows, while modernising everything behind the walls. The generous plots also give room to extend as part of the same programme if you want more space rather than just a refresh.
Managing services and structure in NW4
Renovating an occupied Hendon house means sequencing matters. We plan the structural openings and any steel first, then first-fix electrics and plumbing, followed by plastering, second-fix, the kitchen and bathrooms, and finally decoration. Any electrical work is notifiable under the Building Regulations and is certified accordingly, and any load-bearing changes are signed off by building control.
Where the renovation touches the shared party wall of a semi, or where you are in a mansion flat near Brent Cross, we handle the relevant notices or freeholder coordination at the outset. Running the trades in the right order avoids the double handling that pushes cost and time up, and keeps a lived-in NW4 home as workable as possible while the work goes on around you.
- Sash window overhaul, draught proofing and secondary glazing
- Project management from first survey to final handover
- Damp treatment, tanking and timber repairs
- Loft, floor and wall insulation upgrades
- Structural alterations and load-bearing wall removal
Why Choose GS Renovation in Hendon
Hendon homeowners choose GS Renovation because a single team runs the whole refurbishment, from rewiring and replumbing to structural changes, kitchens, bathrooms and decoration, all in the right order. We understand how these interwar NW4 houses are built, we keep an occupied home workable, and 30+ years in Barnet backs a finish that lasts.
- Founder-led team with 30+ years of hands-on experience
- Free follow-up visit after completion if anything needs attention
- Kitchen and bathroom selections planned early to hold the programme
- Registered in England, Companies House no. 14611254
- Protected routes through the house so you can keep living in it
- Honest updates if a date or a detail has to move