GS Renovation takes on whole-house refurbishments across Hoxton, bringing tired Victorian and Edwardian terraces back to life with one team managing every trade. From the streets near Broadway Market to the homes towards Stoke Newington, our 30+ years in N1 cover the rewiring, replumbing, replastering and structural changes these period houses need, sequenced so the project runs in the right order.
Refurbishing period terraces in Hoxton
Hoxton's terraces still hold plenty of Victorian and Edwardian character, from cornicing and ceiling roses to original floorboards, panelled doors and sash windows. Where these features survive, we restore rather than rip out, repairing plaster mouldings, easing and draught-proofing the sashes and lifting and relaying boards. Where previous owners stripped them, we can reinstate period detail sympathetically, so the house reads as a whole rather than a patchwork of eras.
Behind the period surface, these houses often hide dated wiring, lead or corroded pipework, and layouts chopped about over the decades. We reconfigure the plan to suit modern living, opening up the ground floor, moving bathrooms and rethinking the rear closet wing. Damp is common in solid-walled Hoxton homes, so we investigate the cause, whether failed pointing, bridged damp courses or poor ventilation, and fix it properly before the new plaster and finishes go on.
Sequencing a full renovation in Hoxton
A whole-house renovation only runs smoothly when the trades follow the right sequence. We start with the structural work and any steel beams, then first-fix the wiring and plumbing, plaster, and move through second-fix, kitchens, bathrooms, tiling and decoration in turn. Getting this order right in an occupied or empty Hoxton terrace avoids the rework and delays that come when jobs are done out of step, and keeps the whole project on programme.
With one team running the job, the electrics are tested and certified, notifiable work is registered under the building regulations, and any structural openings are inspected and signed off by Hackney building control. You get a single point of contact rather than chasing separate trades, a clear schedule for a house you may still be living in, and a finished home where the services, structure and decoration have all been planned together from the start.
- Planning permission and building control coordination
- First and second fix sequenced around a realistic decorating date
- Plastering, flooring, painting and decorating
- Staircase repair, replacement and balustrade work
- Waste clearance, dust protection and daily site tidying
Trusted Home Renovation in Hoxton
Homeowners across Hoxton choose GS Renovation for whole-house projects because we manage everything with one accountable team, avoiding the gaps that appear when trades are hired piecemeal. We understand how these Victorian and Edwardian terraces are built, restore period features where they matter, and keep the work clean and on programme. With 30+ years in N1, we deliver a coherent, lasting result.
- Fully insured, with cover in place on every site
- One itemised quote covering structure, services and finishes
- Photographs kept at each stage for your records
- First fix and second fix planned around a realistic decorating date
- Free follow-up visit after completion if anything needs attention
- A dedicated project manager from first survey to handover