Full refurbishments and whole-house renovations in Lewisham. Trusted, professional, 30+ years' hands-on experience.
GS Renovation carries out whole-house refurbishments across Lewisham, breathing new life into the tired Victorian and Edwardian terraces of Deptford, Catford and Forest Hill. With 30+ years in SE8, SE14 and SE23, one team manages the rewiring, replumbing, replastering and structural work, so a dated period home becomes a warm, modern family house.

Many Lewisham terraces still carry decades of piecemeal work, tired wiring, cold single-glazed windows, damp in the closet wing and a warren of small rooms. We take the house back to a sound base, renew the electrics and plumbing, treat damp, insulate where we can, and replaster throughout. Working room by room, or clearing the whole house at once, we bring everything up to current standards under a single, coordinated programme.
Layouts designed for Victorian life rarely suit a modern family. We reconfigure the ground floor to open living space, relocate a bathroom that was tacked onto the back, and rethink how the closet wing is used. Where walls come out we bring in steel beams and building control, and where original features survive, cornicing, ceiling roses, cast-iron fireplaces and panelled doors, we restore and keep them, so the house feels modern without losing its Lewisham character.
The risk on a big refurbishment is a string of separate trades who never quite join up. GS Renovation runs the whole job with one point of contact, sequencing the structural work first, then first-fix electrics and plumbing, plastering, and finally the kitchen, bathrooms, joinery and decoration. On a terraced street in SE6 or SE13 that also means managing access, deliveries and skips considerately, keeping the site tidy and your neighbours onside.
Because we hold the whole programme, decisions get made quickly and money is not wasted on trades waiting on each other. Notifiable work, such as the new consumer unit and circuits, and any drainage changes, is registered and signed off under building regulations. Whether you are staying put through the works or renovating a newly bought home near Telegraph Hill before you move in, you get a clear schedule and one company answerable for the result.
Lewisham owners choose GS Renovation for whole-house work because 30+ years across SE4, SE8 and SE26 have taught us how these terraces behave, from damp closet wings to shared party walls. One team, one programme and one invoice trail means less stress, fewer surprises and a period home that works for modern life.
George was brilliant. Lovely bloke, very reasonably priced and a perfectionist to boot. He completed our small kitchen renovation with care and great attention to detail. I've already recommended him to others.
Splendid job on our new kitchen refurb, including new flooring, moving the services, installing RSJ and preparing space for new back doors… George was always friendly, communicative and has an excellent attention to detail, ensuring everything is finished to a high standard.
Giorgio is an excellent and intelligent workman, and with very reasonable prices!… He paid a lot of attention to detail that is not common at all, and the final result was immaculate. Highly recommended!
FAQ
Pricing home renovation in Lewisham comes down to the size of the job, the specification you choose and the condition of the property. Rather than guess, we survey and give you a fixed, itemised quote you can rely on. Call 07472 424 226. As a rough guide, home renovation in London ranges from roughly £40,000 to £150,000 or more for a full refurbishment (indicative London ranges, MyBuilder and Checkatrade, 2026). Your figure depends on the size, specification and condition of the property, which is why we survey before quoting.
A straightforward Lewisham project can be done in a couple of weeks, while a larger home renovation with structural work runs longer. We set out a realistic, stage-by-stage programme before we begin so there are no surprises.
Lewisham homeowners choose GS Renovation for reliability and quality. We are fully insured, building control compliant where needed, and bring over 30 years of hands-on experience to every home renovation project, with a single point of contact throughout.
Most internal home renovations in Lewisham do not need planning permission, though building regulations apply to structural, electrical and plumbing work. Extensions or external changes may need permission or fall under permitted development. We handle building control and any applications for you.
Yes. A large share of Lewisham's homes are Victorian and Edwardian terraced properties, and we renovate them regularly. We plan each home renovation around their particular characteristics, such as solid brick walls, rear closet wings, side returns and original period features, so the result suits the building and meets building control.
Sometimes, on a phased job where we complete one area before starting the next, but a full refurbishment of a Victorian terrace is usually faster, cleaner and safer with the house empty. Dust, noise and services being off make daily life hard. We will talk through both options for your SE13 or SE23 home and plan the programme around whichever suits you.
Absolutely. Our team works right across Lewisham and the SE4 area and neighbouring parts of South East London. Get in touch on 07472 424 226 to check coverage for your address.
Every Service, One Team
The same trusted team, 30+ years' hands-on experience and free, no-obligation quotes apply to every GS Renovation service in Lewisham. Explore what else we do locally:
Steel beam installation, RSJ and structural alterations.
Safe load-bearing wall removal with steel beam support.
Structural alterations, new openings and steel support.
Chimney breast removal with gallows bracket or beam support.
Open-plan kitchen, diner and living conversions.
Single and double storey extensions.
Bespoke kitchen design and installation.
Luxury bathroom and wet-room refurbishment.
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