Full refurbishments and whole-house renovations in South Kensington. Trusted, professional, 30+ years' hands-on experience.
GS Renovation carries out whole-house renovations across South Kensington, restoring and modernising the grand period houses of the museum quarter. With over 30 years of experience in SW7, we manage rewiring, replumbing, replastering and structural change as one coordinated programme, honouring the character of Georgian and Regency townhouses throughout.

A full refurbishment of a South Kensington townhouse touches every floor, from the lower-ground kitchen to the top-floor bedrooms. We strip back tired services, rewire and replumb to current standards, then replaster and reconfigure dated layouts so the house works for how people actually live, all while keeping the fabric of a period building intact.
One team sequences the whole job, which matters enormously in a tall SW7 house where trades stack up over four or five storeys. Structural work, first fix, plaster, kitchens, bathrooms and decoration follow in the right order, so nothing is undone by the trade that comes next and the programme stays predictable.
The Georgian and Regency houses of South Kensington carry original cornicing, ceiling roses, panelled doors, sash windows and marble fireplaces that give them their value and their charm. Where these survive we repair and reinstate them, and where they have been lost we can match the profiles so a modernised interior still reads as authentic to the age of the house.
Much of SW7 sits within a conservation area and some houses are listed, so we keep alterations sympathetic and route notifiable electrical and structural work through building control. The result blends discreet modern comfort, better insulation, updated services and clever storage, with the period proportions that make a Royal Borough house special.
South Kensington homeowners choose GS Renovation because a single team takes responsibility for the whole house, coordinating structure, services and finishes without the gaps that come from juggling separate trades. We respect the period fabric of SW7 homes, work cleanly and communicate clearly. More than 30 years across the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea backs every project.
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 South Kensington 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.
Most home renovation projects in South Kensington take between two and eight weeks depending on the scope and whether structural work is involved. We provide a clear programme before work begins so you know exactly what to expect.
GS Renovation's team brings over 30 years of hands-on experience to home renovation and wider building work across South Kensington and the surrounding area. We offer free quotes, a dedicated project manager, full insurance, building control compliance where required, and comprehensive aftercare.
Most internal home renovations in South Kensington 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 South Kensington's homes are period, Georgian and listed properties, and we renovate them regularly. We plan each home renovation around their particular characteristics, such as conservation and listed-building rules, solid walls and original period features, so the result suits the building and meets building control.
Yes. Retaining cornicing, fireplaces, sash windows and panelled joinery is central to how we work on SW7 townhouses. We repair original detail, match anything missing, and modernise the wiring, plumbing and layout behind it. Internal renovation does not need planning permission, though notifiable electrics go through building control and listed homes need extra care.
We do. GS Renovation covers all of South Kensington and the SW7 area and the wider Central London. Call 07472 424 226 and we will confirm we work on your road.
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 South Kensington. 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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We carry out home renovation across South Kensington and the surrounding areas. Explore a nearby location:
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