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Home Renovation South Kensington

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.

Home Renovation in South Kensington, London by GS Renovation
Home Renovation by GS Renovation in South Kensington.

Whole-house refurbishment in South Kensington

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.

Restoring period features in South Kensington homes

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.

  • Plastering, flooring, painting and decorating
  • Electrical rewiring and full plumbing works
  • Project management from design to completion
  • Planning permission and building control coordination
  • Premium finishes and bespoke joinery
Service areaSouth Kensington · SW7
Local authorityThe Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Part ofCentral London (Inner London)
Typical homesGeorgian and Regency townhouses, many listed or within conservation areas
Also covered nearbyKensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, Knightsbridge and Holland Park

Trusted Home Renovation in South Kensington

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.

  • Free, no-obligation quotations
  • Over 30 years of hands-on experience
  • Dedicated project management
  • Fully insured and guaranteed work
  • Building control and planning support
  • Clean, tidy and reliable tradespeople
30+ YearsExperience
Fully Insured& Guaranteed
500+ ProjectsCompleted
Building ControlCompliant
Free QuotesNo obligation
Reviews

Rated 4.9 / 5 by our clients

★★★★★ 4.9 average from 31 verified reviews on MyBuilder

★★★★★
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.
OscarCrofton Park, London · via MyBuilder
★★★★★
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.
KathWood Green, London · via MyBuilder
★★★★★
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!
Adil KhanWoolwich, London · via MyBuilder
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Home Renovation South Kensington

How much does home renovation cost in South Kensington?

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.

How long does home renovation take in South Kensington?

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.

Why choose GS Renovation for home renovation in South Kensington?

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.

Do I need planning permission for a home renovation in South Kensington?

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.

Do you work on period, Georgian and listed homes in South Kensington?

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.

Can you renovate my South Kensington house while keeping its period features?

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.

Do you cover all of South Kensington?

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.

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