Full refurbishments and whole-house renovations in Southwark. Trusted, professional, 30+ years' hands-on experience.
GS Renovation carries out whole-house refurbishments across Southwark, breathing new life into Victorian terraces in Camberwell, Georgian townhouses in Dulwich and warehouse conversions in Bermondsey. With more than 30 years of experience in SE1, SE15, SE16 and SE17, one team manages the rewire, replumb, replaster and reconfiguration, sequencing structural work and finishes into a single coordinated project.

A typical Southwark refurbishment starts with the services hidden inside old walls. The Victorian and Georgian houses of SE5 and SE22 often still carry ageing wiring, lead or worn pipework and single-skin plaster. We rewire and replumb the whole house, upgrade the consumer unit, and replaster throughout, notifying building control for the electrical work as required. Reconfiguring dated layouts, we open cramped rooms into practical spaces while respecting the original proportions of the building.
Southwark's period homes are full of features worth saving. Where cornicing, ceiling roses, panelled doors, sash windows and cast iron fireplaces survive, we restore and reinstate them rather than strip them out, matching new mouldings to the old. On listed properties and those in conservation areas around Dulwich and Camberwell, we work sympathetically with lime plaster and traditional detailing, so the finished home feels modern to live in yet keeps the character that makes these houses special.
Renovation in the converted warehouses and apartments around Bermondsey, Borough and SE16 follows a different set of rules. Most are leasehold, so before we start we help you obtain the freeholder's licence to alter and agree access, working hours and protection with the managing agent. Structural change is limited in these buildings, but we can transform them with new layouts, kitchens, bathrooms and finishes that respect the sound insulation standards between flats and the wider building-management rules.
What ties every Southwark renovation together is sequencing. We plan the order so that structural work, first-fix services, plastering, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decoration follow on without clashes or costly reworks. One project manager coordinates the trades, keeps the site tidy in an occupied home or a shared block, and reports progress to you weekly. Whether it is a Peckham terrace or a Borough flat near Borough Market, you get one point of contact from start to finish.
Southwark homeowners choose GS Renovation for whole-house projects because 30+ years in the borough means we understand both its period houses and its leasehold conversions. One team handles the structure, services, plastering and finishes, so nothing falls between trades. You get clear scheduling, honest pricing, respectful working in an occupied home, and a refurbished property that lasts.
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
The cost of home renovation in Southwark depends on the size of the property, the specification and the scope of work. GS Renovation provides free, detailed and itemised quotations for every Southwark project. Call 07472 424 226 or email info@gsrenovationltd.co.uk for a no-obligation estimate. 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.
Timescales for home renovation in Southwark vary with the size and complexity of the job. After our survey we give you a realistic schedule and keep you updated at every stage of the project.
Because we manage every trade in-house, your Southwark project stays consistent and accountable from first fix to finish. Add transparent pricing, full insurance and real aftercare, and it is easy to see why Southwark clients recommend us.
Most internal home renovations in Southwark 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 Southwark'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.
Internal renovation such as rewiring, replumbing, replastering and reconfiguring rooms does not need planning permission, even in a Camberwell conservation area. The electrical and some plumbing work is notifiable under building regulations, which we handle. Planning only comes into play if you alter the exterior, or if the property is listed, where internal changes can also need listed building consent.
Yes. We work throughout Southwark and the SE1 area, as well as the surrounding parts of South London. Contact us on 07472 424 226 to confirm we cover your street.
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 Southwark. 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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