Full refurbishments and whole-house renovations in Woolwich. Trusted, professional, 30+ years' hands-on experience.
GS Renovation carries out whole-house refurbishments throughout Woolwich, restoring and modernising the bay-fronted Victorian and Edwardian terraces that fill the SE18 streets. With more than 30 years in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, one team manages the rewiring, replumbing, replastering, structural work and finishes, so the whole house comes together in a single, well sequenced programme.

A full renovation of a Woolwich terrace usually starts by stripping back to sound brick and joists, then rewiring and replumbing the whole house to current standards. Older SE18 properties often still have dated wiring, tired pipework and lath and plaster that has seen better days, so we replaster throughout and upgrade the services before any decorating begins. Damp in the closet wing and cold solid walls are common issues we address as part of the works.
Sequencing matters on a job this size. We plan the structural work first, such as any steel beams or knocked-through walls, then first-fix services, plastering, kitchen and bathroom installation, and finally second-fix and decoration. Running it as one continuous programme avoids the delays and finger-pointing that come with separate trades, and it means the plumber, electrician and plasterer are never working against each other in your Woolwich home.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Woolwich were built for a different way of living, with small separate rooms and a cramped rear closet wing. We reconfigure these dated layouts to suit modern life, opening the ground floor into a sociable kitchen-diner, relocating a bathroom upstairs, or turning a loft into an extra bedroom. Where the walls are load-bearing we bring in engineered steel and building control sign-off as part of the wider project.
Many owners of these SE18 homes want to keep the character that makes them special. We can restore or reinstate original features such as cornicing, ceiling roses, panelled doors, cast fireplaces and timber sash windows while the modern services run discreetly behind new plaster. The result balances the warmth of a period house with the comfort, insulation and efficiency you expect from a renovation carried out to today's standards.
Woolwich homeowners choose GS Renovation because a whole-house refurbishment is too big to leave to chance. One accountable team sequences the structure, services, kitchen, bathrooms and decoration, protects your SE18 period features, and keeps the programme moving. With over 30 years in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we deliver tidy work, clear pricing and a house that works properly again.
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 Woolwich depends on the size of the property, the specification and the scope of work. GS Renovation provides free, detailed and itemised quotations for every Woolwich 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 Woolwich 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.
GS Renovation knows Woolwich's homes and how to renovate them properly. We handle the structure, the services and the finishes, deal with building control for you, and leave you with work that is certified, guaranteed and built to last.
Most internal home renovations in Woolwich 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 Woolwich'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.
Yes. We regularly refurbish Victorian and Edwardian terraces across SE18, rewiring, replumbing and replastering throughout while preserving or reinstating original cornicing, fireplaces and sash windows. Modern services run hidden behind new plaster. Internal renovation does not need planning permission, though kitchen and bathroom electrics are notifiable under building regulations, and any structural changes are designed and signed off with building control.
Yes, Woolwich is one of our core areas. We work on every street and the SE18 area and across the wider South East London, so wherever your home is, call 07472 424 226 and we will confirm we can help.
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 Woolwich. 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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