Home Renovation Cost London 2026: Complete Price Guide by Room and Scope

The cost of a home renovation in London depends on the scope of works, the size of the property, the specification of finishes and the location. This guide gives you accurate 2026 home renovation costs across all scopes — from a single room refurbishment to a complete whole-house renovation — so you can budget realistically before starting your project. LCCL Construction has delivered hundreds of home renovations across London and Hertfordshire as part of our complete design and build service.

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How Much Does a Home Renovation Cost in London in 2026?

Full house renovation in London costs £60,000 – £180,000 inc. VAT (£50,000 – £150,000 + VAT) in 2026 depending on the size of the property and scope of works.

Cosmetic refurbishment typically costs £60,000 – £96,000 inc. VAT (£50,000 – £80,000 + VAT).

Standard renovation with kitchen, bathroom, plastering, decoration and rewire costs £96,000 – £144,000 inc. VAT (£80,000 – £120,000 + VAT).

Full structural renovation including new services, plumbing, electrics, insulation, kitchen and bathrooms costs £144,000 – £180,000 inc. VAT (£120,000 – £150,000 + VAT).

Home Renovation Cost by Scope

Cosmetic refurbishment: £60,000 – £96,000 inc. VAT (£50,000 – £80,000 + VAT). Includes redecoration, new flooring, minor bathroom and kitchen updates and general refresh.

Standard renovation: £96,000 – £144,000 inc. VAT (£80,000 – £120,000 + VAT). Includes new kitchen, new bathrooms, full redecoration, new flooring, plumbing and electrical rewire.

Full renovation: £144,000 – £180,000 inc. VAT (£120,000 – £150,000 + VAT). Includes structural works, new services throughout, new roof coverings, insulation upgrades, new kitchen and bathrooms, complete rewire and replumb.

Whole house transformation: priced from drawings. Includes structural changes, extensions, complete replacement of all services, high specification finishes throughout.

Kitchen Renovation Cost London 2026

A new kitchen in London costs from £9,000 inc. VAT (£7,500 + VAT) for a small economy kitchen to £87,360 inc. VAT (£72,800 + VAT) for an extra-large high-end kitchen, supplied and fitted by LCCL — units, worktops, sink and tap, fitting, plumbing and electrical connections to existing points, and making good. A refit in the same layout starts from £6,600 inc. VAT (£5,500 + VAT). Appliances, flooring, tiling, structural work and moving services are extra, and every figure is subject to the final design, site measurements and the kitchen range you choose.

Bathroom Renovation Cost London 2026

Bathroom renovation costs range from £9,600 inc. VAT (£8,000 + VAT) to £16,800 inc. VAT (£14,000 + VAT) in London for a full refurbishment. This includes stripping out, replumbing, rewiring, plastering, waterproofing, tiling, new flooring, installation of sanitaryware and fixtures. A fittings allowance is included at economy specification; mid-range and high-end sanitaryware is priced to match. A premium en-suite or master bathroom with underfloor heating and high specification finishes can reach £42,000 – £54,000 inc. VAT (£35,000 – £45,000 + VAT).

What Is Included in a Home Renovation Cost?

LCCL Construction home renovation costs include: measured building survey, design and specification, building regulations where required, structural engineer calculations where required, strip-out and disposal, groundworks and structural changes, complete replumb and rewire where required, plastering, joinery and second fix carpentry, tiling and flooring, kitchen and bathroom installation, decoration and snagging. Kitchen units, appliances and sanitaryware are typically client-supplied.

What Affects Home Renovation Cost in London?

The main factors are: total floor area in square metres, scope of works from cosmetic to structural, condition of existing services and structure, specification of finishes, whether structural changes are required, complexity of any listed building or conservation area constraints and location within London. The final figure depends on postcode, access and site conditions — the instant estimate applies your area.

Home Renovation Cost Per Square Metre in London

Home renovation costs in London typically range from £840 – £1,320 per square metre inc. VAT (£700 – £1,100 + VAT) depending on scope. Cosmetic works: £840 – £960 per sqm inc. VAT (£700 – £800 + VAT).

Standard renovation: £960 – £1,140 per sqm inc. VAT (£800 – £950 + VAT).

Full renovation: £1,140 – £1,320 per sqm inc. VAT (£950 – £1,100 + VAT).

Home renovations are subject to 20 per cent VAT unless the property has been empty for 2+ years in which case reduced rate 5 per cent VAT may apply.

Home Renovation vs Extension: Which Adds More Value?

Extensions add more property value than pure renovation because they add square footage. However combining a renovation with an extension typically produces the highest returns and best long-term result. See our guides on how much value an extension adds and home extension costs in London.

Frequently Asked Questions About Home Renovation Cost in London

How much does a full house renovation cost in London?

From £60,000 inc. VAT (£50,000 + VAT) for a cosmetic refresh to £180,000 inc. VAT (£150,000 + VAT) for a full renovation of a standard London house — larger and structural transformations are priced from drawings.

How long does a home renovation take?

Typically 8 to 12 weeks for cosmetic works, 16 to 24 weeks for standard renovation and 6 to 12 months for a full whole house renovation.

For our full home renovation service see our home renovation services London guide.

To get a free detailed estimate call LCCL Construction on 020 8037 7332 or get an instant quote online.