Period houses
refurbished with respect.
Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis and Georgian townhouses make up most of London's best housing — and they need a contractor who understands them. Original cornicing, fireplaces, floorboards and sash windows restored; modern kitchens, bathrooms and services fitted in properly.
What period property refurbishment
really involves in London.
Refurbishing a period house costs more than a modern one for good reasons: solid walls need breathable materials, original features need restoring rather than replacing, services often need bringing up to date, and nothing is square. A full refurbishment of a three-bedroom Victorian terrace is typically £55,000–£110,000 + VAT.
The cost drivers are the condition of the plaster (lime plaster and cornicing need specialist repair), damp and timber issues common in London terraces, rewiring and replumbing around original fabric, restoring or replacing sash windows, the kitchen and bathrooms, and whether the house is listed or in a conservation area — which affects external work and sometimes internal alterations.
Tom Harvey Contractors provides free site visits and itemised written quotes, and we'll tell you which original features are worth saving, which need replacing and where the money should go.
Speak to the team today — free advice, no obligation
020 3983 5087What's included in our service:
- Cornice, ceiling rose and lime plaster restoration
- Original floorboards sanded and finished
- Fireplaces reinstated or restored
- Sash windows repaired, draught-proofed or replaced
- Breathable paints and lime-based materials
- Damp diagnosis and treatment
- Rewiring and replumbing with minimal disturbance
- Kitchens fitted into period layouts and extensions
- Bathrooms and ensuites in period houses
- Panelling, shutters and joinery hand-painted
- Conservation-area and listed-building sensitivity
- Staged payments and 24-month warranty (over £10k)
Every period refurbishment
clearly priced.
Typical ranges for London period houses. Every project is quoted after a survey, trade by trade, with restoration and replacement shown separately.
- Plaster and cornice repairs
- Original floors sanded and finished
- New kitchen and bathroom
- Full redecoration in heritage colours
- Sash windows serviced
- Rewire and replumb
- Lime plaster and ceilings restored
- Damp treated properly
- Kitchen extension fit-out
- Bathrooms and ensuite
- Sash windows restored or replaced
- Listed-building specification
- Panelling, shutters and staircases restored
- Multiple bathrooms and dressing rooms
- Bespoke joinery and kitchens
- Structural work with engineer
- Full project management
Simple process.
No stress.
Every project follows the same clear process so you always know what's happening and when.
Contact Us
Call, email or submit online. Tell us about your period property and what you want to achieve.
Free Site Visit
We visit, measure up and assess. No charge, no obligation.
Written Quote
Itemised written quote within 48 hours. Every line clearly priced.
The Work
Work starts on the agreed date. Done efficiently, cleanly and to the agreed spec.
Handover
Snagging cleared, 12-month warranty confirmed. Job done properly.
What makes us
different.
One contractor, every trade
We coordinate every trade ourselves. One contact, one quote, one handover — no juggling.
Fixed price, written quotes
Every quote is itemised and fixed. What we quote is what you pay — guaranteed. No mid-project surprises.
Fast and efficient
We work efficiently without cutting corners. Clear timelines agreed upfront at quote stage.
Supply and fit available
We source materials at trade prices — or we'll work with your chosen supplier. Both options available.
10+ years across London
1,000+ jobs completed. We've worked in everything from mansion flats to Victorian terraces and new-build towers.
Digital invoicing, VAT registered
Professional itemised quotes and VAT invoices — perfect for landlords, agents and property managers.
Covering
all of London.
We cover every London borough and Hertfordshire. Here are the areas we work in most regularly.
Don't see your area? Call us — we cover all of Greater London
020 3983 5087Your questions
answered.
Own a period house that needs bringing back?
Free site visit across London · Written quote within 48 hours · No obligation
