SERVICE PORTFOLIO
Refurbishments
Whole-home renovation, bespoke joinery, refined finishes, service upgrades, and period-sensitive detailing for houses and apartments across the UK. Picassa Renovations approaches every refurbishment as an opportunity to preserve character while introducing contemporary comfort, improved performance, and enduring quality.
WHY PICASSA RENOVATIONS
Refurbishment expertise shaped around your property.
Period Sensitivity
We understand the proportions, materials, craftsmanship, and character of period properties. Original details are treated carefully while modern comforts and building services are integrated with discretion.
Structural Integrity
Older properties can require careful structural assessment and repair. We coordinate with qualified engineers and specialists to address identified defects and ensure the building is sound before introducing new finishes.
Material Quality
A refurbishment provides the opportunity to introduce enduring materials such as natural stone, solid timber, specialist metalwork, and bespoke joinery. Every selection is considered for its appearance, performance, and ability to age gracefully.
THE REFURBISHMENT PROCESS
From survey to refined home.
01. CONDITION SURVEY
We begin by assessing the property’s structure, existing services, visible defects, and overall condition. Appropriate surveys help identify potential problems and establish a more informed scope, budget, and programme.
02. DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION
Working with the appointed design team, we develop the layout, material palette, technical details, and construction specification. Each decision is considered around the property’s character, the client’s lifestyle, durability, and visual consistency.
03. PLANNING & APPROVALS
Some properties—particularly listed buildings and those within conservation areas—may require specialist permissions. We help coordinate the relevant consultants, approvals, and Building Regulations requirements before affected work proceeds.
04. STRUCTURAL & SERVICES UPGRADES
Structural repairs, electrical rewiring, plumbing, drainage, ventilation, heating, and other building services are upgraded as required. The different trades and systems are carefully coordinated, inspected, and certified where applicable.
05. FINISHES AND RESTORATION
Flooring, joinery, plasterwork, decoration, tiling, and specialist finishes are completed with close attention to detail. Original features are preserved or restored where appropriate, while new elements are integrated carefully.
06. HANDOVER
Final inspections, testing, snagging, and certification confirm that the agreed work is complete. Relevant warranties, manuals, certificates, and project documentation are assembled for handover.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
What to know before starting.
Property Age & Condition
Older properties may conceal structural defects, outdated services, damp, hazardous materials, or previous alterations. Early investigation helps reduce uncertainty and allows suitable contingencies to be included in the programme and budget.
Listed Status
Work affecting a listed building may require Listed Building Consent and specialist professional input. Any changes must respect the property’s architectural and historic significance while meeting the client’s practical requirements.
Budget & Timeline
A substantial refurbishment may require approximately 16–24 weeks, but the programme will depend on the property’s size, condition, design, specification, permissions, access, and material lead times. Picassa Renovations develops a project-specific programme and manages approved costs transparently throughout.
SERVICE VARIANTS
Types of refurbishments
Different refurbishment approaches tailored to the property’s condition, architectural character, and the client’s lifestyle.
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Full-House Refurbishment
A comprehensive renovation involving layouts, finishes, joinery, electrical systems, plumbing, heating, and other elements throughout the property.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
Ideal for properties requiring extensive modernisation. It provides the opportunity to improve the entire home coherently while retaining valuable original character.
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Bathroom Refurbishment
A complete bathroom redesign incorporating sanitaryware, tiling, ventilation, lighting, heating, waterproofing, storage, and an improved spatial arrangement.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
Improves comfort, practicality, and long-term performance while introducing a more refined and cohesive interior finish.
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Period Property Restoration
The careful repair and restoration of period features—including cornicing, fireplaces, flooring, doors, and original joinery—combined with discreet modern upgrades.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
Suited to Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian, and other character properties where architectural heritage should be preserved alongside contemporary comfort.
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Selective Refurbishment
Targeted improvements to specific areas—such as the ground floor, principal bedroom suite, entrance hall, or selected living spaces—while leaving other parts of the property unchanged.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
A focused approach for properties in generally good condition. It prioritises the areas that will deliver the greatest improvement to daily life.
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Kitchen Refurbishment
A complete kitchen redesign covering layout, cabinetry, worktops, appliances, flooring, lighting, ventilation, and connections to adjacent living spaces.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
Transforms one of the home’s most important spaces, improving its functionality, storage, appearance, and relationship with everyday family life.
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Luxury Interior Redesign
A high-end refurbishment combining premium materials, bespoke joinery, specialist finishes, integrated technology, architectural lighting, and carefully coordinated interior details.
WHY CHOOSE THIS
Designed for clients seeking exceptional interiors with a consistent visual language, refined material palette, and individually crafted details.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Refurbishment FAQs
BEGIN WITH A PRIVATE BRIEF
Planning a residential refurbishment project?
Share the property type, desired scope, location, approximate timeframe, and whether drawings or planning documents already exist. We will respond with a considered next step.
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