Cost guide
How much does a house renovation cost?
What we could - and couldn't - find a reliable published figure for.
There's no reliable published per-m² figure for a whole-house renovation from a named UK cost-guide source - the scope varies too much project to project. Checkatrade has quoted a total-cost example of roughly £76,690 for a three-bedroom house renovation, which gives a sense of scale rather than a formula.
Last updated 17 August 2026
| Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Example: 3-bedroom house renovation, total - single published example, not a general rate - Checkatrade quotes approximately £76,690 as a central figure | £65,000-£88,000 | Total project |
Source: Checkatrade (3-bedroom renovation example, updated December 2024)
Worth knowing
We looked for a published per-m² whole-house-renovation figure from HomeOwners Alliance, Checkatrade and FMB and couldn't find one we were confident citing. A per-m² rate exists for building work generally (see our building cost per m² guide) but a renovation's cost depends heavily on what's being kept, what's being stripped out, and what's structural - far more than a new-build extension does. Rather than publish an invented number, we're publishing the one total-cost example we did find and explaining why a single figure doesn't really apply here.
These are general UK ranges. We build across the North West, including Darwen, Blackburn and the wider Lancashire and Greater Manchester area - site access, local trade rates and travel distance can move your actual price within (or occasionally outside) the range above.
Key points
- How much is structural (removing walls, moving services) versus cosmetic (decorating, flooring, fittings).
- Whether electrics and plumbing need a full rewire/replumb or just extending.
- The condition of what's being renovated - an older property often carries costs a newer one doesn't.
- Whether you can stay in the property during the work, which affects programme and sometimes cost.
These are general published ranges, not a quote. Get an estimate based on your own project.
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Common questions
How much does a house renovation cost? FAQs
Is this a fixed quote for my house renovation?
No. The figures above are published UK industry ranges from Checkatrade, not a quote for your project. An accurate price depends on a site survey and your specific requirements - get in touch for an estimate based on your own project.
What actually drives the price up or down?
How much is structural (removing walls, moving services) versus cosmetic (decorating, flooring, fittings). Whether electrics and plumbing need a full rewire/replumb or just extending.
What's a typical example: 3-bedroom house renovation, total in total project terms?
Example: 3-bedroom house renovation, total typically runs £65,000-£88,000 (total project), for a single published example, not a general rate - Checkatrade quotes approximately £76,690 as a central figure, based on the sources cited above.
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