Question 1

What should I budget for a full house renovation in Putney, SW15?

Accepted Answer

Gutting and refitting a three-bedroom Victorian terrace or Edwardian semi in SW15 — structural repairs, full rewire and replumb, new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and decoration — typically lands between £96,000 and £185,000. Wider semis nearer Putney Heath sit toward the upper end; a narrow terrace closer to the station costs less. Adding a rear extension or dormer loft to the same programme increases the total. Any boiler or central heating work is handled by our Gas Safe registered partner, listed as its own priced section. Every cost line appears separately on the quote so there are no surprises before signing.

Question 2

Do I need planning permission for a rear extension or loft conversion on a Putney terrace or semi?

Accepted Answer

A large proportion of rear extensions and dormer loft conversions in Putney SW15 qualify under permitted development, so no formal planning application is required. The critical variables are the addition's depth relative to the rear wall and the dormer's footprint relative to the existing roof area. Properties within the Putney Conservation Area face tighter restrictions — changes to rear elevations and rooflines may require consent even where PD would otherwise allow the work. We establish your address's designation before quoting, secure a lawful development certificate where it protects resale value, and manage any required planning application as a named item on the project schedule.

Question 3

Which renovation projects are most in demand on Putney's period streets?

Accepted Answer

Rear ground-floor extensions that open a cramped original kitchen into a kitchen-dining-living space are the single most requested project across SW15, closely followed by dormer loft conversions that add a proper bedroom and en-suite on the roof floor. The two are regularly combined in one contract — one set of scaffolding, one programme, one team — to limit the disruption of living on a building site. Full house renovations on properties untouched for two or more decades account for a significant share of work, particularly on the larger semis near the Heath where the potential uplift in value justifies comprehensive investment in finishes.

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