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Refurbishments

Whole-room and whole-house refurbishments, with Gareth managing the job and coordinating the trades.
One point of contact from the first visit to handover.
Plumbing and heating done first, so pipework is right before walls and floors are finished.
Other trades organised for you, so you are not booking separate people for each stage.

What affects scope

  • Number of rooms and how much is being stripped out
  • Whether pipework, the boiler or radiators are moving
  • Which trades are needed and in what order
  • The finish level of fittings and materials

What to send first

  1. 1

    Rough measurements or a floor plan if you have one

  2. 2

    What you want to change and any fittings already chosen

Good fit when

  • More than one room or trade is involved
  • Pipework or heating needs to move as part of the work
  • You want one person running the job

If it is a single room, the Kitchens or Bathrooms page gives more detail.

Tool belt with hammer, screwdrivers, tape measure and spirit level on a workbench

Refurbishing a room or a house means plumbers, electricians, plasterers, tilers and joiners all turning up in the right order. Gareth can manage the whole project and coordinate the trades, so you deal with one person instead of several.

How a project runs

It starts with a visit to see the property and talk through what you want. Gareth then puts together a quote covering the work and the order it will happen in. Plumbing and heating usually go in early, while walls and floors are open, which is the cheapest time to move pipes, add radiators or change where the boiler sits.

Typical projects

Most refurbishments involve a kitchen, a bathroom or both, often with heating changes alongside. Handover comes once everything is connected, tested and working.

Single rooms

For one room on its own, see Kitchens and Bathrooms.

What our customers say

“Rang Gareth with an issue and within the hour he called and resolved the issue. I have not used GR Plumbing before but will not hesitate to call now for all my boiler issues. Would highly recommend Gareth from G R Plumbing.”

Verified reviewer

“Gareth got us out of trouble when our boiler broke down 10 years ago and we've used Gareth for our annual boiler check ever since. He is an exceptional engineer, knowledgeable about all aspects of boilers and central heating systems. He keeps you informed and is always punctual, he always works clean and is very polite and friendly. A true old school craftsman. Well done!”

Verified reviewer

“We have been using GR Plumbing for over 10 years to do our annual boiler service and those of some rental properties. Always a pleasure to have Gareth around, excellent service and knowledge.”

Verified reviewer

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to find my own electrician or plasterer?
No. Gareth arranges the other trades the project needs and plans when each one comes in.
Can we live in the house during the work?
Usually, yes, though there will be times without water or heating. Gareth will tell you in advance when the supply has to go off and for roughly how long.
How is a refurbishment priced?
After a visit, as a quote for the agreed work. If something unexpected turns up once walls or floors are open, Gareth will talk it through with you before doing anything extra.

Contact

Or call us on 07954 321485

Details that help

  • Rough measurements or a floor plan if you have one
  • What you want to change and any fittings already chosen

Add up to 5 photos of the job.

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