House renovations and refurbishments for homeowners and landlords across Bristol. From a single tired room to a full property renovation, we handle the building work, structural changes and finishing, with clear communication and a tidy site throughout.
Keeping the Character, Adding Modern Comfort
Many Bristol homes, from Victorian houses in Clifton and Cotham to 1930s family homes in Bishopston and Horfield, have great character but layouts built for a different way of living: small separate rooms, little light and poor insulation.
We renovate them for how you live now. That can mean knocking through walls to open up the ground floor, installing steel where the structure needs it, upgrading electrics, heating and insulation, and finishing every room to a high standard, while keeping original features like cornicing, ceiling roses and fireplaces wherever possible.
From a full renovation to a single room, we cover the building work from start to finish, using our own team and trusted local trades.
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A complete renovation for homes that need everything doing. We strip the property back, fix any structural or damp problems, then rebuild it with new electrics, plumbing, heating and a high-quality finish.
Careful renovation of Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian homes. We modernise the house while repairing and keeping the original features that give it character, such as cornicing, fireplaces and sash windows.
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Turn small separate rooms into a bright, open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. We remove walls, install the steelwork to the engineer’s design and rework the layout around how you live.
New kitchens, bathrooms, wet rooms and utility rooms, fitted and finished to a high standard. We handle the building work, plumbing and electrics, so the room is ready to use from day one.
A renovation has a lot of moving parts. We plan the structure, services and finishes before work starts, so the job runs in the right order and you know what’s happening at each stage.
Before anything is finished, we check the structure: load-bearing walls, floor joists, chimney breasts and damp. Where steel or structural work is needed, we install it to the structural engineer’s design, arranged by us or provided by you.
Wiring, pipework and heating are planned and installed while the walls and floors are open, so everything is in the right place before plastering and nothing has to be chased out later.
We upgrade insulation in walls, floors and roofs to current Building Regulations, helping your home stay warmer in winter, cut heating bills and feel quieter between rooms.
You deal with one person from first visit to handover. We coordinate every trade on site, keep you updated on progress and costs, and let you know early if anything changes.
Take inspiration from recent residential renovations executed by our Bristol team across Clifton, Redland, and Bishopston.
Clifton, BS8
4-bedroom townhouse back-to-brick renovation, steel frame knock-through, bespoke shaker kitchen, restored cornice work, and luxury microcement en-suite.
Redland, BS6
Sensitive conservation conversion, acoustic ceiling membranes, integrated flush RSJ beams, engineered oak chevron flooring, and Crittall study screen.
Bishopston, BS7
Complete open-plan family ground floor, underfloor heating, utility room creation, dual chimney breast removal, and master bathroom remodel.
Our four-stage protocol provides complete transparency, guaranteed cost control, and seamless coordination across every trade discipline.
Detailed site assessment, review of existing floor plans, structural inspection, and itemised transparent cost breakdown with zero hidden assumptions.
Engineer calculations, Building Control application, Party Wall notices, material sourcing, and scheduled procurement roadmap before mobilization.
Clean demolition, steelwork insertion, rewiring, plumbing infrastructure, insulation, and drylining managed with rigid on-site dust containment.
Cabinetry, tiling, heritage plastering, decorating, Building Control completion sign-off, deep clean, and snag-free handover dossier.
Customer feedback shared on Checkatrade.
“Really high standard of work, Ben's really helpful with advice on deciding what the best options are, always makes sure to leave the site clean and tidy. would definitely recommend and will use again in the future. THANK YOU!!”
“Used Ben for our roof replacement him and his team done a top notch of a job would definitely recommend to anyone that needs a job done professionally and swiftly”
“Very professional and swift job, Ben and his team made sure that the job was completed to a high standard and payed attention to detail. Would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable builder.”
Essential clarity on timelines, Building Regulations, party walls, and budgeting for house renovations across Bristol.
Ask Our Engineers DirectlyTimelines vary according to project scope. A focused internal reconfiguration and new kitchen typically spans 6 to 10 weeks. A whole-house, back-to-brick refurbishment of a Victorian or Georgian terrace usually takes between 12 and 18 weeks. During the pre-construction phase, we issue a clear Gantt chart schedule outlining weekly trade milestones so you can plan logistics with certainty.
For targeted reconfigurations or single-floor works, phased habitation is possible, and we implement rigid dust partitions and temporary cooking provisions. However, for full back-to-brick renovations involving structural knock-throughs, re-wiring, and subfloor heating, we strongly advise temporary accommodation. Vacating the property ensures faster progress, reduced overall costs, and a much safer environment for your family.
Internal alterations rarely require full Planning Permission unless your building is Grade I or Grade II listed, or you are adding exterior alterations in a Conservation Area (such as Clifton or Redland). However, Building Regulations approval is mandatory whenever you remove load-bearing walls, upgrade thermal elements (Part L), replace drainage, or rewire. Archex Build coordinates the entire Building Control application and final compliance sign-off.
If your renovation involves inserting RSJ steel beams into shared party walls, removing chimney breasts connected to adjoining homes, or cutting into structural boundaries, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies. We produce the required structural design packages early, assist you in issuing valid Party Wall notices to neighbours, and collaborate with your appointed surveyor to avoid construction delays.
Our quotes are comprehensive, itemised fixed-price contracts based on thorough preliminary architectural surveys and structural assessments. We do not provide vague ballparks that escalate later. Any potential variables (such as hidden historic subfloor rot in older period properties) are flagged transparently upfront with recommended contingency allowances.
Yes, absolutely. A significant proportion of our commissions involve partnering with leading Bristol and London-based architects and interior designers. We act as the technical main contractor, ensuring their architectural specifications and bespoke joinery details are built on-site with flawless millimeter precision.
Speak directly with our architectural builders. We’ll review your drawings, arrange a comprehensive site visit, and provide a clear, transparent quotation without obligation.
