House renovations in Oldbury

Before your renovation in Oldbury

There's no planning application for internal work in Oldbury, but Building Regulations still apply to structural changes, electrics, drainage and fire safety. We tell you at the survey which parts need approval or certification.

Fitting the kitchen and bathroom after plastering is finished protects them from damage and dust.
Hacking off and re-plastering more than half of an external wall can trigger a requirement to insulate it.
Setting aside a contingency of around 10% is sensible on older houses, where hidden problems are common.

Postcode districts: B67, B68, B69
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Which option fits your home?

Refresh: rewire, re-plaster and redecorate

For a house with a sound kitchen and bathroom but dated electrics and tired walls. The rewire happens first, then walls and ceilings are skimmed or re-plastered, and the house is ready for decoration. It's the lightest whole-house option, and the one where living at home is most practical.

Empty or inherited property

A house standing empty can be renovated faster because every room is free to work in at once. If it has been empty for two years or more, a reduced VAT rate may apply where VAT is charged. Empty houses often need extra checks for frost damage to pipes, damp and security before work starts.

What does your renovation cost in Oldbury?

Expect to budget between £18,000 and £130,000 depending on size and specification in Oldbury. Full refurbishment of a three-bed semi: rewire, re-plaster, heating, kitchen and bathroom: typically £50,000–£68,000.

Guide prices for house renovations
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Refresh: rewire, re-plaster and decorate prep	£18,000 – £32,000	Kitchen and bathroom kept
Full refurbishment	£45,000 – £75,000	The usual scope on a three-bed semi
Renovation with layout and structural changes	£75,000 – £130,000	Steels, moved rooms, more trades and a longer programme

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

House renovations in Oldbury: common questions

Can I live in the house during a renovation?

You can during a light refresh, but it's hard during a full refurbishment. Rewiring and re-plastering touch every room, there will be days without power, water or a kitchen, and dust gets everywhere. Most people move out for the heaviest weeks, and some stay in one finished room. Working in an empty house is faster, so it can bring the finish date forward.

How do I book a survey in Oldbury?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your renovation and arrange a time to visit.

Is VAT charged at 20% on renovation work?

Renovating an occupied home is normally standard-rated. Where VAT is charged, a house that has been empty for at least two years before work starts can qualify for the reduced 5% rate on qualifying work, with evidence such as a letter from the council confirming how long it's been empty. Your quote sets out exactly how VAT applies to your job.

Who approves house renovations in Oldbury?

Not for planning — internal work isn't development unless the house is listed. Building Regulations approval is needed for structural work such as removing a load-bearing wall, through Sandwell Council or a registered building control approver.

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Get a rough guide price for your Oldbury renovation online, then a fixed price for the agreed specification after the survey.