Tenement flats
Lath-and-plaster walls, timber floors, shared close access and older service routes require careful surveying, protection and delivery planning.
Flat Renovations Edinburgh
A managed renovation planned around the building, shared access, neighbouring homes and the way you need to use the flat during the work.
★ 4.9/5 · 130+ combined reviews across Google and Edinburgh Trusted Trader · Written quote before work starts · No obligation
Cost, timing and fit at a glance
Fully managed flat renovations in Edinburgh commonly range from £30,000–£120,000+ including VAT (£25,000–£100,000+ plus VAT).
- Single kitchen, bathroom or other room: usually two to four weeks
- Multi-room renovation: usually four to eight weeks
- Full flat renovation: commonly eight to fourteen weeks
The service suits projects needing several trades coordinated under one scope: kitchens, bathrooms, electrical work, heating, plastering, joinery, flooring and decoration. It can also cover a defined part of a flat where the work still needs coordinated services.
Layout changes, service upgrades, structural work, the number of rooms, access and specification usually move the price. Factor rules, title conditions or building approvals are checked where they affect the proposed work.
Edinburgh is our regular service area. Ask about a project outside the city before arranging a visit.
What a flat renovation includes
The quotation can coordinate kitchens, bathrooms, electrical and plumbing upgrades, plastering, joinery, storage, flooring and decoration as one measured brief.
Three building settings change how we plan:
What happens around the build
Before work starts, the plan covers usable rooms, shared-area protection, deliveries, factor requirements and the sequence of noisy or dusty work. Whether staying in the flat is practical depends on essential services and safe access, not a blanket size or price threshold.
The project contract identifies the variation approval, handover checks, snagging route and records for that scope.
Flat renovation cost in Edinburgh
These are indicative 2026 homeowner totals including VAT at the current 20% standard rate; the underlying plus-VAT bands are retained in brackets. The written quotation uses the measured property and selected scope.
| Typical scope | Homeowner total, including VAT (underlying band plus VAT) |
|---|---|
| One or two-bedroom refresh with the existing layout and mid-range finishes | £30,000–£54,000 including VAT (£25,000–£45,000 plus VAT) |
| Full flat refit with a kitchen, bathroom and limited layout changes | £54,000–£90,000 including VAT (£45,000–£75,000 plus VAT) |
| Structural reconfiguration, bespoke joinery, heritage work or higher specification | £90,000–£120,000+ including VAT (£75,000–£100,000+ plus VAT) |
Extensive structural work, heritage window restoration or bespoke joinery throughout can move a project well beyond £120,000 including VAT (£100,000 plus VAT). The condition of wiring, plumbing, subfloors and wall finishes can also affect the final scope once measured.
Flat renovation reviews
A small selection from the existing, published flat renovation feedback.
Brunon Rogowski executed the full restoration and refurbishment of this Victorian flat in Edinburgh, for one of our clients. Plumbing, heating and electric services were replaced, walls were replastered and decorated and floors sanded. The existing kitchen and bathroom were entirely renewed and a new en-suite shower room and dressing area were created for the master bedroom. The project ran very smoothly and the final result was perfectly delivered. Brunon and his staff are a pleasure to work with; professional, proactive and caring. I will without hesitation recommend them to my future clients.
Verified Edinburgh Trusted Trader review
We discovered Brunon through Edinburgh Trusted Trader and couldn’t be happier with the results. They removed an internal living room wall and a chimney stack in our kitchen, and then installed a new kitchen. The space was tricky, with lots of awkward angles, but Brunon and his team were fantastic problem-solvers. They even managed to fit our fridge-freezer with custom carpentry. The attention to detail was outstanding, from the kitchen units to the plastering. Brunon has a great team, and we’re especially grateful to Alex, Marek, and Richard.
Verified Edinburgh Trusted Trader review
Recent flat work in Edinburgh
Existing project photographs from the flat renovation portfolio.
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Flat renovation questions
How long does a flat renovation take in Edinburgh?
A single room commonly takes two to four weeks, a multi-room renovation four to eight weeks and a full flat eight to fourteen weeks. Structural work, approvals and specialist lead times can extend the programme.
Can we live in the flat while work is being done?
Often, for a defined room or phased project. For a full flat renovation, it depends on the layout, working services and tolerance for disruption. We explain which rooms will be usable before agreeing the programme.
Do you handle factor requirements and building rules?
Where they apply to the proposed scope, we account for working-hour restrictions, access, deliveries, waste and shared-area protection. Any approval or information the client must provide is identified before work starts.
What happens if you find something unexpected?
The project contract identifies how concealed findings, design referrals, variation approval and any effect on price or programme are handled for that scope.
Do you coordinate all the trades?
Yes, where those trades are included in the written scope. The assigned staff handle day-to-day site work, and the responsible project contact is confirmed before work starts.
How is a site visit arranged?
We first confirm that a visit is worthwhile and whether any fee applies. It covers the proposed scope, access, visible services and building constraints; the written quotation carries no obligation.
Tell us about your flat
Tell us the address or postcode and what the flat needs. Our team replies by email and arranges a short call to cover access, the building and the room sequence before anyone comes out.
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Project responsibility
Who manages the work
Brunon oversees project programmes across Edinburgh and is typically available by phone or email. The staff assigned to your job handle the day-to-day site work independently within the agreed scope, with the responsible contact confirmed before work starts.