Drem Farm Cottages
A full strip-out and rebuild of a farm cottage in Drem, with a rear extension adding a new bedroom, kitchen and en-suite.
Whole-Home Renovation & Extension
East Lothian, Drem
£300k
Home Renovations · Edinburgh
Home Renovations in Edinburgh
Whole-home renovations and major refurbishments, managed by one experienced team — from structural alterations through to the finishing details.
One team, one programme, the whole house
A major renovation involves many trades and hundreds of decisions. Coordinating them well is what separates a calm, well-run project from a stressful one. We take responsibility for the full scope of work so you have one point of contact throughout.
Edinburgh's housing stock includes some of the finest period properties in the country. We approach them with care — retaining and repairing original features wherever possible while bringing the house up to modern standards.
Whole-home renovations
A comprehensive renovation brings an entire property up to date in one coordinated project: layout, structure, services and finishes. It is often the best approach for a home that has not been updated for many years.
Period property renovations
Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian homes need a considered approach. Cornicing, shutters, sash windows and original joinery are repaired or carefully matched, and services are routed to avoid damage to historic fabric. Listed buildings require listed building consent for many changes.
Internal reconfiguration and structural alterations
Removing walls, moving kitchens and bathrooms or creating new openings can transform how a house works. Structural changes are designed by an engineer and carefully sequenced.
Kitchen and living space transformations
Many renovations centre on the kitchen and main living spaces. Combined with an extension, this can create the open, connected rooms that suit modern family life.
The trades we coordinate
Every renovation is managed as one programme, with each trade following the last in a planned sequence.
- Roofing, chimneys and leadwork
- Plumbing and heating coordination
- Electrical coordination, including full rewires
- Plastering and making good
- Joinery as part of the overall build — doors, skirtings, storage and stairs
- Flooring and finishing works
Managed from structure to finish
What's included
Major refurbishment
Bringing tired properties up to modern standards throughout.
Structural alterations
Openings, steelwork and reconfiguration to the engineer's design.
Roofing
Repairs, re-roofing, leadwork and chimney works coordinated with the internal programme.
Services
Plumbing, heating and electrical coordination, including energy upgrades.
Plastering & flooring
Lime and modern plastering, making good, and flooring throughout.
Finishing
Joinery, decoration and the final details that complete the home.
Before you begin
Planning and design considerations
- Condition of the property
- A survey before work starts helps identify roof, damp, structural or service issues early.
- Listed buildings & conservation areas
- Consents may be needed for alterations — including some internal changes to listed buildings.
- Living arrangements
- For a whole-home renovation, most clients move out for some or all of the programme.
- Contingency
- Older properties can reveal hidden issues. A realistic contingency gives you confidence.
Our construction process
- 01
Initial Consultation
A conversation about your home, your plans, your budget and your timescales — usually on site.
- 02
Project Assessment
We review the property, any existing drawings and the practical considerations of the build.
- 03
Design & Planning
We work alongside your architect or designer, or introduce trusted professionals where needed.
- 04
Detailed Proposal
A clear, itemised proposal setting out scope, programme and cost — so you know exactly what's included.
- 05
Construction
A coordinated build with a single point of contact, regular updates and a tidy, well-run site.
- 06
Completion
Careful finishing, a thorough handover and support after you've moved back into your home.
Project examples
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you renovate period and listed properties?
Yes. Much of Edinburgh's housing stock is Victorian, Edwardian or Georgian. We take care to retain and repair original features where possible, and listed buildings require listed building consent for many changes.
Can a renovation be combined with an extension?
Often this is the best approach — reconfiguring the existing house at the same time as extending means the whole home works together, and it avoids disruption happening twice.
Who coordinates the different trades?
We do. Structural work, roofing, plumbing and electrical coordination, plastering, joinery, flooring and finishing are programmed and managed by one team with one point of contact.
Will we need to move out?
For a whole-home renovation, usually yes, for at least part of the programme. It allows the work to progress efficiently and safely. We will advise during the proposal stage.
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Planning a major renovation in Edinburgh?
Whether you're considering a major extension, attic conversion or complete renovation, we'd be interested to hear what you're planning.