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Home Refurbishments and House Extensions in Gosforth | The Difference Between Refurbishment and Renovation Work

J.W. Dickinson has a team of experienced new home builders who specialise in house extensions, loft conversions and other construction services. From mansard conversions to rear-facing extensions, we’ve got it covered. As one of the most reputable building contractors in Gosforth and the surrounding areas across the North East of England, customers often contact us asking for home refurbishments when they are actually looking for renovation work. Given how similar the services are, this is an understandable mistake to make. To help you better understand our refurbishment service, we would like to explain the difference between renovating and refurbishing a property.

Home Renovations from Professional Builders

Let’s start with renovations. In many ways, this type of work is similar to the work our professional builders do on house extensions and loft conversions. When renovating, you generally want to make something new from an existing space. Some changes you might make as part of a renovation include:

  •  Changing the Layout of a Property

  •  Making Structural Alterations

  •  Converting Rooms/Spaces into Something New (e.g. a Mansard Conversion or rear-facing extension)

  •  Removing/Adding Walls

  •  Increasing/Reducing the Size of Certain Rooms

Renovation projects are typically related to the structure of the building. In our time as new home builders and as a leading Gosforth building contractor, we have found that this type of work tends to cost more and take longer to complete, although return on investment can be higher as a result.

Property Refurbishments from Domestic Builders

Now turning our attention to home refurbishments, this type of work aims to restore a property to good condition. Unlike home renovations, house extensions or loft conversions, a refurbishment project is less invasive in regards to altering the structure of the building. The changes involved are more cosmetic and are aimed at updating existing features rather than making drastic changes. Some examples of home refurbishments include:

  •  Painting and Decorating

  •  Installing a New Kitchen or Bathroom

  •  Landscaping

  •  Updating Plumbing and Electrical Systems

  •  Replacing or Refitting Certain Fixtures

  •  Making Any Necessary Repairs

Refurbishment jobs are likely to be cheaper and quicker for domestic builders to complete, although the following factors influence the price and time required:

  •  The Size of The Property

  •  Age and condition of The Property

  •  Type of Refurbishment Work Required

  •  Quality and Quantity of Required Materials

  •  Location of the Property

As a dependable building contractor, J.W. Dickinson will consider all these factors before we begin work on any home refurbishments. With all our years working in construction as new home builders and home improvement specialists, we make it our duty to work with our Gosforth clients to create a bespoke quote for all house extensions, loft conversions, property refurbishments and all other projects we’re involved in. This benefits you as the customer as it helps you know exactly what you’re paying for and what you can expect from us in terms of quality of work and the time required to complete it.

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Call J.W. Dickinson on 07920 798425 or 0191 285 8522 for house extensions, home refurbishments and more in Gosforth and around North East England.
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