Full Renovations & General Building Work
Some projects don’t fit neatly into a single category. Maybe you’ve purchased a property that needs everything — new electrics, updated plumbing, walls moved, rooms reconfigured, and every surface refreshed from top to bottom. Perhaps you’re living in a home that’s gradually become dated, with problems accumulating over years until you’re ready to tackle them all at once. Or maybe you need general building work that doesn’t fall under a specific heading — structural repairs, damp treatment, making good after other contractors, or simply fixing the hundred small issues that have been bothering you. Whatever the scope, when a project involves multiple trades and requires someone to see the bigger picture, that’s where full renovation and general building work comes in.
At Klassic GS, we thrive on these comprehensive projects. While some contractors specialise narrowly, we’ve built our team and our expertise around the ability to handle complete property transformations. We understand how different elements interconnect — how structural changes affect services, how the sequence of trades matters, how decisions in one area ripple through others. This holistic perspective means we can manage complex projects efficiently, anticipate problems before they arise, and deliver cohesive results where everything works together seamlessly.
Full renovations are transformative undertakings. They might involve stripping a property back to its bones — removing old kitchens and bathrooms, taking out dated heating systems, rewiring throughout, replumbing from scratch, and then rebuilding better than before. They often include structural alterations: removing walls to create open-plan living, adding steel beams to support new configurations, underpinning foundations, or repairing damage from subsidence or decay. They encompass all the finishing work that follows: plastering, flooring, tiling, carpentry, kitchens, bathrooms, and decorating. By the time a full renovation is complete, you might have what feels like an entirely new property — even though the basic shell remains the same.
We approach every renovation with a clear process. It begins with understanding your vision and assessing the property thoroughly. We identify what’s worth keeping and what needs to go. We uncover hidden issues — the damp behind that wallpaper, the outdated wiring hidden in walls, the structural concerns that aren’t obvious until you start investigating. From this assessment, we develop a comprehensive plan that sequences work logically, allocates realistic timelines, and provides transparent pricing. You’ll know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and what it will cost before we lift a hammer.
General building work covers the broader range of construction tasks that properties require. Structural repairs where walls have cracked, floors have sagged, or timbers have decayed. Damp treatment addressing rising damp, penetrating damp, or condensation issues that damage buildings and affect health. Brickwork repairs, repointing, and rebuilding where mortar has failed or bricks have deteriorated. Concrete repairs to paths, drives, steps, and structural elements. Drainage work resolving blockages, repairing collapsed pipes, or installing new systems. Making good after other tradespeople — the plastering after electricians have chased cables, the brickwork after windows have been replaced, the general tidying that brings projects to proper completion.
We also handle the kind of miscellaneous building tasks that accumulate in every property. That wall that needs rebuilding after vehicle damage. The subsiding patio that’s become a trip hazard. The outbuilding that’s falling into disrepair. The boundary wall that’s leaning dangerously. The steps that have crumbled. The lintel that’s cracked above a window. These jobs might seem minor individually, but they affect your property’s safety, appearance, and value. We tackle them with the same professionalism we bring to larger projects, ensuring proper solutions rather than temporary fixes.
Project management is central to renovation and general building work. Multiple trades must coordinate — builders, electricians, plumbers, plasterers, carpenters, decorators, and specialists as needed. Materials must be ordered and delivered at the right times. Building control inspections must be scheduled at appropriate stages. Problems must be solved quickly when they arise. Throughout all this complexity, someone needs to maintain oversight, keep work progressing, and ensure quality standards are met. That’s our role. We manage everything so you don’t have to juggle multiple contractors, chase different trades, or worry about coordination.
Communication matters enormously during renovation projects. Work often reveals unexpected issues — the rotten joist hidden beneath floorboards, the asbestos discovered in old insulation, the structural crack that’s worse than it appeared. When surprises occur, we inform you promptly, explain the implications, present options, and agree on how to proceed before continuing. You’re never left wondering what’s happening or hit with unexplained costs. Regular updates keep you connected to progress, and we’re always available to answer questions or discuss concerns.
Living through a renovation can be challenging, and we’re sensitive to that reality. Dust, noise, disruption to routines, strangers in your home every day — it’s not easy. Where possible, we phase work to maintain some normality. We keep sites tidy, protect your belongings, and clean up daily. We work efficiently to minimise overall duration without rushing quality. Our goal is to make the process as smooth as realistically possible, delivering the transformation you want without unnecessary stress along the way.
When the final tradesperson leaves and the dust sheets come down, a successful renovation reveals its full impact. Tired properties become vibrant homes. Problematic buildings become sound structures. Accumulated neglect becomes fresh, functional space. At Klassic GS, we take pride in these transformations — in taking on complex challenges and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Whatever your property needs, we’re ready to help.