PROPERTY RENOVATION

Property Renovation & Refurbishments

Property Renovation

Renovating an older property can be complex but can provide maximum potential for the owner to make a profit. All the team here at Panacea Property Maintenance & Refurbishments have a wealth of experience renovating properties in Central London.

We assess all of the following to ensure the finished project is completed to the highest standards and within budget.

Current condition assessment
Stop further decay
Grants/Tax concessions
Statutory consents
Structural stability
Demolition work
Dealing with damp
Drains
Site access
Major building work

Weathertight Exterior
External works
First fix
Plastering
Drying out
Fixed flooring
Second fix
Decorating
Final clean
Snagging

1) Firstly we’ll assess the condition of the building and complete a building report which will identify any essential repairs needed. We will also carry out further checks in the event of:

Infestation

Subsidence

Damp

Drainage

2) If a property has been empty for a period of time there will inevitably be some dilapidation. We take steps to protect the building by ensuring it is watertight and secure the property to prevent trespass or unlawful entry.

3) We will also check for any grants of tax concessions that may be available with the local council and central government.

4) Panacea PMR will identify at an early stage which work will require statutory consent such as planning permissions or building regulations approval.

5) We will ensure the property is structurally sound and if necessary arrange for underpinning or piling work to improve the existing foundations and additional measures to prevent further collapse. Only when the building is stable will we begin any demolition work and arrange for disposal of waste.

6) Older buildings will likely have solid walls rather than cavity walls and can often suffer with damp. Where necessary we will improve drainage, lower external ground level, improve ventilation and treat any signs of rising damp. Additional work may include repairs to the roof and repairing lime render or missing tiles and repairing lead flashings, guttering and windows.

7) Panacea will check all drainage and service connections and organise site access before commencing any major building work such as extensions.

8) External works are carried out before undertaking outside decoration.

9) First fix to floors and ceilings, wiring and plumbing work are then started before any re-plastering of ceilings and walls.

10) Fixed flooring is laid such as tiles and solid wooden floors before we begin the second fix and begin final interior decoration and snagging.

Get in touch with us to discuss the services you’re after and the project you have in mind.

External Property Renovation Groundworks

Panacea PMR