Renovating an Older Home in Edinburgh? What to Expect.

Older homes across Edinburgh and the surrounding region offer character, craftsmanship and charm that newer properties often can’t replicate. But as these homes age, they can become less energy efficient, less functional and sometimes difficult to maintain. If you’re planning an older home renovation Edinburgh, we specialise in transforming dated or tired homes into warm, modern and comfortable living spaces that still retain their original personality.

We work within a 40-mile radius of Edinburgh, covering East Lothian, West Lothian, Fife, the Central Belt and Stirling. With decades of experience in renovation, extensions and full refurbishments, we provide a complete service from planning to final handover, helping you get the best out of your home for many years to come.

Why Renovate an Older Home?

Older properties often feature unique design elements, generous proportions and architectural details that are worth preserving. However, they can also come with outdated heating systems, ageing infrastructure, inefficient layouts or structural issues.

Renovation allows you to keep the character you love while modernising comfort, safety and efficiency. Our house renovation services include everything from structural alterations and full refurbishments to kitchen upgrades, bathroom redesigns, rewiring, roofing, insulation and bespoke joinery, allowing you to adapt your property to your lifestyle.

A well-planned renovation can also increase the value of your home while making it more enjoyable and practical to live in.

Our Approach to Older Home Renovation

Initial Consultation

Every renovation starts with understanding what you want to achieve. During your initial consultation, we take the time to walk through your home with you, discuss your priorities and identify areas that may need attention. This helps us prepare a realistic plan for the changes you want to make and ensures we work towards the same vision.

Collaborative Design Expertise

When your renovation involves major structural changes, extensions or reconfigured layouts, we collaborate with leading architects throughout Edinburgh and the surrounding region. Their expertise ensures your renovation is well-designed, practical and fully compliant with building regulations.

This partnership allows you to enjoy thoughtful, professional design guidance while we prepare and deliver the construction and renovation work.

Full-Service Renovation Capability

We carry out a full range of renovation and refurbishment services in-house. As outlined in our Renovations & Extensions section, our team cover brickwork, roofing, joinery, plumbing, electrics, internal transformations and complete home refurbishments.

Whether your older home needs structural repairs, modernised layouts, new heating systems or contemporary finishes, we manage the entire project with consistency, care and quality.

Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Older homes often benefit greatly from modern insulation, high-performance glazing, updated heating and more efficient electrical systems. As part of your renovation, we can incorporate energy-efficient upgrades that improve comfort, reduce long-term running costs and help future-proof your home.

We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern building techniques to deliver a renovation that retains your home’s character while performing like a modern property.

Transparent Project Management

Renovations often involve multiple trades and moving parts. To make the process as seamless as possible, we provide full project management, coordinating every stage of the renovation, keeping timelines on track and communicating clearly throughout.

From initial planning to final completion, we manage the full process, so you don’t have to juggle different contractors. Our goal is always to make your renovation experience organised, predictable and stress-free.

The Renovation Process: What to Expect

If you’re beginning an older home renovation Edinburgh, here’s what the journey typically looks like:

1. Survey and Assessment

We carry out a full inspection to understand the condition of the property, identify structural issues, check existing systems and discuss ideas for renovation.

2. Planning and Design

Working with architects where needed, we help refine your vision into a practical design that enhances your home’s original style while delivering the layout, comfort and performance you need.

3. Permissions and Regulations

Some renovations, such as extensions or structural changes, require planning approval or building warrants. We support you through this process, working alongside architects and local authorities to ensure full compliance.

4. Construction and Transformation

Once plans are approved, our team begin work. This may involve structural repairs, removing or adding walls, roofing work, internal reconfigurations, rewiring, plumbing, plastering and more. All depending on the scale of your renovation.

5. Interior Finishing

With the structure and systems in place, we carry out the finishing touches including kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, decoration, tiling and joinery. Every detail is managed to achieve a high-quality finish.

6. Final Checks and Handover

Before we complete the project, we carry out a full inspection to make sure everything meets our standards and your expectations. We walk you through your renovated home, explain how new systems work and make sure you’re happy with every element.

7. Aftercare

Even after your renovation is complete, we’re here to help. Whether you have a question or need advice about your upgraded systems, we’re only a phone call away.

Why Choose Us for Older Home Renovation?

We’re trusted for older home renovations across Edinburgh and the surrounding region because we offer:

Proven experience in renovating older and character properties
Full-service construction, refurbishment and project management
Collaboration with respected architects
Clear communication and reliable timelines
A focus on quality craftsmanship and long-lasting results
Local knowledge across a 40-mile radius from Edinburgh

You can learn more about our work and approach on our About Us page.

Ready to Renovate Your Older Home?

If you’re planning an older home renovation Edinburgh or anywhere within 40 miles of the city, we’re here to help bring your vision to life. Whether you want to modernise your layout, improve energy efficiency, restore original features or carry out a full refurbishment, we can guide you through every stage of the process.