# Pricing — Lian Construction > London construction, refurbishment and roofing contractor covering all 32 boroughs, with a base in Kingston upon Thames. All figures below are general London market guidance published across our cost guides, not fixed quotes — actual pricing depends on a site survey. Last updated: November 2026. ## How to get an exact price Send the property address, photos if available, and a short description of the work via https://lianconstruction.co.uk/contact or quotes@lianconstruction.co.uk. We survey the property, then provide a clear written scope and price before any work starts. No online instant-quote tool exists — pricing always follows a survey. ## Property Refurbishment Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/house-refurbishment-cost-london-2026 - Light refresh (decoration, flooring, minor repairs): £800–£1,200/sqm - Mid-range refurbishment (new kitchen, bathroom, rewire, replaster): £1,200–£1,800/sqm - Premium refurbishment (structural work, full M&E, high-spec finish): £2,000–£2,800+/sqm ## Flat Renovation Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/flat-renovation-cost-london-2026 - One-bedroom flat, mid-range full renovation: ~£55,000 - Two-bedroom flat, mid-range full renovation: ~£85,000 - Premium renovation, prime central London spec: £2,500–£3,500/sqm - Light refresh (any size): £800–£1,200/sqm ## Roof Replacement Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/roof-replacement-cost-london-2026 - Pitched roof, concrete tile: £120–£220/sqm - Pitched roof, clay tile: £150–£260/sqm - Pitched roof, natural slate: £180–£320/sqm - Flat roof, felt (built-up): £70–£100/sqm - Flat roof, EPDM rubber membrane: £80–£120/sqm - Flat roof, GRP fibreglass: £90–£130/sqm - Typical semi-detached re-roof, concrete tile (45–60 sqm): £5,400–£13,200 ## Flat Roof Membrane Comparison Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/tpo-epdm-grp-flat-roof-comparison-london - Felt (torch-on / self-adhesive): £40–£70/sqm - EPDM (rubber): £60–£90/sqm - GRP (fibreglass): £70–£100/sqm - TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin): £70–£110/sqm ## Ceiling Water Damage Repair Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/ceiling-water-damage-repair-cost-london - Minor stain, no board replacement (clean, seal, redecorate): £150–£350 - Moderate section repair (cut out, patch, skim, redecorate): £400–£900 - Full ceiling replacement (larger area or lath-and-plaster original): £900–£1,800 - Full ceiling with cornice or coving reinstatement (period property): £1,500–£2,500 ## Plasterboard Repair Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/plasterboard-repair-cost-london - Small hole patch (under 0.3 sqm): £120–£220 - Medium repair (0.3–2 sqm wall or ceiling section): £220–£450 - Full room reinstatement (whole wall or ceiling): £450–£900 - Leak-damaged board replacement (moisture-resistant board): £350–£900 - Partition wall section repair: £300–£700 ## Chimney Breast Removal Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/chimney-breast-removal-cost-london - Single-storey chimney breast removal (one floor): £1,500–£5,000 - Full-stack removal (ground floor to loft, multiple floors): £3,000–£7,000+ ## Artex Removal Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/artex-removal-cost-london - Artex skim-over (plaster skim coat applied over tested-safe artex): £8–£15/sqm - Typical ceiling (~20 sqm), skim-over: ~£2,000 ## Knock-Through & Steel Beam (RSJ) Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/knock-through-steel-beam-cost-london - Simple opening (non-structural, stud/partition wall): £800–£2,000 - Structural knock-through with steel beam (RSJ): £1,800–£4,500+ ## Damp Proofing Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/damp-proofing-cost-london - Damp survey (diagnosis before any treatment): £200–£500 - Chemical damp-proof course injection + replastering (typical affected wall): ~£3,250 ## HMO Fire Doors Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/hmo-fire-door-requirements-london - FD30 internal door, standard opening, supplied and fitted: £450–£700 - FD30s door with cold smoke seal and vision panel: £550–£850 - FD60 door, heavier core, additional hinges: £650–£1,000 - Non-standard or out-of-square Victorian opening, bespoke doorset and frame adjustment: £750–£1,200 - Communal entrance doorset with closer, ironmongery and signage: £600–£950 - Fire door survey across an HMO, 5-8 doors, photographic report: £200–£400 ## Interlinked Smoke & CO Alarms Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/interlinked-smoke-alarm-regulations-london - Mains-wired interlinked system, single flat or house, 3-4 alarms: £450–£750 - Mains-wired interlinked system, HMO, 6-7 alarms across storeys: £900–£1,500 - RF (wireless) interlinked system, comparable HMO coverage: £700–£1,200 - Additional carbon monoxide alarm, per unit: £60–£100 - Consumer unit upgrade for dedicated alarm circuit, where needed: £250–£450 - Alarm interlink test and certification visit: £100–£180 ## HMO Emergency Lighting Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/hmo-emergency-lighting-requirements-london - Single non-maintained bulkhead luminaire, supplied and fitted: £90–£150 - Illuminated exit sign fitting: £110–£180 - Typical HMO stairwell and corridor scheme, 4-6 fittings, installed and certificated: £600–£1,100 - Larger three-storey HMO scheme, 7-10 fittings across escape route: £1,000–£1,700 - Annual 3-hour discharge test and function certification visit: £120–£220 ## Bathroom Renovation Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/bathroom-renovation-cost-london - Budget refresh, small ensuite (2–3 sqm): £3,500–£6,000 - Budget refresh, full family bathroom (5–8 sqm): £6,000–£9,000 - Mid-range full refit, small ensuite: £6,000–£9,500 - Mid-range full refit, full family bathroom: £9,000–£15,000 - Premium wetroom/ensuite, small room: £9,000–£14,000 - Premium wetroom conversion, full bathroom: £16,000–£28,000+ ## Rendering & Facade Repair Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/rendering-facade-repair-cost-london - Crack or patch repair (localised area): £250–£600 - Full re-render, single-storey extension elevation: £2,500–£4,500 - Full re-render, 3-storey terrace front elevation: £5,500–£8,500+ - Sand and cement render (supply and apply): £45–£65/sqm - K Rend / silicone render (supply and apply): £55–£85/sqm - Monocouche render (supply and apply): £50–£75/sqm - Lime render (solid-wall specification): £75–£110/sqm ## Brickwork & Repointing Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/brickwork-repointing-cost-london - Repointing, cement mortar (per sqm): £45–£70/sqm - Repointing, lime mortar (per sqm): £65–£95/sqm - Individual brick replacement and matching (per brick): £25–£45/brick - Chimney stack repointing and flaunching (whole stack): £900–£1,800 - Soft-wash brick cleaning (per sqm): £15–£30/sqm - Full elevation repointing, 3-storey terrace incl. scaffold: £3,500–£8,000 ## Kitchen Renovation Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/kitchen-renovation-cost-london - Budget flat-pack refit, small galley kitchen: £6,000–£10,000 - Budget flat-pack refit, larger open-plan kitchen-diner: £10,000–£16,000 - Mid-range refit, small galley kitchen: £12,000–£18,000 - Mid-range refit, larger open-plan kitchen-diner: £18,000–£28,000 - Premium bespoke refit, small galley kitchen: £20,000–£30,000 - Premium bespoke refit, larger open-plan kitchen-diner: £30,000–£50,000+ ## Loft Conversion Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/loft-conversion-cost-london - Rooflight/Velux conversion: £28,000–£45,000 - Dormer conversion (single rear dormer): £45,000–£65,000 - Hip-to-gable conversion: £50,000–£70,000 - Hip-to-gable combined with rear dormer: £60,000–£85,000 - Mansard conversion: £70,000–£95,000+ ## EPC / Energy Efficiency Fabric Works Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/epc-rating-improvement-cost-london - Loft insulation top-up to current recommended depth: £350–£650 - External wall insulation (EWI), including render finish: £100–£160/sqm - Internal wall insulation (IWI): £65–£110/sqm - Draught-proofing (windows, doors, floor and skirting gaps): £300–£900 - Secondary glazing (per window): £350–£750 Lian carries out the building fabric works above. Heat pump installation, MCS certification and formal retrofit assessments (PAS 2035) are separate specialisms carried out by other qualified installers/assessors, not Lian. ## Tiling Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/tiling-cost-london - Kitchen splashback: £300–£600 - Standard bathroom retile: £1,800–£3,500 - Full retile with levelling, re-boarding and tanking: £3,500–£6,000+ - Ceramic/porcelain tiles (supply and fit): £40–£75/sqm - Large-format or natural stone tiles (supply and fit): £70–£120/sqm - Kitchen or hallway floor tiling: £700–£1,900 - Wetroom tanking add-on: £600–£1,200 ## Roof Insulation Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/roof-insulation-cost-london - Mineral wool loft top-up: £12–£20/sqm - Blown fibre loft insulation: £16–£26/sqm - Loft clearance before insulating: £150–£350 - Typical 3-bed loft top-up: £500–£950 - Rafter/room-in-roof insulation: £45–£75/sqm - Flat roof PIR insulation upgrade: £25–£45/sqm - Full warm-deck flat roof renewal with insulation: £1,700–£3,900 ## Construction Company Day Rates & Project Bands Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/construction-company-cost-london - Labourer: £120–£180/day - Skilled trade: £220–£320/day - Callout: £150–£450 - Single room project: £2,500–£6,500 - Small multi-trade project: £12,000–£35,000 - Medium project (house refurbishment): £800–£1,800/sqm - Large project: £2,000–£2,800+/sqm - Rental property turnaround: £4,000–£12,000 ## Painting & Decorating Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/painting-decorating-cost-london - Bedroom repaint: £350–£700 - Living room or kitchen repaint: £600–£1,200 - Hallway/stairs repaint: £500–£1,100 - Full house repaint: £2,500–£6,000 - Full flat repaint: £1,600–£3,800 - Plaster repair before decorating: £300–£800 - Exterior painting: £1,200–£3,500 - Woodwork strip and repaint: £600–£1,800 - Wallpaper (per room): £350–£650 - Wallpaper feature wall: £150–£320 ## Partition Walls Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/partition-walls-cost-london - Timber stud partition: £180–£280/linear metre (~£1,200–£1,800 for a typical 3.5–4m wall) - Doorway addition to a partition: £250–£450 - Metal stud partition: £220–£340/linear metre - Acoustic/soundproofing upgrade: £280–£420/linear metre - HMO fire-rated partition: £320–£480/linear metre - Glazed partition: £450–£750/linear metre ## Fire Safety Compliance Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/fire-safety-compliance-cost-london - FD30 fire door, supplied and fitted: £450–£700 - FD30s fire door with cold smoke seal: £550–£850 - Bespoke doorset (non-standard opening): £750–£1,200 - Communal entrance doorset: £600–£950 - Mains-wired interlinked alarms, single house: £450–£750 - Mains-wired interlinked alarms, HMO: £900–£1,500 - Emergency lighting, single fitting scheme: £600–£1,100 - Emergency lighting, larger HMO scheme: £1,000–£1,700 - Small fire risk assessment action list: £2,000–£5,000 - Full communal fire safety upgrade: £10,000–£25,000+ ## HMO Compliance Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/hmo-compliance-cost-london - Partition wall for room reconfiguration: £180–£280/linear metre - Fire-rated partition: £320–£480/linear metre - Doorway addition: £250–£450 - Additional shower room: £6,000–£9,500 - Basic kitchenette installation: £4,000–£8,000 - Full HMO conversion: £20,000+ Licence application fees are set and collected by the local council, not Lian, and vary by borough — check with your council for the current fee. ## Heritage Slate Roofing Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/heritage-slate-roof-cost-london - Heritage/natural slate (Welsh, Spanish): £220–£380/sqm - Standard slate: £180–£320/sqm - Reclaimed slate uplift: £30–£60/sqm - Leadwork: £120–£220/m - Chimney stack repointing: £900–£1,800 - Typical terrace re-roof: £10,000–£26,600 - Localised repair: £600–£2,200 ## Solar-Ready Roofing Source: https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog/solar-ready-roofing-cost-london - Pitched roof solar-ready uplift: £8–£18/sqm (~£450–£1,050 for a typical semi) - Flat roof solar-ready uplift: £10–£20/sqm - Standalone cable conduit provision: £150–£350 Lian prepares and covers the roof structure only. Solar panel supply and installation is carried out by a separate MCS-certified installer, not Lian. ## Full cost guide index https://lianconstruction.co.uk/blog