Home refurbishment in Essex for homeowners and landlords
Not every home needs a full renovation. We refresh and refurbish properties room by room, getting them looking and working well again with the minimum of disruption.
Refresh a property without starting from scratch
A refurbishment brings a property up to date while keeping what still works. That might mean new bathroom fittings and tiling, a kitchen refresh with new doors and worktops, replastering tired walls, updated lighting and sockets, then a full redecoration. Because our in-house team covers every trade, we can do as much or as little as the property needs.
Landlords use us to turn properties around between tenancies, combining repairs, electrical safety checks and redecoration in a single visit to keep void periods short. Homeowners often call us before selling, after buying, or when a room simply needs bringing back to life.
If you are weighing up a bigger project, see our home renovation service. Landlords should also read our guide to EICR certificates.
Planning matters even on smaller jobs. We agree the order of work with you up front, so trades follow each other without gaps, and we keep you updated if anything unexpected turns up behind a wall or under a floor. Where a property needs more than cosmetic work, we will say so honestly.
What a refurbishment can include
We can take on a single room or a whole property. Typical work includes:
- Bathroom refurbishments
- Kitchen refurbishments
- Plastering and making good
- Painting and decorating
- Lighting and socket upgrades
- Plumbing repairs and replacements
- Carpentry, doors and skirting
- Landlord turnarounds between tenancies
- EICR remedial work
- Pre-sale refreshes
How a refurbishment works
01
Walk-round
We look at the property with you and agree what needs doing and in what order.
02
Written quote
A clear written quote, room by room if that helps you prioritise.
03
Refurbishment
Repairs, plumbing and electrics first, then plastering, fitting and decorating.
04
Handover
A final check together and a clean, ready-to-use property.
Why homeowners choose Phoenix B&K
Read what our customers say or see recent projects.
All trades in-house
Plumbing, electrics, carpentry, plastering, tiling and decorating are handled by our own team, so there are no separate contractors to chase.
NICEIC-approved electricians
Electrical work is carried out and certificated by our own NICEIC-approved electricians.
Free, written quotes
We visit, measure up and give you a clear written quote. No pressure and no hidden extras.
Local to Essex and Suffolk
Based in Tolleshunt D’Arcy near Maldon, working across Essex and Suffolk.
Property refurbishment across Essex and Suffolk
We refurbish homes and rental properties across Essex and Suffolk, including:
Home refurbishment FAQs
What is the difference between a refurbishment and a renovation?
A refurbishment refreshes and repairs what is already there. A renovation usually involves bigger changes, such as new layouts, rewiring or replumbing. We do both and will recommend whichever suits the property.
Can you turn a rental property around between tenancies?
Yes. We combine repairs, electrical safety work and redecoration in one programme to keep the property empty for as short a time as possible.
Do you do single rooms?
Yes. Many refurbishments are a single bathroom, kitchen or living space.
Do you provide an EICR?
Yes. Our NICEIC-approved electricians carry out EICRs and any remedial work. See our electrical services.
Latest guides and advice
Planning a new project?
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