What Type of Home Renovation Is Right for You?
(A 3-Minute Quiz That Could Save You £50,000)
Before you start speaking to builders, getting quotes, or browsing Pinterest for the 47th time, let’s figure out what you actually need.
Grab a coffee. Be honest. Let’s go.
Question 1: What’s the real frustration?
A. “We’re on top of each other. There’s just not enough space.”
B. “It feels tired. It doesn’t reflect us anymore.”
C. “The layout makes no sense.”
D. “If we’re going to do this, we want to do it properly.”
E. “This is our forever home. Let’s get it right.”
Question 2: What happens in 3 years?
A. We might move.
B. We’ll probably stay.
C. We’re settled long-term.
D. We want to significantly increase value.
E. We’re building for the next 20+ years.
Question 3: How do you feel about disruption?
A. Builders in the house for months? That scares me.
B. Some disruption is manageable.
C. If it transforms the space, we’ll handle it.
D. We could move out temporarily.
E. We’re prepared for a serious project.
Question 4: Which sentence sounds most like you?
A. “We just need one more room.”
B. “We want it to feel fresh and modern.”
C. “The space is there, it just doesn’t flow.”
D. “Let’s maximise this property’s potential.”
E. “We want the best possible version of this house.”
Your Renovation Personality
Count which letter you chose most.
🔼 Mostly A’s → You Need Smart Space (Loft Conversion)
You don’t need a full transformation. You need breathing room.
A loft conversion could:
Add a master suite
Create a home office
Increase property value efficiently
Avoid major structural disruption downstairs
This is often the most cost-efficient way to gain space in London.
🎨 Mostly B’s → You Need a High-Impact Refurbishment
You like your home. You just don’t love it.
A high-quality refurbishment can completely change how a space feels without changing its footprint.
Think:
New kitchen & bathrooms
Lighting redesign
Flooring and finishes
Modern electrics & plumbing
Energy upgrades
The transformation can feel dramatic, without structural risk.
🧱 Mostly C’s → You Need an Extension
This isn’t about more rooms. It’s about better flow.
Rear and side extensions are powerful because they:
Unlock open-plan living
Bring in natural light
Improve family interaction
Increase long-term value
But extensions are structural projects, and structural projects demand precision planning and transparent costing.
🔄 Mostly D’s → You’re Ready for a Full Renovation
You don’t want a patch-up job. You want transformation.
This often involves:
Removing structural walls
Reconfiguring layouts
Replacing services
Upgrading finishes throughout
This is where projects either go brilliantly… or spiral out of control.
The difference? Clear scope. Fixed pricing. Transparent reporting.
🏗️ Mostly E’s → You’re Thinking Big (New Build or Major Redevelopment)
You’re not tinkering. You’re building long-term.
A ground-up or near-complete redevelopment gives:
Full design freedom
Energy-efficient performance
Modern structural integrity
A future-proof home
But this level of ambition requires serious planning, feasibility analysis, and contract clarity.
So… What’s the Right Move for You?
Now you have a clearer idea of what your home actually needs.
The key is making sure your renovation ambition matches your budget, timeline, and tolerance for risk.
Because the wrong approach doesn’t just cost more, it creates stress, delays, and avoidable surprises.
The right approach starts with clarity
Ready to Get Clear?
Before you commit to drawings or collect multiple quotes, have a structured conversation about what’s truly right for your property.
At 2VP, we help London homeowners define the right strategy, understand structural implications, and build with fixed-price certainty.
