House renovation cost in Paddington.
Paddington — W2 — north of Hyde Park around the station. Italianate stucco terraces and garden squares (Sussex, Connaught, Hyde Park) dominate, with newer mixed-use developments around the basin.
What makes renovation work in Paddington distinct.
Housing: Stucco terraces, four to five storeys, garden squares with large townhouses, and 21st-century apartment buildings near the basin.
Planning: Bayswater, Hyde Park, Paddington Green and Paddington Estate conservation areas overlap across W2.
Applications and building control go to City of Westminster. We handle listed-building consent where required, alongside conservation officer correspondence end-to-end.
The five renovation types — W2 numbers.
All figures inclusive of design, build, contingency and VAT. The Paddington multiplier (1.15×) reflects local labour, scaffold and finish expectations.
The 2026 London Renovation Cost Guide.
Real cost data from our London refurbishment projects. Kitchen, bathroom, whole-house and period-restoration breakdowns relevant to Paddington and beyond.
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What Paddington homeowners ask us.
How much does a house renovation cost in Paddington in 2026?
Typical 2026 Paddington ranges (inc. design, build, contingency & VAT): kitchen-only £29k–£92k; bathroom-only £17k–£58k; single-room refurb £23k–£69k; whole-house £207k–£518k; period restoration £288k–£1035k. The Paddington multiplier (1.15×) reflects local labour, scaffold and finish expectations.
Do I need planning permission for a Paddington renovation?
Usually no — most internal renovations only need building regulations approval. Bayswater, Hyde Park, Paddington Green and Paddington Estate conservation areas overlap across W2. If you're in a conservation area or your property is listed, listed-building consent may be needed for layout changes, sash-window replacement or chimney works. We check the specific address before quoting.
What's the typical Paddington housing stock for refurbishments?
Stucco terraces, four to five storeys, garden squares with large townhouses, and 21st-century apartment buildings near the basin. On this kind of housing in W2, whole-house refurbishments most commonly involve new layout (often opening up the ground floor), full rewire, new heating, new kitchen and bathrooms, and finishes throughout. Period restoration is more common on listed properties and conservation-area frontages.
How long does a Paddington renovation take?
Allow 4–10 weeks for design and procurement, then 6–10 weeks on site for a kitchen, 3–5 weeks for a bathroom, 4–8 months for a whole-house refurb, and 8–14 months for period restoration. City of Westminster processes building control approvals in parallel with construction.
Can I live in the house during a Paddington renovation?
Single-room or single-bathroom: usually yes. Whole-house refurb: almost always no — dust, services downtime and security make it impractical. Most Paddington clients rent locally for 3–6 months during the works. We coordinate the programme with break clauses so you're not paying double rent at the end.
Does 2VP work on Paddington renovations?
Yes — Paddington is within our core London renovation catchment. Our studio is at 20 Dawes Road in Fulham, 5.0km from Paddington. We've delivered renovations across the W2 postcode and our subcontractor network covers Westminster. Free site visit, fixed-price quote, 10-year HomePro warranty on finished works.
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