24/04/2026
Estimated Costs by Refurbishment Level (3-Bed House)
Cosmetic Refresh (£15k–£30k): Painting, new flooring (carpets/laminate), minor kitchen/bathroom upgrades, and lighting.
Moderate Refurbishment (£30k–£60k): New kitchen, new bathroom, partial rewiring, new flooring throughout, redecoration, and potential new boiler.
Full Modernisation (£60k–£100k+): Full rewire, new central heating system, new roof, plastering, kitchen extension, and new windows.
Key Cost Factors for Landlords (2026 Prices)
Kitchen & Bathroom: New kitchens range from £7,000–£25,000, while new bathrooms average around £6,000.
Rewiring: A full rewire typically costs £4,000–£8,500.
Heating System: New boiler and radiators usually cost £3,000–£8,500.
Plastering & Decoration: Full house decoration ranges from £5,000–£7,000, with plastering potentially adding another £5,000–£12,500.
Flooring: Quality carpets or laminate can cost around £30 per m², totaling several thousand pounds for a 3-bed house.
Windows & Doors: Replacing these can cost £2,500–£8,000.
