Walthamstow Project · E17
Full House Renovation in Walthamstow
Dakus Construction took this Walthamstow house from bare brick and joists to a finished family home. Structural steelwork, a full rewire, new plumbing and boiler, a relocated gas meter, new floors and ceilings, plastering, tiling, decorating and a brand-new kitchen, all delivered by one team.
This is the kind of whole-house project we take on across E17 and Waltham Forest. If you are planning a full house renovation in Walthamstow, this is what the job looks like with us, start to finish.
Why homeowners call us
20+
Years renovating homes in Walthamstow and East London
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Team for every trade, from strip-out to handover
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Hidden extras — fixed, itemised quotes
The project
A Complete House Renovation in Walthamstow, E17
The brief was simple to say and big to deliver: renovate the whole house in one go. We stripped the property back to its structure, removed walls to open up the ground floor, and installed new steel beams so the kitchen, dining and living space could work as one open-plan room.
With the structure sorted, every service in the house was renewed. The house was fully rewired, the plumbing was replaced, a new boiler went in and the gas meter was moved to suit the new layout. Floors and ceilings were rebuilt, then the walls were plastered, tiled where needed and painted throughout.
The finishing touch was a full new kitchen, fitted into the open-plan space the steelwork created. Because one team handled every trade, there was no waiting between contractors and one person was accountable for the whole job.
What this renovation covered
Structural steel beams and wall removal
Full electrical rewire
New plumbing, new boiler and gas meter moved
New floors and ceilings throughout
Plastering, tiling and painting
Full kitchen supplied and installed
Work carried out
Every Trade on This Walthamstow Renovation
A full house renovation means getting the order of trades right. Here is what our team delivered on this E17 project, start to finish.
Structural Steelwork
Load-bearing walls removed and engineer-specified steel beams installed to open up the ground floor into one connected living space.
Full Electrical Rewire
New wiring, consumer unit, sockets, switches and lighting throughout the house, tested and certified on completion.
Plumbing, Boiler & Gas
Complete replumb, a new boiler and the gas meter relocated, with new pipework run to suit the new layout.
Floors & Ceilings
Floors levelled and relaid and new ceilings boarded throughout, giving every room a clean, flat finish to work from.
Plastering, Tiling & Painting
Walls skimmed, wet areas tiled and the whole house decorated, ready to move straight back into.
Full Kitchen Installation
A new kitchen fitted into the open-plan space, with all plumbing, electrics and appliances connected by our own team.
Local knowledge
We Renovate Every Type of Walthamstow Home
Walthamstow has a wide mix of housing, and each type needs a different approach to structure, services and layout when you renovate the whole house.
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Victorian & Edwardian Terraces
The backbone of E17. Narrow plots, chimney breasts and original walls that often need steel to open up, plus old wiring and pipework that usually needs replacing.
02
Walthamstow Village Period Homes
Homes in and around the conservation area. We plan the work so the character of the house is kept while everything behind the walls is brought up to date.
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Warner Homes & Maisonettes
Upper and lower flats with their own quirks around shared structure and access. We scope the work carefully before anything is removed.
04
1930s Semis Towards Chingford
Larger rooms and better side access make these well suited to knock-throughs, new kitchens and a full refresh of services.
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Ex-Council & Estate Housing
Solid, consistent layouts that respond well to a full renovation once any freehold or leaseholder consents are confirmed.
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Buy-to-Let & Pre-Sale Refurbs
Landlords and sellers working to a deadline. We focus on the work that moves value and rental yield, and we hit fixed dates.
Budgeting
What Does a Full House Renovation Cost in Walthamstow?
Nobody can price a full house renovation without seeing the property, and any builder who gives you a firm figure over the phone is guessing. What we can do is be straight about what drives the number.
Four things move a full renovation budget more than anything else: the size and condition of the house, how much structural work is needed, whether the electrics, plumbing and heating need replacing, and the kitchen, bathroom and finish specification you choose.
How we quote
We visit, survey the property and talk through what you want the finished house to look like. You then get a written, itemised, fixed-price quote, with labour and materials broken out line by line, so you can see exactly what you are paying for and adjust the specification if the number needs to come down. The price we agree is the price you pay unless you ask us to change the scope.
How it works
How a Dakus Full House Renovation Works
Six stages, and you know which one you are in at all times.
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Free Survey & Consultation
We visit your Walthamstow property, look at the structure and services, and talk through your plans and budget.
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Fixed, Itemised Quote
A written price broken down line by line, with a start date and a realistic programme of works attached.
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Strip-Out & Structural Work
The house is stripped back, walls removed and steel beams installed, with building control involved where needed.
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First Fix Services
New wiring, plumbing, heating and gas pipework run while the walls, floors and ceilings are open.
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Floors, Ceilings & Plastering
New floors and ceilings, walls skimmed and wet areas tiled, ready for the finishing trades.
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Kitchen, Decoration & Handover
Kitchen fitted, second fix completed, the house decorated and a final walk-through before we hand back the keys.
Where we work
Areas We Cover Around Walthamstow
We carry out full house renovations across Walthamstow and the wider Waltham Forest area. If your area is not listed, call us anyway — we travel across London for the right project.
Walthamstow
Walthamstow Village · Walthamstow Central · Hoe Street · Wood Street · Blackhorse Road · Higham Hill
Leyton & Leytonstone
Leyton · Leytonstone · Lea Bridge · Cann Hall
Chingford & Highams Park
Chingford · Chingford Mount · Highams Park
Nearby East & North London
Woodford · South Woodford · Tottenham Hale · Stratford
Postcodes Covered
E17 · E10 · E11 · E4 · E18
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The difference
Why Walthamstow Homeowners Choose Dakus Construction
One team, start to finish
Structural work, electrics, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and kitchen fitting all in-house. No chasing separate trades.
Fixed prices, itemised
You see every line. The agreed price holds unless you change the scope, and we tell you the cost before we do anything extra.
Qualified and insured
Gas Safe registered engineers, certified electricians, full public liability cover and insurance-backed guarantees on completed work.
Structural work done properly
Engineer-specified steelwork and building control sign-off where required, so the structure is right before anything is finished.
Clean, respectful sites
Daily clear-up, protected floors and sensible hours, which matters on terraced streets with neighbours either side.
20+ years' experience
Two decades renovating homes across London, with a track record homeowners trust.
Questions
Full House Renovation FAQs
How much does a full house renovation cost in Walthamstow?
It depends on the size and condition of the house, how much structural work is needed, whether the electrics, plumbing and heating need replacing, and the finishes you choose. We give you a fixed, itemised quote after a free survey, so there are no surprises.
How long does a full house renovation take?
It depends on the scope. A renovation with structural steelwork, a full rewire and replumb and a new kitchen takes longer than a cosmetic refresh. Your written quote includes a realistic programme, so you know the start date and target completion before work begins.
Can I live in the house during the renovation?
On a full renovation like this one, where the structure, wiring and plumbing are all being replaced, most homeowners move out for the main works. On smaller projects we can phase the work room by room so you can stay. We will talk this through at the survey.
Do you handle structural work and building control?
Yes. We remove load-bearing walls, install engineer-specified steel beams and arrange building control inspections and sign-off where the work requires it.
Are your gas and electrical engineers qualified?
Yes. Gas work is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers and electrical work by certified electricians, with the relevant certificates issued on completion. We are fully insured and completed work is covered by insurance-backed guarantees.
Planning a Full House Renovation in Walthamstow?
Tell us about your house and what you want it to become. We will come and look at it, talk it through and give you a fixed, itemised quote — no charge, no obligation.
