Builder in Acton — All Trades & Renovation Works
House Improvement Pros is an Acton-based builder covering W3 and the surrounding West London postcodes. In 2026 a three-piece bathroom refit in Acton starts from £3,500 + VAT and takes 7–10 working days; a full one or two-bed flat refurbishment starts from £18,000 + VAT and takes 6–10 weeks. Every trade is in-house, every quote is fixed after a survey, and every job carries a two-year workmanship warranty.
We are based in Acton rather than travelling in for the job, which matters more than it sounds: we know the housing stock, the parking and permit position street by street, and which Ealing Council requirements apply before work starts.
Acton renovation costs in 2026
| Work | Guide price | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom refit, standard 3-piece (approx. 2m x 2m) | from £3,500 | 7–10 working days |
| Kitchen fit, labour only (you supply the units) | from £3,000 | 10–14 working days |
| Kitchen, supply and fit | from £12,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| Cosmetic refresh between tenancies | £5,000–£15,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| Full refurbishment, 1–2 bed flat | from £18,000 | 6–10 weeks |
| High-spec or structural, layout changes | £60,000–£120,000+ | 10+ weeks |
All prices are subject to VAT and are guide figures. We quote a fixed price only after seeing the property.
What Acton properties actually throw up
Most of the work we do in W3 falls into three types of building, and each one has its own predictable surprises.
- Victorian and Edwardian terraces — solid walls, lath and plaster ceilings, original joists that are rarely level. Budget for making good rather than assuming a straight run.
- Period conversions split into flats — the wiring and pipework are often decades old and shared with the flat above or below. A full rewire and new pipe runs are the single biggest gap between a cheap-looking quote and an honest one.
- Purpose-built blocks — usually sounder, but access, lift restrictions and building management working-hours rules drive the programme. If there is no lift, every board and bag of plaster goes up the stairs and all the waste comes back down.
The other Acton-specific factor is parking. Much of W3 is in a controlled parking zone, so materials deliveries and skip placement need permits arranged in advance through Ealing Council. We handle that as part of the job rather than leaving it to you on the morning work starts.
Works we carry out in Acton
- Full flat and house refurbishments
- Bathroom renovations
- Kitchen renovations
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Building repairs and maintenance
- Commercial-to-residential conversions for larger schemes
- All trades in-house — plumbing, electrical, plastering, tiling, carpentry, damp-proofing, decorating
How we work
- Fixed price, agreed before we start. We survey the property, price the risks we can see, and hold that figure. We do not price low and find extras later.
- One team, one contact. Every trade is ours, so there is no gap between the plumber finishing and the tiler turning up, and nobody to blame if something is wrong.
- Two-year workmanship warranty on completed works.
- CDM Principal Contractor and Principal Designer qualified — the health and safety duty-holder role most small builders cannot take on, and a requirement on larger domestic projects.
- Over 100 completed projects across West London, including an eleven-flat commercial conversion.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder cost in Acton?
For defined works we quote a fixed price rather than a day rate. As a guide, a bathroom refit in Acton starts from £3,500 + VAT and a full one or two-bed flat refurbishment from £18,000 + VAT. Small repair visits are quoted individually.
Do you charge for a quote or a site visit?
No. The survey and the written fixed-price quote are free, and there is no obligation.
How long does a bathroom take in an Acton flat?
Seven to ten working days for a standard three-piece refit. Layout changes, wet rooms and premium tiling run to two or three weeks because the first-fix plumbing and tanking take longer.
Do I need planning permission to renovate in Acton?
Internal renovation, rewiring, and kitchen and bathroom replacement normally need no planning permission, though Building Regulations still apply to electrics, gas, drainage and structural work. Extensions, loft conversions and anything affecting the external appearance usually do, and Acton contains conservation areas where permitted development rights are restricted. We check the position for your specific address before quoting.
Do you work for landlords and letting agents?
Yes — between-tenancy refreshes, full refurbishments and planned maintenance across Acton and West London. Fixed prices and defined completion dates, which is usually what matters most when a property is standing empty.
Which areas around Acton do you cover?
Acton (W3), Ealing, Chiswick, Shepherd’s Bush, Hammersmith, Fulham and the rest of West London.
Get a fixed price for your Acton project
Call 07510 375 598 for a free survey and a written fixed-price quote, or send us the details and we will come back to you.
Prices and timings on this page are for Acton, W3, and are current as of September 2026. Written by the House Improvement Pros team — CDM Principal Contractor & Principal Designer qualified, over 100 projects completed across West London.