HAMPSTEAD RENOVATION NW3 • GUIDE
Apartment Renovation Hampstead NW3
A Practical Guide
This guide covers what apartment renovation in Hampstead NW3 typically involves, what it costs, and how long it takes.
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Types of renovation we handle in NW3
Most apartment renovations we handle in NW3 fall into a few categories:
• Full flat refurbishments — stripping and rebuilding bathrooms and kitchens, new flooring throughout, full repaint. Typical for landlords between long-term tenancies or homeowners buying to renovate.
• Cosmetic refreshes — repaint, new flooring, maybe a bathroom refresh. Common for between-tenancy turnarounds where the layout is fine but everything needs freshening up.
• Specific room renovations — kitchen or bathroom only, while the rest of the flat stays untouched.
The most common request we get in Hampstead specifically is bathroom renovation in period properties — mansion block flats where the original bathroom is dated and the waterproofing needs doing properly. Second most common is full interior repaint to a high standard, particularly for owner-occupiers who want a quality finish rather than a landlord-grade job.
How much does apartment renovation cost in Hampstead NW3?
Price ranges based on our completed jobs in the area:
Full 1-bed flat refurbishment
Bathroom renovation
Kitchen installation
Full interior repaint (2-bed flat)
Flooring throughout (2-bed)
£8,000 - £15,000
£2,500 - 6,000
£3,000 - £9,000
£1,300 - £2,500
£600 - £2,500
Hampstead properties tend to sit at the higher end of these ranges, because the properties themselves often have obstacles that appear mid-work and add time: awkward layouts in converted buildings, older electrical and plumbing connections that needs updating, or a specifications that demand a higher quality finish.
How long does apartment renovation take in Hampstead NW3?
Time ranges based on our completed jobs in the area:
3-5 days
5-8 days
6-9 days
3-9 days
Cosmetic refresh - targeted repaint, flooring
Bathroom renovation
Kitchen installation
Full repaint / Full flooring
We work 7 days a week and can mobilise within 48 hours for urgent jobs. Most Hampstead landlords we work with need a property back on the market fast — we build timelines around that.
OUR WORK
Bathroom Remake
Clapham Junction
Bathroom Remake
Clapham Junction
Full Kitchen Installation
North Finchley
Full Kitchen Installation
North Finchley
Bathroom Refresh
Willesden
Bathroom Refresh
Willesden
Baby Room Refresh
Central London
Baby Room Refresh
Central London
Flat Renovation
Central London
Flat Renovation
Central London
HMO Repaint
Cricklewood
HMO Repaint
Cricklewood
Why landlords in Hampstead use Astralis
Hampstead rental properties command some of the highest rents in North London — NW3 1-bed flats regularly let for £3,000–£4,000+ per month. A void period of even two weeks while waiting for a contractor costs more than the renovation itself in lost rent.
We offer same-day quotes, fixed prices agreed upfront, and on-site start within 48 hours for urgent jobs. That's why landlords in Hampstead keep coming back.
A two-week void in Hampstead can cost more in lost rent than most renovation jobs. Speed matters as much as quality - we bring both.
Can I renovate with tenants in the property?
Yes — we work on occupied properties regularly. It requires a different approach but it's entirely manageable for most types of work.
For painting and decorating we typically work room by room so tenants can still use the rest of the flat. For bathroom or kitchen renovation on an occupied property we agree a clear schedule upfront — the tenant knows exactly which days the room is out of use, so they can prepare beforehand.
What works well with tenants in:
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Painting and decorating — room by room, minimal disruption
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Flooring — one area at a time, usually done within a day per room
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Patch repairs and minor works — same day, in and out
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Bathroom renovation — manageable if the property has more than one bathroom, which is common in Hampstead
What's better done on a vacant property: full kitchen renovation, full flat refurbishment, any structural work. If your tenant is cooperative and you need to work around them, talk to us — we'll give you an honest answer about whether it's feasible before we quote.
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FAQ
Common questions
about Hampstead.
Can you work with tenants still in the property?
Yes — for painting, flooring, and minor works this is straightforward. We work room by room to minimise disruption. For full bathroom or kitchen renovation on an occupied property we agree a clear schedule with the tenant upfront and stick to it.
What's the cheapest way to improve a Hampstead flat before selling/letting?
A 2-room repaint — typically a living room and bedroom — costs a few hundred pounds and makes an immediate visual difference. It's the fastest, cheapest way to present a property well without a larger investment.
Do you work weekends?
Yes. We're flexible around what works for you - weekends and bank holidays included.
Do I need to be in Hampstead for the work to happen?
Not at all. Many of our Hampstead clients hand over keys at the start and collect them at the end. You'll get daily photo updates throughout so you always know what's happening without needing to visit the site.
How quickly can you start?
For urgent jobs we can be on site within 48 hours. For bigger works we visit the site and plan first. The works usually start within the week.
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