Renovations
Bought a house that needs work, or ready to bring a tired home up to date? We renovate homes across Essex, from a single floor to the whole house, with one team handling the building work from start to finish.
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Domestic & commercial work
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Free, no-obligation quotes
What we cover
Whether it's a new, modern kitchen, replacing an old bathroom, or a complete home revamp, we're ready to help.
Our quality renovation services take care of everything from your initial concept to the finishing touches. No matter how big or small, we’re here to make your vision a reality.
We understand that starting a renovation can feel overwhelming, but our friendly team will support you every step of the way to ensure it all goes smoothly.
Older properties
Much of Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff and central Southend was built before 1914, as were the older parts of towns like Billericay and Brentwood.
These homes have solid brick walls, lime mortar, timber floors and original details that need a different approach from a modern house. We repair what can be saved and match new work to the old, from the brickwork outside to the mouldings inside.
How we work
Free site visit:
We visit, listen to what you want and look for hidden problems such as damp, rot or old wiring.
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Written quote:
You get a clear written quote and a sensible order of works.
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Preparation:
We protect the parts of the house we are not working on and clear up every day.
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The renovation:
You speak to Mick throughout, so decisions get made quickly.
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Finishing and sign-off:
We finish with a walk-round and put right anything you are not happy with.
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Is it time?
Tackling these together usually costs less, and causes less disruption, than fixing them one at a time over several years.
Planning the work
A good renovation follows a sensible order: structural repairs and damp first, then new wiring, plumbing and heating, then plastering, and only then kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and decorating. Getting this wrong means undoing finished work to put in a cable or pipe.
We plan the whole sequence before we start and coordinate the electricians, plumbers and heating engineers so each trade arrives at the right time.
Bought a project?
If you've bought a house that needs work, the weeks before you move in are the best time to renovate, as an empty house is quicker and cleaner to work in. Send us your survey and we'll walk round with you, explain what it means in practice, and help you decide what to do first and what can wait.
We also work for landlords who need properties renovated between tenancies, and we can work to a fixed timetable to keep the property empty for as short a time as possible.
Pricing
The biggest factors are how much of the house is involved, what condition it's in behind the walls and under the floors, and whether services such as wiring, plumbing and heating need replacing. Structural changes, new kitchens and bathrooms, and the level of finish you choose all add to the total.
We give you an itemised quote, and if we find hidden problems once work starts, we show you and agree any extra cost before carrying on.
Areas we cover
We renovate homes throughout south and mid Essex, from period houses in Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff and central Southend to post-war homes in Benfleet, Basildon and Rayleigh.
Get in touch
Tell us about your property and what you would like to change. We'll visit for free and give you a clear quote.
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Call us now on 07785 933965
Serving Customers Throughout Essex
M R Construction & Carpentry is a small, family-run business based in Essex, working from Southend to Brentwood. We pride ourselves on professionalism and providing high quality building services.
M R CONSTRUCTION & CARPENTRY LTD
Company no. 13804305
Based in Southend-on-Sea
