Renovation & Remodelling
Ancestral and heritage home restoration with respect for the past
Careful restoration of old havelis, kothis and family homes: lime plaster, wooden elements and old floors repaired, with modern comforts added.
Ancestral homes are built differently: thick load-bearing walls, lime mortar, timber beams, jack-arch roofs and hand-laid floors. Modern cement repairs often damage them, trapping moisture and cracking original surfaces.
RennovEN restores these homes with compatible materials and methods, then adds safe wiring, plumbing and bathrooms without destroying their character.
Signs you need this
- Lime plaster crumbling or powdering
- Timber beams sagging or termite-damaged
- Roof leaks in a jack-arch or tiled roof
- No safe wiring or modern bathrooms
The RennovEN promise
- 10-year warranty on all works
- Itemised pricing, approved before work begins
- One accountable team across every trade
- Residential specialists — homes only
Diagnosis
Why it happens
Cement on lime walls
Cement plaster traps moisture in breathable lime walls, accelerating decay.
Timber decay
Leaks and termites weaken beams and joists over decades.
Neglected roofs
Traditional roofs need periodic maintenance that has often been skipped.
Our method
How RennovEN does it
- 1
Condition survey
Record materials, damage and original features.
- 2
Conservation plan
Choose compatible repair methods and materials.
- 3
Restore
Structural and surface repairs, timber treatment, roof works.
- 4
Modernise
Discreet wiring, plumbing and bathrooms.
What’s included
- Detailed condition survey
- Lime-compatible plaster repairs
- Timber repair or replacement
- Traditional roof waterproofing
- Concealed modern services
What affects the cost
- Size and condition of the building
- Extent of original material to be retained
- Specialist materials and craftsmanship
- Modern services to be added
Every home is different, so we don’t publish rate cards. After a free inspection you get an itemised estimate, and you approve every line before work begins.
Get my itemised estimate10-year warranty
Restoration works we execute are covered for 10 years against workmanship defects. Original elements outside our repair scope are recorded in the survey.
How our warranty worksFAQ
Ancestral Home Restoration: your questions
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