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Renovation Cost Report
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Generated: 20 May 2026
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14 Elm Grove, Manchester, M21 9JL
3 bed semi-detached house  ·  1930s era  ·  102m²  ·  Listed at £285,000  ·  Rightmove
Total Estimated Cost
£89,450
All costs incl. materials + labour
Urgent Works
£41,200
Address within 12 months
Recommended
£28,650
Address within 2–3 years
Optional
£19,600
Cosmetic / personal preference
Regional Multiplier
1.05× (Greater Manchester)
Postcode Area
M21 — South Manchester
Construction Era
1930s

Overall Property Assessment

This 1930s semi-detached property in South Manchester is in fair to poor condition throughout. The kitchen and bathroom are original and well overdue for replacement. Single glazed windows throughout will need upgrading for energy efficiency. The roof shows signs of wear with missing ridge tiles visible in listing photos. Electrics appear to be dated with older style sockets visible in multiple rooms. Decoratively the property is tired but structurally appears sound. The rear garden is overgrown but has good potential.

Kitchen £19,800

Kitchen appears original to the property — dated units, worn worktops and old appliances visible in listing photos. Full replacement recommended.
ItemMaterialsLabourTotal
URGENT
Strip out existing kitchen
Remove all units, worktops, appliances and tiles — 13m²
£350£420£770
URGENT
Supply and fit mid-range kitchen (included in total)
14 units, quartz worktops, soft close — mid-range
£8,200£8,300£16,500
ALTERNATIVE — Budget
Supply and fit budget kitchen
Budget range — laminate worktops
£4,200£3,800£8,000
ALTERNATIVE — Premium
Supply and fit premium kitchen
Bespoke units, stone worktops, integrated appliances
£15,500£12,500£28,000
URGENT
Kitchen wall and floor tiling
26m² wall + 13m² floor supply and fit
£780£950£1,730
URGENT
Kitchen plumbing — sink, dishwasher, washing machine
Supply and connect all water and waste connections
£320£480£800

Bathroom £9,200

Original bathroom suite — avocado coloured suite visible in listing photos. Dated tiling throughout. Full replacement required.
ItemMaterialsLabourTotal
URGENT
Strip out existing bathroom
Remove suite, tiles and all fittings
£180£320£500
URGENT
Supply and fit mid-range bathroom suite
Bath, basin, WC, shower over bath, heated towel rail — mid-range
£3,200£3,300£6,500
URGENT
Full bathroom tiling
Floor and walls — 28m² supply and fit
£840£1,360£2,200

Living Room £3,850

Fair condition — dated décor with woodchip wallpaper visible. Fireplace appears to be in working order. Carpet worn and stained. Single glazed bay window present.
ItemMaterialsLabourTotal
RECOMMENDED
Strip and replaster walls and ceiling
Remove woodchip, skim plaster throughout — 22m²
£420£980£1,400
OPTIONAL
Redecoration — walls, ceiling and woodwork
2 coats throughout, gloss woodwork
£280£570£850
OPTIONAL
Carpet replacement
Mid-range carpet supply and fit — 18m²
£720£880£1,600

Electrics & Heating £18,500

Dated consumer unit visible — likely original wiring. Old style sockets throughout. No central heating controls visible in photos. Boiler location not identified.
ItemMaterialsLabourTotal
URGENT
Full rewire — 3 bed semi-detached
Consumer unit, all circuits, sockets, switches throughout
£3,200£4,800£8,000
URGENT
Gas boiler replacement — combi
Supply and fit new combi boiler, controls and flue
£2,600£1,155£3,755
RECOMMENDED
Replace all 8 radiators
Remove old, supply and fit new double panel radiators throughout
£1,280£880£2,160
OPTIONAL
Smart thermostat and TRVs
Smart thermostat + TRVs to all radiators supply and fit
£485£525£1,010
RECOMMENDED
LED lighting throughout
Replace all light fittings — 14 points
£840£735£1,575

Windows & Doors £12,400

Single glazed windows throughout — original 1930s timber frames. Rear door appears dated. Front door in reasonable condition.
ItemMaterialsLabourTotal
RECOMMENDED
UPVC double glazed windows — full replacement
8 windows throughout — supply and fit UPVC
£4,800£3,200£8,000
RECOMMENDED
Composite front door
Supply and fit composite front door with multi-point locking
£1,200£380£1,580
OPTIONAL
UPVC rear door
Supply and fit UPVC glazed rear door
£650£336£986
ALTERNATIVE — French Doors
UPVC French doors — rear
Supply and fit UPVC double French doors with glazing
£1,400£525£1,925
RECOMMENDED
Internal doors — full set
6 x internal doors, hinges and handles — supply and fit
£1,200£720£1,920

Roof & Structure £14,200

Missing ridge tiles visible in exterior photo. Chimney stack appears to need repointing. Guttering appears old and may be leaking.
ItemMaterialsLabourTotal
URGENT
Full roof replacement — semi-detached
Strip and relay — tiles, new felt and battens
£6,500£6,825£13,325
RECOMMENDED
Chimney repointing and flashing
Repoint stack, replace lead flashing
£280£420£700
RECOMMENDED
Guttering, fascias and soffits
Full perimeter UPVC replacement — supply and fit
£850£1,050£1,900

Bedroom 1 £2,800

Fair condition — dated décor, old fitted wardrobes visible. Carpet worn. Window is single glazed (included in windows section).
ItemMaterialsLabourTotal
OPTIONAL
Remove fitted wardrobes and redecorate
Strip wardrobes, plaster, 2 coats throughout
£380£820£1,200
OPTIONAL
Carpet replacement
Mid-range carpet supply and fit — 14m²
£560£680£1,240
OPTIONAL
New fitted wardrobe
Sliding door wardrobe — 2.4m supply and fit
£280£320£600

External & Garden £4,800

Overgrown rear garden visible. Driveway appears to be original flags — some cracked. Side gate missing.
ItemMaterialsLabourTotal
OPTIONAL
Garden clearance and landscaping
Clear, level and turf rear garden — approx 40m²
£620£980£1,600
OPTIONAL
Driveway — block paving replacement
Supply and lay block paving — approx 20m²
£1,400£1,800£3,200

Skip Hire & Waste Removal £900

ItemMaterialsLabourTotal
URGENT
Skip hire — 3 skips (4-6 yard)
Estimated for full renovation scope — 3 bed property
£900£0£900

Important Assumptions

• All costs based on 2026 UK trade rates with a 1.05× regional multiplier for Greater Manchester
• Labour costs assume qualified tradespeople — not DIY
• Structural issues not visible in photos are not included — a full building survey is recommended
• Planning permission costs not included where applicable
• Costs are estimates — obtain 3 quotes before committing to any works
• VAT at 20% may apply to some works — confirm with your contractor

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