House Renovations St Albans
Renovate with Purpose. Fall Back in Love with Your Home.
Expert house renovations in St Albans, carefully tailored to your lifestyle, layout, and long term plans.
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Why Choose Us For Your Home Renovation?
As one of the most trusted renovation specialists in St Albans, we don’t just improve homes. We transform how people live in them. Whether you’re modernising a tired layout, knocking through to create open plan space, or breathing life into an older property, we’ll help you redesign your home to suit the way you live today.
We don’t just build. We listen. Every renovation is shaped around your goals, your budget, and your daily routine. Because we know that changing your home is a big decision.
You’re not hiring a big corporate. You’re choosing a local team that lives and works in St Albans. Over 90% of our work comes through referrals, and we take that trust seriously. We show up when we say we will, keep things clean and tidy, and leave you with a home you’ll love for years to come.
With Craig personally overseeing each project, your renovation will be smooth and stress free. No chasing trades. No vanishing builders. Just clear communication, solid craftsmanship, and a finish that feels like it was always meant to be part of your home.
Projects
Our Recent Home Renovation Projects
Take a look at our recent home extensions and renovations, designed to fit perfectly with existing spaces while improving practicality and style.
Hatfield Road
A Rear extension with wide open skylights offering plenty of well lit space to enjoy.
Eagle Way
A Single story rear extension and full refurb with a great media entertainment setup!
Beresford Road
A ground floor extension making a perfect hosting and entertainment area.
Collyer Road
A single story rear extension and full dormer loft conversion to add extra space.
Our Work
Featured St Albans Home Renovation Project
Please take a look at some of the most recent construction projects we have completed in St Albans, Hertfordshire. View our recent projects.
Costs
How Much Does a House Renovation Cost?
The cost of a house renovation varies depending on the scope of the project, the condition of the property, and the materials required. Renovating is often more affordable than moving and allows you to create a space tailored to your needs without leaving the home you love.
Typical costs for renovations range widely, from updating a single room to full house transformations. Factors such as structural changes, restoring period features, and the size of the renovation will all influence the price.
For an accurate quote, we’ll visit your property to assess the work needed and discuss your renovation plans in detail.
All Inclusive Quotes
We manage the entire project with no hidden fees.
No Stress, No Surprises
We handle suppliers, trades, and timelines.
Our Benefits We Offer You
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Advice
With over 14 years of experience, we provide expert guidance to make your renovation stress free.
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Flexibility
We tailor our services to your budget, offering custom plans that meet your specific needs.
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Management
From start to finish, we handle your project, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time.
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Guarantee
Our work is backed by a guarantee, giving you complete confidence in the results we deliver.
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Customer Reviews
Real Stories, Real Reviews
HK Buono2023-06-22 Had my garden renovation nicely done. Staff are attentive, sincere, efficient and knowledgeable. Able to answer to all my doubts and give constructive advice when facing contingent issues. They also clean up the place at the end of the project, no follow up cleaning needed. One good builder with integrity, knowledge, expertise and efficiency. Will definitely call them up for my next project. Highly recommended. Deepak Anand2023-06-03 Assigning Craig to manage our life long dream of creating a big kitchen/living room (90sqm) was one of the best decisions we ever made. We got in touch with Craig 1 year in advance of works commencing and from the get go Craig scheduled an initial meeting to discuss our plans. Leaving the meeting Craig gave us new ideas and put no pressure on signing and was happy to work around us. Having visited several existing projects and received great customer feedback, we knew Craig was the builder for us as the quality of work was just exemplary. Craig saved us 5K by urging us to allow him to project manage the build and true to his word, he was on onsite multiple times per day, making sure everything was perfect. Along the way, we did encounter some problems, due to the existing condition of the garden but Craig always had a plan to work around them and not change designs with little or no change in cost. Craigs team are highly skilled, clean and respectful. They always tidied and locked up at the end of each day which left us worry free. One great trait about Craig; he treats his jobs like his own home and if he’s not happy with it, the project does not move to the next stage. It is no wonder he is respected in St Albans as a 5star builder. We will 100% be onboarding Craig again to do our 2nd story and driveway in the future. A big thankyou to Craig and his excellent team. Hannah Franco2023-06-02 Craig and his guys did some work in our garden for us and completely transformed it. We couldn’t be happier with the quality of work. The guys working for Craig were polite, punctual and respectful. I will be going back to Craig for our next house project. Siddika Walji2023-06-02 Thanks Craig for creating a beautiful outbuilding at the back of our garden. It looks stunning! Rebecca Hopkins2023-06-02 In the last couple of years we have used CJ Smiths to build us a house from scratch and also to completely renovate and extend our current home. We have been absolutely delighted with the service we have received and have recommended CJ Smiths to many friends and family. Craig and all of his team are professional, friendly and trustworthy and my family have always been pleased to have them working in our home. They are extremely tidy and mindful when working in a home with children, so we’ve never had to worry about any sharp edges/power tools being left around for little people to find! We have also never had to worry about builder’s bad language around the kids as they are all family men and are a pleasure to have around. The jobs have always been finished to a high standard and Craig is completely transparent when it comes to timings, costs, payment schedules and any delays that might crop up due to unforeseen circumstances like weather etc. The team works quickly and efficiently and you will actually miss them when they’re gone!!! Especially Terry the chippie who is completely wonderful and will even make a fuss of your dog and let it out for you if you need him to! 100% recommend CJ Smiths to anyone! Natalie Atkins2023-06-02 We have used Craig and his team for 3 home-renovation projects now, the last of which being July 2022 - we are looking forward to the team completing a 2-storey side extension for us later this year. - Trustworthy This is number one for us. They do what they say when they say they will do it and at the price agreed. Additional costs were extras added on / changed by us during the project. - Friendly Craig and his team have all been friendly and a pleasure to have in the property. They are polite and respectful and we are comfortable with them (especially as we have young children around). - Tidy The team tidy up at the end of each day and leave tools safely out the way. - Quality Work completed by Craig, his team & contractors has been to a high standard and where there has been a snag list, minor issues have been addressed promptly. -Communication Craig is available to us throughout each project by WhatsApp or phone. It helps having a central person to coordinate with all parties. Robert Quinn2023-06-02 Highly recommended… We recently used CJ Smiths for an extension and full house renovation. From the first meeting, to completing the project, we found Craig and his team absolutely faultless. The project was on time but for unavoidable weather delays. There were also no surprises from a budget perspective. Anything that required an “extra” or a design change was met with a pragmatic response and always a mutually agreeable way of resolving - refreshing in a world where most things are viewed as a problem. Nothing was too much hassle for the CJ Smiths team, who always went above and beyond to ensure we were kept informed of every small change or decision that needed to be made. We even mildly miss the busy house when everyone was on site. A huge thank you to the entire CJ Smiths team - we are delighted with the end result and would highly recommend them to anyone embarking on a renovation. Philip Tam2023-06-02 CJ Smiths is a great choice for anyone looking for quality workmanship and friendly service. They pay attention to every detail and deliver excellent results. Their prices are also very reasonable for the value they provide. I was very satisfied with their work and would highly recommend them to anyone. CJ Smiths is the best in the business! 👍🏼 dale Anthony2023-06-02 Great service - very reliable friendly builders! We had our garden room built in St Albans by Cjsmiths, we found that the level of advice and service was a cut above the builders we have used in the past. During the planning phase, they answered all of our concerns and together we were able to plan and create the perfect space we wanted. The team were very polite and respectful during the build, cleaning up the site daily and treating our home and garden like it was their own! We are incredibly happy with the final result, it was completed on time and to a very high standard. We highly recommend Cjsmiths to anyone looking for builders in St Albans! Thanks Ryan Smith2023-06-02 Outstanding job! Craig and his team completed an loft conversion for us at the beginning of this year and we couldn't be happier. We were so impressed by his level of professionalism from the very start. He managed our expectations and gave us a realistic timeline for the loft conversion to be completed, which ended up being very close to his estimate. We highly recommend C J Smiths for anyone looking for a loft conversion or building work in general. We will definitely be using C J Smiths again in the future. Great job!
FAQ'S
Questions We Get Asked By New Clients
If you have questions that still need to be answered, please email us. We would be happy to assist you!
Q: How long does it take to renovate a house?
A: The timeline for house renovation work depends on the scale of the project. A small home renovation project, like a bathroom renovation, may take 2–4 weeks, while a full house renovation can take several months. We provide a step-by-step guide to ensure everything is completed in the correct order.
Q: Do you need planning permission for a house renovation?
A: Planning permission is not always required for a renovation project. However, larger projects like loft conversions or structural work may require approval from your local planning department or building regulations approval. We’ll guide you through the process and help with any necessary planning applications.
Q: Does a house renovation increase the value of a property?
A: Yes, renovating a home can significantly increase its value, especially if you focus on key factors like modernising living spaces, improving curb appeal, and upgrading central heating or window frames. A well-planned house renovation project can also save money on energy usage in the long term.
Q: Is renovating a house in the UK worth it?
A: Renovating a house can be a cost-effective way to create your dream home without the hassle of moving. It allows you to improve your existing building, restore period features, or add natural light and modern functionality to outdated spaces.
Q: Is it worth buying a house to renovate it?
A: Buying a house to renovate can be a great investment, especially if the property has potential for upgrades like a loft conversion, garage conversion, or outdoor space improvements. Before starting, we recommend a building survey or report to identify any hidden costs or structural work needed.
Q: Do you offer payment plans on home renovations?
A: Yes, we understand that house renovation costs can add up. That’s why we offer flexible payment options to suit your overall budget, ensuring you can focus on transforming your property stress-free.