Building works in London: what Hausio does and how project quotes work.

Hausio provides building works across Greater London, including tiling, wallpapering, selected groundworks and foundation-related work, exterior repairs, glazing and interior finishing. There is no single honest hourly price for this mix of work. Each job is reviewed and quoted separately so the customer can see the agreed scope before work begins.

This guide explains which jobs fit the service, what information produces an accurate quotation and when drawings, permissions or a specialist are likely to be needed.

What building work can Hausio arrange?

The service covers practical improvements and repairs inside and outside London homes. Typical enquiries fall into five groups:

• Tiling: kitchen splashbacks, bathroom walls and floors, replacement tiles, grout renewal, silicone and finishing.
• Wallpaper and interior finishes: wallpaper removal and hanging, lining paper, feature walls and preparation before decorating.
• Groundworks and foundations: excavation, concrete bases, pads, drainage preparation and foundation-related work completed to an agreed specification.
• Exterior work: brickwork repairs, pointing, rendering, steps, paths, small masonry jobs and surface preparation.
• Glazing: measuring, replacing and fitting glass for windows, doors and internal panels, including safety glass where the specification requires it.

Customers can combine related jobs in one request. For example, a bathroom project may include substrate preparation, tiling, silicone and the fitting of bathroom furniture. The quotation separates the stages so both sides know what is included.

Why building work is priced by project

Two rooms with the same floor area can require very different amounts of work. Existing surfaces may need repair, tiles may need complex cuts, upper-floor access may require extra protection, and exterior jobs depend on weather and access. A fixed headline rate would hide those differences.

Hausio builds the quote from the labour, preparation, materials, access, waste and required finish. If opening up the area could reveal hidden damage, that risk is identified before the job starts. Any change to the agreed scope is discussed and priced before extra work proceeds.

What to send for an accurate building quote

A useful first message should include the postcode, clear photographs of the whole area and close-ups, approximate measurements, the result you want and any preferred materials. Add plans or a specification if you already have them. For glazing, include the visible glass dimensions and photographs of the frame; final measurements may still need to be taken on site.

Access matters in London. Mention the floor level, lift, parking restrictions, side or garden access and whether materials must pass through a finished part of the home. This helps the team plan protection, deliveries and waste removal.

Tiling and wallpaper: preparation decides the finish

Good tiling begins below the tile. The surface must be stable, reasonably level and suitable for the chosen adhesive and finish. Wallpaper also depends on preparation: loose material, uneven joints and moisture problems should be addressed before the final covering goes on. Photographs help with an initial estimate, while the condition of the substrate is confirmed before installation.

Foundations, exterior work and glazing

Foundation-related work must follow the relevant design and site requirements. Where structural input, Building Control or other approval applies, the necessary information must be in place before construction begins. Hausio can review the practical scope, but an informal site conversation does not replace an engineer's design or a required approval.

Exterior work is quoted with access, weather exposure and compatible materials in mind. Glazing is assessed for the correct glass type, location and fitting method. Work that requires certification or a specialist route is assigned accordingly and identified in the quote.

How the Hausio process works

1. Send the project: share photos, measurements, postcode, timing and plans if available.
2. Scope review: Hausio checks access, materials, preparation and whether a survey or specialist input is needed.
3. Written quotation: you receive the proposed work, price and stated exclusions before agreeing a start date.
4. Delivery and handover: the work follows the agreed sequence and the finished area is reviewed with you.

Get a quote for building works in London

See the full list of services and the information needed for a quotation on the Hausio building works page. Sending good photos and measurements at the start is the fastest way to receive a useful answer.