Camber & MortarFull House Renovation & Internal Remodelling
For period terraced houses and detached homes in need of comprehensive refurbishment. We take stripped-back shells, level sagged joists, run acoustic and thermal insulation, board out walls, fit skirting boards, and rehang custom doors. We manage the timber, dust, and structural trades directly on site from start to finish.
What is included
- ✓Sistering joists to correct floor sagging and bounce
- ✓Insulation with mineral wool or wood fibre boards for thermal comfort
- ✓Plasterboarding, moisture boards in wet areas, and backing coats
- ✓Bespoke skirting, architrave, and picture rails run to match originals
- ✓Door linings squared and solid panel timber doors hung
- ✓Daily site sweeps and tidy storage of building materials
Book an Initial Consultation
We will review your project notes and contact you to arrange a site survey.
Questions about this service
Can we live in the house while the renovation takes place?
For extensive renovations involving joist work or multi-room plastering, we recommend vacating or zoning off rooms phase by phase.
How do you handle unexpected rot or old pipework uncovered during strip-out?
We pause that section, show you the exposed timber directly, explain your repair options, and agree any price adjustment before proceeding.
Do you make custom mouldings to match our original plaster or wood?
Yes. We take timber cross-sections of original Victorian or Edwardian skirtings and run matching profiles through our workshop spindle moulder.
Our Workmanship Commitment
Every timber joint, door hang, and structural fixing is built to British building standards and agreed joinery specifications. If a door binds, a drawer sticks, or a joint moves within twelve months of completion, we return to ease and correct it without charge. Pricing & payment
How We Carry Out Your Project
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Strip out and timber appraisal
We clear damaged plaster, inspect structural joists for damp or beetle damage, and sister new treated timber where required.
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First fix carpentry and insulation
We build internal partition walls, frame pipe boxing, level floors with furring strips, and insert acoustic insulation batts.
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Drylining and plaster bonding
We fix plasterboard with staggered joints, tape edges, and apply plaster skim coats to true, flat planes.
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Second fix joinery and ironmongery
We fit tall timber skirtings, mitre door architraves, hang solid four-panel doors, and install mortice latches.
Why Work With Camber & Mortar
Joined-up trade management
Because we run the site timberwork ourselves, second fix elements like architraves and skirtings line up cleanly without gaps.
Straight walls and plumb door openings
We shim and straighten studs before boarding, meaning your doors close with a satisfying click and cabinets sit flat.
Sensible, honest pace of work
We set a clear sequence of work and keep your site clean and organised from the initial strip-out to final timber oiling.
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Words from Local Homeowners
The lime plaster in our dining room feels silky to the touch and has kept the damp air away entirely. Their carpenters scribed the oak bookcases directly to our leaning Victorian walls with pinpoint accuracy.
Alistair B., Richmond, London, GBJulian and his crew arrived at eight every morning without fail. They isolated the kitchen dust completely, and we settled the milestones via bank transfer only when each section passed inspection.
Helena W., St Albans, GBSolid timber flooring laid across the ground floor with zero squeaks even after seasonal temperature shifts. Any minor snagging note was corrected within three days of our walk-through.
Marcus T., Dulwich, London, GBReady to Discuss Your Home Project?
Tell us about your property, whether you need bespoke cabinetry, floor laying, or structural work. We will review your details and call you back within 24 hours.