Metropolitan Borough of Oldham · OL1 · OL2 · OL4 · OL8 · OL9
Builders & property renovations in Oldham
Oldham gives landlords some of the strongest yields in Greater Manchester, but the older stone terraces need work done properly — especially where damp, ventilation and structural openings are involved.
Renovation work in Oldham
The housing stock in Oldham is dominated by stone-built terraces and back-to-backs from the cotton era, plus interwar semis around Chadderton. That matters, because the right refurbishment specification for a stone terrace is not the right specification for a 1930s semi or a modern apartment. We survey first and price against what the building actually needs.
Solid stone walls change how a structural opening is designed. We calculate and detail every beam rather than reusing a standard spec.
We work across OL1, OL2, OL4, OL8, OL9 and the surrounding Metropolitan Borough of Oldham area, handling everything from single-room bathroom replacements to full property refurbishments between tenancies. All work is carried out by our own directly employed trades under one fixed-price contract, with a dated programme agreed before we start.
Services we provide in Oldham
Landlord Refurbishment in Oldham
From £12,000 · 3–8 weeks
Structural Work in Oldham
From £2,800 · 3–10 days
Chimney Breast Removal in Oldham
From £1,900 · 3–7 days
Kitchen Renovations in Oldham
From £6,500 · 2–3 weeks
Bathroom Renovations in Oldham
From £4,800 · 7–10 days
Open Plan Kitchens in Oldham
From £14,000 · 4–6 weeks
Why landlords in Oldham choose Let Refit
- Local knowledge of Metropolitan Borough of Oldham housing stock and Building Control requirements
- Fixed written quotes issued after a full survey — no drifting estimates
- Programmes planned around void periods and tenancy changeover dates
- Structural work engineer-designed, notified and certificated
- Rental-grade specifications chosen to survive multiple tenancies
- One contractor for structural, kitchen, bathroom and decorating works
FAQs
Renovations in Oldham — common questions
Do you cover Oldham?
Yes. Oldham sits about 7 miles from Manchester city centre, well inside our ten-mile working radius. We regularly work across the OL1, OL2, OL4, OL8, OL9 postcodes.
How much does a full property refurbishment cost in Oldham?
A cosmetic refresh on a two-bed in Oldham typically starts around £12,000, while a full refurbishment including rewire, boiler, kitchen, bathroom and decoration on a three-bed usually falls between £35,000 and £55,000. We survey and issue a fixed written quote rather than a ballpark.
Can you remove a load-bearing wall or chimney breast in Oldham?
Yes. Structural work in Oldham is designed by our chartered structural engineer, notified to the local Building Control team and certificated on completion. Chimney breast removals typically start at £1,900 and load-bearing wall removals at £2,800.
How quickly can you start work in Oldham?
Typical lead time is one to two weeks for single-room work such as a bathroom or kitchen, and two to four weeks for a full refurbishment. Tell us your target tenancy date and we will tell you honestly whether it is achievable.
Planning work on a property in Oldham?
Tell us about the property and the work you need. We survey, price properly, and give you a dated programme — no estimates that drift.