Home improvements are where craftsmanship is seen every single day. We design and install kitchens, bathrooms and wet rooms, and deliver the plastering, tiling, flooring, decoration and glazing that surround them.
Because every trade is ours, there is no waiting on a tiler or a decorator — the programme is continuous and the finish is consistent throughout the house.
Bespoke cabinetry, stone worktops, tanked wet rooms, mirror-flat plaster, precision tiling and slim-profile glazing, all installed by our own trades and finished to a level you would expect from a high-end hotel.
Design, layout planning and 3D visuals where required
Strip-out, waste removal and substrate preparation
Electrical and plumbing first and second fix
Cabinetry, worktops, sanitaryware and appliance installation
Plastering, tiling, flooring and decoration
Windows, doors, roof lanterns and final snagging
OUR PROCESS
How your project runs
01
Home visit
We measure, discuss how you use the room and set a realistic budget.
02
Design
Layout, materials, lighting and an itemised, fixed specification.
03
Order & schedule
Materials ordered and a dated programme issued before work starts.
04
Install
Strip-out, services, fitting, tiling and decoration in one continuous run.
05
Handover
Deep clean, demonstration of appliances, guarantees and aftercare.
WHY CHOOSE US
The LK Design Standard
Detailed Specification
Clear, itemized quotes with no hidden costs or surprises.
Customer Focus
Dedicated project manager for every build, start to finish.
Competitive Pricing
High-end quality finishes at unbeatable market rates.
Expert Craftsmanship
Skilled tradespeople with years of experience in Glasgow homes.
On Time Delivery
Efficient project management to meet agreed deadlines.
Full Accountability
We handle everything: design, planning, build, and sign-off.
Fully Accredited
Trustmark & FMB approved standards for safety and quality.
BEFORE & AFTER
Recent Home Improvements projects
A selection of completed work across Glasgow and the surrounding regions.
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CASE STUDIES
Recent Home Improvements case studies
Delivered scopes with location, indicative budget and time on site — Bearsden, Milngavie, Glasgow and Paisley.
Sandstone villa whole-house refurbishment
Location
Mosshead, Bearsden
Budget
GBP 90,000 – 150,000
Timescale
16–24 weeks
Full refurbishment retaining cornice and original joinery while upgrading services, insulation and layout.
Full rewire and replumb
Lime-compatible stone and plaster repairs
Kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and decoration
Result: Period character kept with modern comfort and running costs.
West End tenement flat refurbishment
Location
West End, Glasgow
Budget
GBP 55,000 – 85,000
Timescale
10–16 weeks
Flat refurbishment with restored cornice, overhauled sash-and-case windows and a new kitchen and bathroom.
Rewire and replumb with close access planning
Cornice and plaster restoration
Kitchen and bathroom installation
Result: Tired flat brought to a lettable, high-specification standard.
Kitchen and two bathroom renovation
Location
Milngavie, G62
Budget
GBP 25,000 – 45,000
Timescale
5–8 weeks
Kitchen and two bathrooms replaced with reconfigured layouts and upgraded ventilation.
Strip-out and layout changes
Tiling, plumbing and electrical works
Joinery and full decoration
Result: Three key rooms modernised in one continuous programme.
Budgets and timescales are indicative ranges for comparable scopes in Bearsden, Milngavie, Glasgow and Paisley — every project is priced from a site survey. See more work on the projects page.
OUR TESTIMONIAL
Trusted by Homeowners Across Glasgow
"LK Design Construction transformed our dusty attic into a stunning master bedroom. The team was punctual, polite, and the finish quality is hotel-standard. They handled all the council permits too, which was a huge relief."
Sarah Jenkins
Homeowner, Glasgw
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
Home Improvements questions
How long does a new kitchen or bathroom take?
A full kitchen installation typically takes 3 to 4 weeks and a bathroom or wet room 2 to 3 weeks, including tiling and decoration.
Can I supply my own units or tiles?
Yes. We are happy to install client-supplied materials and will advise on quantities and suitability before you order.
Will I be without water or cooking facilities?
We plan isolations so water and heating are off for hours, not days, and can set up a temporary kitchen point where needed.
Do you carry out home improvements in Bearsden?
Yes — Bearsden (G61) is our home area and where we complete most of our home improvements work. We can usually survey within a few days, and because we are minutes away we keep site logistics, deliveries and skip placement tidy on residential streets like Kessington, Westerton and Canniesburn Toll.
How much does home improvements cost in Bearsden and Glasgow?
Costs depend on size, structure and specification rather than postcode, so we price home improvements from a measured survey and issue a fixed, itemised written quotation with a stage payment schedule. Bearsden and Glasgow projects are quoted on the same rates — there is no travel premium inside Greater Glasgow.
Which towns do you cover for home improvements?
We deliver home improvements across Bearsden, Glasgow, Milngavie, Paisley, Newton Mearns, Bishopbriggs, Giffnock, Kirkintilloch, Clydebank, Renfrew, East Kilbride, Hamilton and the surrounding Greater Glasgow towns, working from our Bearsden base with Bearsden and Glasgow as our main coverage.
Do I need planning permission or a building warrant for home improvements in my area?
It depends on the property and the council. We deal with East Dunbartonshire, Glasgow City, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire, South Lanarkshire building standards and planning departments, check your address against conservation area and permitted-development rules at survey, and prepare and submit any planning application or building warrant needed.
Can you match traditional Scottish sandstone, slate and render on home improvements projects?
Yes. Housing stock across Bearsden, Milngavie and Glasgow's West End is mostly blonde or red sandstone, wet-dash render and natural slate, so we source matched materials and lime-compatible mortar rather than patching in cement or modern substitutes.
How quickly can you visit for a free home improvements quote?
In Bearsden and Milngavie we can normally survey within 2 to 3 working days, and within about a week across Glasgow, Paisley and the wider area. Surveys and quotations are free and carry no obligation.
FROM THE BLOG
Reading on Home Improvements
Costs, warrants, materials and timescales for work we deliver in Bearsden, Glasgow and Paisley.
A practical guide to planning a single or double storey extension on a Bearsden sandstone or 1930s villa — budgets, warrants and realistic build programmes.
We deliver home improvements across Bearsden, Glasgow and the surrounding towns. Choose your area for local housing-stock notes, recent projects, an indicative price guide and answers to local planning questions.
Tell us about your home improvements project and we will come out, measure up and send a clear, itemised quotation — with no obligation and no pressure.