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Renovation Cost Assessment
Gloucestershire.

Buying a property in Gloucestershire that needs work? Get an independent renovation cost check before you make an offer — from a Cotswolds-based construction professional who knows local trade rates.

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Local Knowledge

Not generic costs.
Real local pricing.

Gloucestershire is NOROS Assessments' home county. Ruben Noronha is based in Bourton-on-the-Water and has assessed properties across the Cotswolds, the Severn Vale, the Forest of Dean and the Stroud valleys — from Cotswold stone farmhouses to Victorian terraces in Cheltenham and postwar semis in Gloucester.

A NOROS assessment is not a calculator — it is an independent opinion from a construction professional who understands what properties in this area actually cost to renovate, based on what local contractors actually charge.

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Written by Ruben Noronha Founder, NOROS Assessments — 15+ years construction experience across domestic repair, refurbishment, estimating and project management. Based in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.
Why Gloucestershire is Different
  • Cotswold stone properties require lime mortar and specialist trade knowledge — standard builder rates do not apply here.
  • Many properties in Cirencester, Stow, Bourton and surrounding villages are Grade II listed — renovation costs can be 25–40% higher than equivalent unlisted properties.
  • Labour rates in the Cheltenham and Cotswolds AONB are among the highest in the South West — estimates based on national averages will consistently undershoot.
  • Subsidence risk is elevated in parts of Cheltenham and the Severn Vale due to clay soils — older properties should always be assessed for signs before offering.
  • Period farmhouses and barn conversions across the county frequently have asbestos-cement roof coverings, lead plumbing and no DPC — these are not visible from a listing.
Coverage

Areas covered in
Gloucestershire.

Site visits are available across Gloucestershire. Desktop reviews are available UK-wide — if your property is outside our site visit area, a desktop review can still give you a reliable renovation cost estimate within 24 hours.

Cheltenham Cirencester Stroud Gloucester Tewkesbury Bourton-on-the-Water Stow-on-the-Wold Moreton-in-Marsh Chipping Campden Northleach Tetbury Fairford Winchcombe Nailsworth Painswick Dursley Lydney Coleford
Pricing

Clear pricing.
No surprises.

Three levels of assessment depending on where you are in the buying process. All delivered as PDF reports to a named client.

Early Stage

Desktop Review

£99
Photos & listing only — no site visit required

Renovation cost estimate from the listing, photos and floor plan. Ideal before viewing, offering or bidding at auction. Delivered within 24 hours.

Pre-Offer

Site Visit Assessment

£250
In-person visit — room-by-room PDF report

Full in-person assessment with a room-by-room cost breakdown covering structure, M&E, finishes and external works. Delivered within 48 hours of the visit.

Investor / Developer

Detailed Cost Plan

£400
Contractor-ready cost plan by trade

Materials and labour costed separately by trade. Suitable for taking directly to tender. The most detailed level of pre-purchase cost intelligence available.

Why NOROS
£99
Desktop Review — property assessed from listing, photos and floor plan within 24 hours
£250
Site Visit Assessment — in-person visit, room-by-room PDF report within 48 hours
15+
Years of hands-on construction experience across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
Common Questions

Questions about Gloucestershire
assessments.

Do you cover all of Gloucestershire?
Yes — site visits cover the whole county including Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Stroud, Tewkesbury, the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean. Desktop reviews are available UK-wide.
Can you assess Cotswold stone properties?
Yes. Stone properties, thatched cottages and Cotswold farmhouses are some of the most common property types we assess. Ruben has direct construction experience with traditional lime mortar, stone repair and period property refurbishment across the region.
Do you cover listed buildings in Gloucestershire?
Yes. Listed building assessments are available. These are priced on enquiry as the scope is more complex — contact us with the property details.
How quickly can you turn around a desktop review?
Desktop reviews are typically delivered within 24 hours of receiving the listing details, photos and floor plan. Site visit reports are delivered within 48 hours of the visit.
What if I don’t buy the property?
The assessment cost is fixed regardless of outcome. Many buyers use the report to decide not to proceed — which is exactly what it’s designed to help with.
Get Started

Know what it will cost
before you commit.

Desktop Review £99 · Site Visit £250 · Detailed Cost Plan £400

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