Wantage, OxfordshireMon–Sun 9am – 7pmredfoxdevelops@gmail.com 07576 594907 KitchensBathroomsOther Services - Full property refurbishments - HMO renovations - HMO conversions - Short-let property design - Short-let setup & furnishing - Interior design - Furniture packages - Renovation project management AboutGalleryContactFree Site Visit - Home - Service areas - Kennington renovations Service Areas # Property renovation andrefurbishment in Kennington, Oxford access, village stock Kennington gives you Oxford demand with larger plots and easier logistics. We renovate here as one managed programme, with compliance and sequencing handled so the property lets on schedule. Request Your Free Site Visit07576 594907 Free site visit in Kennington, compliance handled directly, and a 6-month workmanship guarantee on completed works. In Kennington ## Renovating in Kennington Kennington sits directly on Oxford's southern edge, between the ring road and the Thames, but falls under the Vale of White Horse rather than the city. That combination, city rental demand, district-level regulation, village-scale plots, is exactly why investors look here, and it changes how a project should be scoped. The housing is largely mid-twentieth century: 1930s to 1970s semi-detached and detached houses along Kennington Road, Upper Road, Sandford Lane and the roads off them, with some later infill and a smaller number of older cottages. Compared with an Oxford terrace these houses are roomy, usually have off-street parking and side access, and often have loft space worth using. That makes them straightforward to reconfigure and easy to run a build on. Tenants are typically professionals and families working in Oxford who want a garden, parking and a short commute: the Kennington to city-centre run and the ring road put most of Oxford within easy reach. Professional shared houses work well here, but the finish needs to read as a home rather than as budget student accommodation. We are around 25 minutes away in Wantage, and Kennington is on our regular route into Oxford, so site visits are quick to arrange. The briefs we see most are full refurbishments of dated family houses, extensions and loft reconfigurations, kitchen and bathroom replacements, and conversions to compliant professional shared accommodation. ### Kennington at a glance Coverage Kennington, plus neighbouring Sandford-on-Thames, Radley, Littlemore and the southern edge of Oxford. Travel from base Around 25 minutes from Wantage, on our regular route into Oxford. Property types we know 1930s–1970s semis and detached houses with generous plots, side access and usable loft space, plus later infill. Most common briefs Full refurbishments, layout reconfigurations, kitchen and bathroom replacements and professional HMO conversions. Vale of White Horse District Council Kennington is around 25 minutes from our Wantage base. Call us on 07576 594907, Mon–Sun 9am – 7pm. Services ## Renovation services available in Kennington Every service below is delivered in Kennington and across Oxfordshire by the same team, under one point of contact. ### Full property refurbishments in Kennington Whole-house programmes on dated Kennington family housing, where reconfiguration usually adds more value than redecoration. Read more ### HMO conversions in Kennington Roomy mid-century houses converted into compliant professional shared accommodation, with licensing and building control handled. Read more ### HMO renovations in Kennington Existing shared houses brought back up to standard, including fire regulations and Vale of White Horse licensing requirements. Read more ### Kitchen renovations in Kennington Kitchens opened up into the rear of the house: the single most effective change in most Kennington layouts. Read more ### Bathroom renovations in Kennington Family bathrooms rebuilt and en-suites added, with waterproofing and ventilation detailed for houses that were built without either. Read more ### Interior design in Kennington A scheme fixed before work starts, so the finish suits professional tenants rather than being improvised mid-build. Read more ### Short-let property design in Kennington Interiors aimed at visitors who want parking and quick access into Oxford without paying central rates. Read more ### Short-let setup & furnishing in Kennington Styling and furnishing to a photo-ready standard, available as two package tiers at additional cost. Read more ### Furniture packages in Kennington Sourced, delivered and installed furniture so the property is occupied as soon as the works are signed off. Read more ### Renovation project management in Kennington Full management of trades, budget, sequence and compliance for owners who do not want to run a Kennington build themselves. Read more Why Us ## Why Kennington owners work with us Kennington projects usually involve structural change, opening up ground floors, adding en-suites, using loft space, and those are the projects where sequencing decides the cost. We book established independent subcontractors against a written programme rather than calling trades in as we go. we run the project from the free site visit to the final inspection, backed by a four-person team and fully qualified independent tradespeople on specialist work. Free site visit in Kennington No charge for the first visit and consultation, with an honest read on the property. Compliance handled directly HMO licensing, fire regulations and building control managed as part of the works. 6-month workmanship guarantee Completed works typically carry a 6-month workmanship guarantee, varying by element of work. Established trades Independent subcontractors used over several years; specialist work by fully qualified tradespeople. One point of contact Call us on 07576 594907, Mon–Sun 9am – 7pm, for the whole project. Indicative payment structure Typically 25% deposit, 50% at halfway and 25% on final visual inspection. Local Conditions ## What Kennington property throws up A village hemmed in by the Thames, the ring road and the railway has a specific set of constraints, and the mid-century stock has its own. Ask us about your Kennington property 01Low-lying ground near the Thames+Kennington sits close to the river and the Hinksey meadows, and lower plots carry groundwater and surface-water risk. Damp sub-floors, poor ventilation and drainage that struggles in heavy rain need checking before floors and finishes are specified. 02Mid-century construction detail+1930s–1970s houses here typically have degraded cavity insulation, undersized consumer units, original waste pipework and cold rear additions. Services and fabric usually take more of the budget than the fittings. 03Layouts that waste the plot+Small separate kitchens and unused dining rooms are standard. These houses have the floor area and the garden depth to work far harder, but only with structural change rather than cosmetic work. 04District rules, city demand+The property lets to an Oxford market but is regulated by the Vale of White Horse. Scoping a conversion on Oxford City assumptions wastes design time and can produce the wrong layout. 05Access around the ring road and Sandford Lane+Deliveries and waste have to work around ring-road traffic and narrow village roads. Straightforward when it is programmed, disruptive when it is not. Our Process ## The same six-step process on every project, wherever the property is 01 ### Free site visit we walk the property with you at no charge, reads the condition honestly and tells you what the building will realistically take. 02 ### Scope and specification The works are written down room by room, with the finish and the compliance requirements fixed before pricing rather than decided on site under pressure. 03 ### Costed programme You get a scope-matched price and a sequence. A typical payment structure is 25% deposit, 50% at the halfway point and 25% on the final visual inspection. 04 ### Trades booked in sequence Independent subcontractors we have worked with for years are booked against the programme, so trades follow each other instead of colliding on site. 05 ### Build and compliance Works run under one point of contact, with HMO licensing, fire regulations and building control handled directly rather than left with you to chase. 06 ### Final inspection and guarantee We walk the finished property with you, close out the snags and hand over. Completed works typically carry a 6-month workmanship guarantee. FAQs ## Renovating in Kennington; your questions answered Do you serve Kennington?+Yes. We cover Kennington and the surrounding area including Sandford-on-Thames, Radley and Littlemore, alongside the rest of Oxfordshire. How fast can you reach Kennington?+We are around 25 minutes away in Wantage and pass through on our route into Oxford, so first site visits are usually arranged within a few days. What does a refurbishment cost in Kennington?+It depends on condition and how much of the layout changes. We price from a free site visit against a written scope, so the number reflects the actual work rather than an average. Is the first visit free?+Yes. The initial site visit and consultation are free, with no obligation. Do you handle HMO licensing in Kennington?+Yes, directly. Licensing, fire regulations and building control are handled as part of the works under Vale of White Horse requirements. Can you add an extension or convert the loft?+Yes. Kennington plots often suit that kind of work, and we manage the design, building control and trades as one programme. Do you offer emergency work in Kennington?+No. We run planned renovation programmes rather than emergency call-outs, but the phone is answered Mon–Sun 9am – 7pm. Is the work guaranteed?+Completed works typically carry a 6-month workmanship guarantee, varying by the element of work involved. How are payments structured?+Typically 25% deposit, 50% at the halfway point and 25% on the final visual inspection, adjusted for project scale. Which nearby areas do you cover?+Oxford, Abingdon, Botley, Didcot and the rest of the county, including Headington, Kidlington, Witney and Banbury. Before & after ## Renovations we have delivered near Kennington Drag each slider to see the property before we started and the finished result. BeforeAfter ### Loft bedroom Empty loft room dressed as a hotel-standard double bedroom with carpet and joinery. BeforeAfter ### Kitchen refit Stripped-out kitchen replaced with a full shaker layout and parquet flooring. BeforeAfter ### Galley kitchen rebuild Gutted galley kitchen rebuilt with modern grey units and tiled flooring. Nearby ## Areas we cover near Kennington ### Oxford Oxford City Council View area ### Abingdon Vale of White Horse District Council View area ### Botley Vale of White Horse District Council View area ### Didcot South Oxfordshire District Council View area Also see Redfox Kitchens and Bathrooms Oxford, Oxfordshire renovation specialists, all renovation services, every area we cover or get in touch. Next Step ## Book a free site visiton your Kennington property Send the address and what you want the property to do. we will walk it with you and come back with a written scope and a sequenced programme. 07576 594907Mon–Sun, 9am – 7pm Free site visit in Kennington · 6-month workmanship guarantee · Compliance handled directly Kitchen and bathroom renovation specialists in Oxford, with wider refurbishment, short-let and HMO work across Oxfordshire. Design, build and finishing under one point of contact. ### Services - Kitchen renovations - Bathroom renovations - Full property refurbishments - HMO renovations - HMO conversions - Short-let property design ### Service Areas - Oxford renovations - Botley renovations - Headington renovations - Abingdon renovations - Didcot renovations - Kennington renovations - Kidlington renovations - Banbury renovations - Witney renovations ### Contact - Redfox Kitchens and Bathrooms Oxford - Upper Circourt Cottage, DenchworthOxfordshire OX12 0EB - 07576 594907 - redfoxdevelops@gmail.com - Mon–Sun, 9am – 7pm © 2026 Redfox Kitchens and Bathrooms Oxford. All rights reserved. About RedfoxRenovation servicesAreas we coverRecent projectsClient reviewsGet a renovation quotePrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions Call NowFree Site Visit