We refresh and polish your property before it goes to market - so it sells faster, and for more. One fixed fee. No surprises.
What we do
Every home has more to offer. We turn “lived in” into “ready to love.”
When a property goes through probate, a divorce, or a quick sale, the owner wants the same thing: sell it fast, clean, and without hassle. No full renovation, no managing trades. But tired homes - scruffy gardens, dated décor, dirty render - get discounted heavily, or buyers walk away.
We fix that, quickly and affordably, on a fixed fee. We refine what's already there, remove what distracts, and highlight what matters - because a well-prepared home doesn't just show better, it performs better.
Upsell your home.
Most tradespeople just do what they're told. We think like sellers - about what adds value before a viewing, and what doesn't.
One agreed fee before we lift a tool - never a day rate, never an open-ended estimate.
We manage the whole refresh. One point of contact instead of juggling separate trades.
We know what buyers respond to and what lifts a sale price - every choice is intentional.
Days to weeks on a fixed scope and timeline - not months of scheduling and waiting.
Every quote is built from these. We only recommend what genuinely earns its place - no unnecessary work.
We visit, listen and assess - then deliver a prioritised proposal within 48 hours. No hard sell, no number on the day. Included in every job.
Everything before the front door - garden, jet-washed paths and render, a freshly painted door, fencing and finishing touches that earn the click.
The high-impact work: fresh paint, new flooring, fixtures and lighting, skirting, doors and tidy repairs. Paint first, always - it's the most consistent return there is.
Decluttering, repositioning furniture and optimising flow so every room reads beautifully - in person and on camera, where most buyers look first.
LED lighting, draught-proofing, loft insulation and smart thermostats - quick wins that lift the EPC rating and the buyer pool with it.
Add-on · offered on every jobThat's exactly what the consultation is for. Tell us your situation and we'll point you at the changes that actually move the needle.
Book a consultationSelling is stressful enough. The refresh shouldn't be - clear timelines, one honest recommendation, no surprises.
We visit, listen and assess. No hard sell, no number on the day.
A tailored, fixed-fee proposal within 48 hours - with one honest recommendation.
Fixed fee, fixed timeline. We keep you informed the whole way through.
Your property hits the market polished, ready, and built to stand out.
Real Norwich properties, refreshed and ready to sell. Swipe through a few recent transformations - every one a fixed fee, finished on time.
One line on what it needed and the result - e.g. "Tired terrace kitchen, refreshed in 4 days."
One line on what it needed and the result.
One line on what it needed and the result.
Just getting started in Norwich. First projects are booking now - get in touch to be one of our showcase homes.
Every proposal lays out three fixed-fee options so the choice is yours. Buyer Ready is our recommendation for most sales - the sweet spot between cost and return.
The essential cosmetic wins. Gets the property listed and looking presentable, fast.
The full refresh, built for the best return. This is the one we recommend for most sales.
Our most thorough refresh - every cosmetic improvement worth making, so the property goes to market looking its absolute best.
Every option is a fixed fee, agreed in writing before we start. No day rates, no open-ended estimates - and if anything falls outside the agreed scope, we stop and check with you before going further. No surprises on the invoice.
Most handymen paint walls. We improve EPC ratings. Loft insulation, draught-proofing, LED lighting and smart heating are simple to fit - and can move a property up a band or two.
A better rating means a bigger buyer pool, better mortgage options, and a stronger sale price. We arrange the assessment, carry out the quick wins, and a fresh certificate confirms the result.
We work directly with homeowners who want it done properly - and alongside the agents and solicitors who handle property sales.
You know it needs work but haven't the time, skills or contacts. We turn up, sort it, and hand you back a home that's ready to sell.
A refreshed listing sells faster and for more - better boards, happier vendors, and a trusted partner you can offer at every valuation.
Fixed, itemised costs and a single dependable contact. We deal through you - maximising estate value with minimum risk and stress.
Essential Makeovers is founded and run by George - a tradesman with ten years' hands-on experience and a sharp eye for what makes a home sell. No call centre, no rotating cast of subcontractors. Just one skilled person who turns up, does excellent work, charges a fair fixed price, and makes the problem go away.
Do the work that sells the house. Skip the work that doesn't.
Tell us about the property and your timescale. We'll arrange a visit and come back with a clear, prioritised proposal within 48 hours - no obligation, no pressure.