Johnstone Joinery & Building provides a full range of building services across Edinburgh, including flat renovations & full refurbishments, house extensions, kitchen extensions, loft & attic conversions, garage conversions, structural alterations & wall removals, bathroom renovations, and joinery & bespoke carpentry. We also manage electrical, plumbing & heating coordination as part of larger renovation projects.

A flat renovation can include anything from updating a bathroom or kitchen to a full strip-out and reconfiguration. In Edinburgh (especially tenements), refurbishments commonly involve plastering, flooring, joinery, rewiring, plumbing upgrades, heating changes, and sometimes layout changes with structural work. If you’re planning a full project, start here: Flat Renovations & Full Refurbishments.

Some works do, some don’t - but many common renovation changes in Edinburgh can trigger warrant requirements, especially structural alterations and wall removals, extensions, and certain conversions. If your project involves load-bearing changes or major alterations, we’ll advise early and help you plan the right route (including coordinating structural engineer input where required). You can read our full guide on Edinburgh Building Warrants here.

Yes. We carry out house extensions and kitchen extensions across Edinburgh, from early-stage feasibility through to the finished build. If you’re comparing options, kitchen extensions are often a great way to add space and value while improving flow and natural light.

Yes, open-plan alterations are one of the most common requests we handle in Edinburgh flats and houses. If a wall is load-bearing, you’ll typically need structural calculations and the correct approvals before work begins. We manage the build side safely and to a high finish. See: Structural Alterations & Wall Removals.

Yes. For larger refurbishments we coordinate trusted trades so the project runs efficiently and stays compliant. This includes electrical, plumbing & heating coordination alongside joinery, building works, and finishing. It’s one point of contact, with clearer scheduling and less stress for you.

Start by getting in touch with a short description of the work (and any photos/plans if you have them). We’ll arrange a site visit where needed, then provide a clear written quotation. For the quickest route to pricing and availability, use the contact page: Contact Johnstone Joinery & Building. If you’re still comparing options, you can also read the main hub page here: Builders in Edinburgh.

Timelines depend on scope, approvals, and what’s uncovered once work starts (common in older Edinburgh properties). As a guide: bathrooms are often completed within a few weeks (depending on specification), while full refurbishments can run several weeks to a few months. Structural changes and approvals can extend the programme — especially for full flat refurbishments and extensions.