Renovations & Refurbishments
Renovating and refurbishing existing buildings across the Isle of Man, improving condition, performance and long-term value for homeowners, landlords, developers and public bodies.
Why choose us for refurbishment?
Improving, upgrading or extending the life of existing buildings, across every sector.
Full transformation
+ VAT: Ballamillighyn Cottage renovation and extension, with in-situ structural strengthening and underfloor heating integrated with oil and solar thermal systems
On programme
weeks for the Duxbury House garage conversion and full internal refurbishment, delivered to a fixed programme with high-end finishes throughout
Heritage kept
of the Swiss Chalet's original roof tiles salvaged and reinstated after fire damage, keeping an island landmark's character intact
Our process
Initial discussion and site visit
We start at the building. Understanding its condition and your objectives in person beats any conversation in the abstract.
Condition assessment and scope
We assess the existing structure, identify likely risks like hidden defects and sequencing, and shape an honest scope and budget.
Pre-start planning and procurement
Sequencing, access and occupied-area protection planned properly, with long-lead items like windows and doors ordered early to avoid programme drag.
Live refurbishment and issue management
Active programme oversight with regular commercial reviews. When the building reveals something unexpected, we manage it openly with you, not around you.
Completion, snagging and handover
Works completed, snagging closed, documentation finalised. On grant-supported works we provide what's needed for successful sign-off.
Who Our Refurbishment Service Is For
Improving, upgrading or extending the life of existing buildings, across every sector.
For homeowners
Site assessment
For homeowners
Modernising, upgrading or transforming your property, often while you're living in it, with dust, access and disruption planned around daily life.
For landlords and developers
Design phase
For landlords and developers
Improving rental and investment stock or refurbishing acquisitions for resale, with realistic budgets set by proper condition assessment.
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For public sector and commercial clients
Material sourcing
For public sector and commercial clients
Housing refurbishments, accessibility upgrades and premises modernisation, sequenced around the building's operational rhythm.
Delivering refurbishments on the Isle of Man
Older Manx buildings hold surprises, and island logistics shape how upgrade works get sequenced. We deliver this work regularly, with experience of Isle of Man grant and upgrade schemes, Construction Isle of Man accreditation and Biosphere membership.
Traditional building stock
Manx cottages and older properties, where irregular fabric and hidden defects are the norm, not the exception.
Grant frameworks
Experience delivering works aligned to Isle of Man energy and property improvement schemes, with the documentation to support sign-off.
Energy performance
Envelope upgrades, insulation systems and renewable heating retrofits suited to the island's climate and housing stock.
Material lead times
Windows, doors and specialist materials procured early around off-island shipping realities.
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Featured projects
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about this services. Please contact the team directly with further enquiries.
Everything from full refurbishments through to targeted upgrade works — roofing, windows, doors, insulation systems, internal modernisation and renewable heating retrofits. Scope can be standalone improvement packages or full property transformations.
Yes. Many refurbishment projects take place in occupied properties or live environments. We plan carefully around safety, access, cleanliness and disruption — and on public sector or commercial refurbs we sequence high-impact activities around the building's operational rhythm.
Yes. We regularly deliver upgrade works aimed at improving the performance of existing buildings, including insulation, envelope improvements and renewable heating measures where appropriate.
Yes. Some projects can align with Isle of Man grant schemes or support frameworks for energy performance or property improvements. We have experience delivering successful projects where these grants have helped support the works, and we can help clients understand what is likely to be available.
Usually the unknown condition of the existing building. That is why early assessment, realistic budgeting and clear communication during the works matter so much — and why we treat the assessment phase as part of the job, not a formality.
Your team
New Earth's strength comes from builders who understand that infrastructure demands respect and skill.
With over 15 years of experience in the Isle of Man construction industry, Sam has built a strong reputation for his expertise and leadership. After successfully growing a building company, he has transitioned New Earth Construction Ltd to focus on delivering its own high-quality developments while also undertaking projects across the private and public sectors.
