Home renovation do’s and don’ts for 2020
With 2019 coming to an end and the start of a new decade, it only seems right to reflect back and see what’s worked and what’s not in the world of home renovation and refurbishment. We’ve worked on several projects over the years and we’ve learned a few things that could help make the home renovation […]
Recognise these? 5 Common Side Effects of Doing a Renovation
We love some of the articles in Houzz…they’re interesting, practical and relatable, like this one on the ‘side effects’ of a home renovation project. “Living through major building works isn’t easy. Even if you’ve planned every last detail, the reality of having builders and decorators in your home for months on end can drive anyone slightly mad. […]
6 things you didn’t know about Home Extensions in London
We’ve talked extensively in our blogs on home extensions in London, whether it’s calculating extension costs, planning permission, permitted development, party wall, side extensions and rear extensions. It’s all there in our blog pages. We thought we’d share some pearls of wisdom, through our years of experience in the building industry, on the little things not usually discussed, but are ‘need to knows.’ Here goes: 1. Timing: […]
Will a rear extension add value to my home?
Building a rear extension to a property in London will not only create a space you’ve always dreamed of, perhaps a kitchen/diner, a living room, a home office or even a games room, but will also add value to your home. According to Homes & Property, a house extension in London with a medium-sized extension of 25 square metres is currently estimated to add an […]
How to avoid dead front room syndrome when extending?
This useful article in Houzz shares some creative suggestions on how to make best use of that front room when you build an extension at the back of the house. You don’t want it to become a dumpyard do you? If you’d like some guidance on your home improvement project, give us a call on 02081917595. Or better still, book a FREE consultation with us and we’ll visit […]
What is a side return extension?
If you are thinking of building a house extension in London, and don’t want to compromise your rear garden space, why not consider an extension to the side of your house? This is known as a side return extension and most common in Victorian terrace houses where the original building leaves a strip of land on the side of the house […]