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Loft Conversion Nursery: Create the Space Your Growing Family Needs
A loft conversion nursery can give a growing family the extra bedroom it needs without moving house. But the best answer isn't always putting the baby in the loft. Often the smarter move is to create a new parents' bedroom and en-suite upstairs, so an existing bedroom...
Loft Conversion Mistakes: 13 Costly Errors and How to Avoid Them
The short answer: the most expensive loft conversion mistakes happen before any building starts. Choosing the wrong builder, accepting the cheapest quote and getting planning or party wall rules wrong cause more problems than anything else. After that, the biggest...
Living with Elderly Parents: Tips, and How a Loft Conversion Makes Room for Everyone
The short answer: The short answer: living with elderly parents works best when you get three things right. Agree the ground rules early (money, chores, visitors and care). Give every generation a space of its own, ideally with its own bathroom. And plan the house for...
Do You Need Planning Permission for a Loft Conversion? (2026 Guide)
Most loft conversions on houses don't need loft conversion planning permission. Rear dormers, hip-to-gable conversions and rooflight lofts usually fall under Permitted Development, as long as they stay within size and design limits. You will normally need full...
City Lofts London Awarded Best of Houzz 2023
City Lofts London Awarded Best of Houzz 2023 The annual people’s choice award recognises professionals among the Houzz community who stand out in both talent and customer service [London, UK], 15 February, 2023 – City Lofts London has won a “Best of Houzz” award for...
6 steps to complete your house renovation on a high
You're ready to complete your house renovation when your builder has returned to site at the close of the agreed defects liability period to address any lingering issues, before collecting the retention payment, and that’s that – project finished. During the...
Common construction disputes that can arise on a building project
With the best house extension process and the best practices followed, you will have naturally reduced the risk of a home improvement disaster. However, no plan is completely foolproof and incidents can still occur, so let’s consider some of the common construction...
House extension mistakes to avoid before the build starts
The most expensive house extension mistakes happen before a single brick is laid: an unclear brief, a budget with no contingency, or skipped planning and party wall checks. Once work starts, most problems come from how homeowners and builders work together. We have...
How to interact with your builder effectively
Working with a builder can be difficult. Creating an environment of clear and simple communication between you, your design team and your build team is extremely important throughout the house extension process. Here are five best practices of how to interact with...
How much does a loft conversion cost?
How much does a loft conversion cost? This question has to be in the top five most commonly asked questions that folk ask when first considering getting a loft conversion. Moreover the answer to this question is the most commonly wrongly answered. So how much does a...
Fibreglass vs Rubberoid Roof: Which Is Best for a Flat Roof?
In the fibreglass vs rubberoid roof debate, both fibreglass (GRP) and rubber (EPDM) are excellent long-life choices for a flat roof, and both far outlast old-style felt. Fibreglass is tougher and better if the roof will be walked on. Rubber is quieter, quicker to lay...
Tolerance and contingency in construction
What do we mean by tolerance and contingency in construction and what does it mean for homeowners? Tolerance and contingency in construction are similar but different concepts. As a homeowner undertaking a house extension, it is handy to know what they are, why they...
