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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 end your building project on a high
You're ready to end your building project 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 closing-out...
Common 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 disputes that...
8 crazy mistakes to avoid during the build
As we have seen on our sojourn through the house extension process, the road-to-home improvement glory is littered with potholes, each of which could leave your renovation plans with a nasty, potentially journey-ending puncture. Forewarned is forearmed, so here are...
How to interact with your builder effectively
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 your builder that they will genuinely...
4 stages to closing out a building project
Understand the steps to closing out a building project The final stages of construction represent a potentially vulnerable point in the client–builder relationship, so it is critical to manage this period well. It is therefore important to know the steps involved in...
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...
How to snag your building project effectively
Snagging is an integral part of closing out any building project. You may already be familiar with the term, particularly if you have undergone some sort of building renovation in past. But to ensure your house extension finishes well, it is imperative that you know...
Turn a Leaky Roof into a Loft Conversion
There are many costs that are associated with owning a home and each month alone presents a whole range of bills that have to be paid. However, homes can cost more money, especially when things go wrong and that is specifically true for the roof of your home.
“Go to a specialist, because it’s what they do every day and there’s no disconnect between the design and the actual physical build”- Deepak, our Sales Manager
“A loft surveyor takes a design brief from the client and surveys the property internally and externally” – Deepak, City Lofts London Surveyor. Find out more about lofts conversion in London
We have been awarded best of houzz 2019, again!
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Need more space but can’t afford to move?
Every home has a loft but often the space is overlooked, with many believing that the only solution to dealing with the problem of a lack of space is to move to a new house. However, this is not the only option because a loft conversion can make a huge difference to the way in which you utilise the space in your home.