House extensions: everything you need to avoid As we have seen on our sojourn through the house extensions 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...
This short article explains the difference between a quote and an estimate. It comes straight from a builder and was written in response to a lot of misleading information floating about within online forums and from Solicitors writing on behalf of the trade industry....
Here’s how to get a loft conversion if you happen to live within a conservation area: a homeowners mini-guide What is a conservation area? Within every local authority borough there will geographic pockets of varying sizes (perhaps a cluster of streets, or just one...
If you’re thinking about carrying out a loft conversion or extension, then this article by our partners at 1996 Party Wall is a MUST READ… So what if I don’t serve a party wall notice? This is a question that as Party Wall Surveyors we are often asked and we hear the...
We are currently seeing a massive surge in interest from Londoners living in flats and maisonettes, who are desperate to convert their loft space the gain that precious extra bedroom, and at the same time increase the value of their property. Loft conversions in flats...