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Planning permission, Building Regulations, conversions and extensions, explained the way we'd explain them at your kitchen table.

8 September 2026 · Client Info

Planning a building project, start to finish

You know roughly what you want to do to the house. What you don't know is what happens first, who you're actually supposed to ring, and how long the whole thing takes before anybody turns up and starts building.

19 April 2017 · Client Info

Award winners

When we received our notification that we had been made award winners for Best of Houzz 2017, we were naturally delighted.

30 August 2016 · Client Info

Coal mining risk assessments

When considering your planning application, something to bear in mind is whether you need a coal mining risk assessment.

16 February 2016 · Client Info

Common mistakes a client can make before a builder starts work

So, you have had some design drawings done and you absolutely love them. You have had Planning Permission granted and Building Regulation drawings have been prepared. And you have got a builder lined up to make a start on making your dreams of a better home come true.

11 August 2015 · Client Info

Tips for employing a builder for your project

Once you have the plans for your project set, it is time to find a builder to carry out the work for you. This can be hard work with so many of them in the marketplace with differing levels of skill, experience and qualifications.

2 April 2015 · Client Info

Do you know the age of your house?

It can be fascinating to find out the history behind your home. Many houses have been altered since they were originally built and few retain their original features.

18 November 2014 · Client Info

How to tell if your house is Victorian or Georgian

Maybe you want to know more about the history and past of your home, or about the street or area in which you live? Knowing which period it was built in is a great place to start.

25 June 2014 · Client Info

Add space and value to your property

Having an extension built on your property is a great way to make your home bigger and better, and if you do it right, it can also add value and appeal to your home when it is time to sell.

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