home-improvement
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Choosing the Right Contractor for Your Home Project
If you are planning an extension, a new-build home, or a conversion, selecting the right contractor is a crucial step in ensuring a smooth and successful project. As your architectural designers, we provide a comprehensive service, ensuring that your project is designed with precision, has all necessary approvals in place, and is ready for construction.…
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Understanding Planning Permission and Building Regulations for Extensions and Orangeries in the UK
Expanding your home is a great way to enhance its space, functionality, and value. Many homeowners explore options like extensions and orangeries to create additional living areas. However, before proceeding with any project, it is crucial to understand whether planning permission is required and if the build must comply with UK Building Regulations. While our…
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Budgeting for an Extension, New Build, or Conversion: How Much Should You Set Aside?
When embarking on a home extension, new build, or conversion project, budgeting is one of the most critical aspects. Underestimating costs can lead to unfinished projects, while overestimating may unnecessarily delay your plans. In this guide, we’ll break down how to budget effectively for each type of project and how much contingency you should set…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Home Extension
Building a residential extension is an exciting yet complex process. To minimize disruption and maintain security, many homeowners prefer to knock through into the existing house as the final stage. This approach allows the main house to remain intact and habitable for as long as possible. Below is a structured, step-by-step breakdown of the construction…
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Understanding CDM Regulations for Homeowners: How It Affects New Builds, Extensions, and Conversions
If you’re planning to build a new house, extend your home, or convert a building into a dwelling, you need to understand how the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM Regulations) affect your project. These regulations are designed to ensure health, safety, and welfare during construction work and apply to all construction projects in…
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Understanding the BSA for Homeowners: New Builds, Conversions & Extensions
The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) is one of the most significant legislative reforms in UK construction in recent years. While much of the focus has been on high-rise residential buildings, the Act also introduces fundamental changes that affect homeowners looking to build a new house, extend their property, or undertake a conversion. If you’re…
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Essential Steps for a Successful Home Extension Project
Defining Your Brief: Establishing Project Goals Every successful extension project starts with a client brief, a crucial document outlining: Your Vision – What do you want to achieve? More family space, a home office, an open-plan kitchen, or improved accessibility?Budget – Your financial parameters will define the project’s scope and scale.Timescales – Do you have…
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