Now that you’ve figured out a budget and started an idea book, you can contact a professional. They will be able to help you get the desired design in place and the approvals that come with it, saving you money and time. The first step is the consultation; here, the architect will visit the property and have a chat with you about your likes and dislikes and what your dream home should look like. They will check the walls and…
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Extensions continue to be a current way of increasing living space especially given the high cost of moving to a bigger property. There are lots of ways you can save money during your extension/refurbishment and here’s how:
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I received a call from a client who wanted a rear extension and kitchen refurbishment. I offered him our services for Project management but he declined and said he would like to take the challenge on himself. He worked as a Senior IT Project Manager in a very well paid and demanding role that included international travel. He told me that he had seen on Grand Designs that they didn’t use Project Managers, and even though they overspent on their…
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; we’re all similar to a bee hive: each individual minds their own business, but we all work together for everyone’s well being. In design, this means that everyone specialises in a specific area and it’s only natural to rely on their services and not assume that you can do it yourself. I’ve been asked on numerous occasions what services an architect or designer provides and what are the costs for these…
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Building an extension, loft conversion or internal alterations continues to be a current way of increasing living space or to add another room. There are many good reasons for building an extension and here are just a few: An increase of space for a growing family Shortage of property on the market Excessive cost of moving (legal fees/stamp duty/estate agent’s fees) It will add value to your current property Less stress and frustration than moving to a new house
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Want to save money on your home extensions and loft conversions. Save time and money, then we seriously recommend that you design within the planning guidelines.
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The new Building Regulations dated 31st October 2012 are statutory requirement by which you need to comply with for your home extension or renovation project. They impose certain functional and performance requirements and you should employ an Architect, Surveyor, and or Structural Engineer to provide drawings and structural calculations for submission or support of your building regulations application.
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As nice people, i am sure that you would like to be good hosts and offer your builders a cup of tea and maybe a biscuit. While this is fine, you need to be aware of where you draw the line. Builders can consume a lot of tea and coffee! Offering your builder a hot beverage and light snack is a friendly gesture, but offering this too often and your builders will expect this gesture of kindness all the time!
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