ADVICE ARTICLES

DO I NEED AN ARCHITECT Do I Need An Architect When you decide to improve your home, one of the first decisions you will need to make is whether or not you need an Architect. Getting a good design is critical to the success of your project, good project planning, as well as helping you get the relevant Local Authority Approvals.  A good Architect will easily save you the cost of their fees through the course of the project. Here are a few points to consider. Doing It Yourself Many people believe that they can take lessons from the DIY…

HOW TO COPE WITH A HOUSE EXTENSION How to cope with a House Extension Once you have received Planning Permission and Building Control Approval, and you’ve had the works tendered to a number of local contractors to make sure you have the best value price for the new extensions, and maybe once you’ve undertaken the interviews to find out which you like the look of – then, the only barrier to realising the dream of your transformed home is having to live on site with builders and the disruption for months! Based on our experience stretching over forty years with…