Building Work

Throughout this site you will see references to the fact that extending a house is often not much more expensive than moving, which makes it a...

If you're investing in an extension then it's crucial get the best resale value out of it when the time to sell comes round, and one of the things...

Interest in eco-friendly homes had never been so high, particularly now that it is largely accepted that our activities are damaging the planet. If...

With any extension getting the right doors and windows and, in particular, making them match the rest of the property, can make the difference...

Insulation is an important part of any build and an extension and these days, when people are getting more ecological minded and more likely to want...

If you're doing a building project like an extension or conservatory then you know that there's going to be some mess and untidiness. After all,...

Unless you're erecting an extension that's little more than a lean-to, then solid foundations will be required, with groundwork’s to prepare for...

Self build often refers to the construction of whole houses, and while that's often the case, there's no reason why it can't apply to an extension...

All the materials for an extension build can easily be bought from DIY shops, builders' merchants and specialist suppliers, but that doesn't...

Preventing damp from damaging properties gets a lot of attention in the United Kingdom, unsurprisingly, so we take you through the problems that can...

Walls are literally the very fabric of an extension and care should be taken to make sure that they are strong enough and look good too, playing a...

So you're bursting at the seams with a growing family and you're going mad at the amount of clutter. And if you can't easily invite friends and...