FAQs: extensions and home insurance

Do I need to let my insurer know if I’m planning on having an extension built on my house? Yes, and there are several reasons why this is important.  Firstly, adding rooms to your house will cause the terms of your existing premium to become invalid.  Secondly, if...

Why 2018 is a great year for a home extension

House prices in the UK Estate agents across the UK are predicting a lower than average rise in house prices across England and Wales in 2018.  Savills and Rightmove are all saying that house prices will rise by an average of 1% and Countrywide’s report suggests a 1.5%...

Planning a home extension: 9 steps before you start

A home extension is a big deal.  It may be something that you have been planning for a long time, so as soon as we get involved as builders, we want to make sure that your home extension is delivered exactly as you had envisioned.  To do this, we often ask our clients...

Kitchen extension project checklist

A kitchen extension doesn’t just transform your kitchen, it transforms your whole home.  In our project checklist, we cover helpful tips and advice for the best ways to plan for the project, in terms of materials and key considerations. We have also included a handy...

The best ideas for garage conversions

As home extension specialists, we’re always interested in finding out what people want to use their new extensions for.  When you have a driveway or a garden shed, many people find that their garage becomes a wasted space, or at best a dumping ground for boxes and...

A guide to budgeting for a home extension

Having specialised in home extensions and renovations for many years, we’ve been called to ‘come to the rescue’ after previous projects have either had to be put on hold or completely reassessed, due to a lack of careful planning, especially where budgeting is...