If only I knew!! The 3 things to make sure you avoid if you’re planning a renovation.

Just starting out on your renovation journey? Unless you’re going down the fully self-built route, you’re probably going to need help with builders here and there. Here’s our guide to finding the best.

In the United Kingdom, you are not legally obliged to hire an architect on a construction project. This means technically you can absolutely do the design part yourself and trust a builder to take care of the rest. This is not a decision to take lightly so before you take on this journey, make sure you have considered the following points.

Whether you are making changes to an existing building or starting a new construction from scratch, before you start on site you will need to apply for a Building Regulations approval. Here’s our guide on building regulation drawings : what they are, what you need to be aware of and how to get them done.

Everything you need to know about producing a ‘bill of quantities’ for your build!

Everything you need to know about producing a ‘schedule of works’ for your build!

Are you about to start renovating your house and looking for savvy ways to save money? Hiring an architectural technologist instead of an architect could be a good idea but isn’t right for everyone. So here’s a guide on what architectural technologists are, whether they’re right for you and how they could help you reduce your budget.

If you are in the middle of a renovation project and are making significant changes to your house, chances are you will be needing a structural engineer. If you are unsure what their role is, here’s a guide to the structural engineer’s job and what you should expect from them.

Hiring a contractor? By making sure you ask the right questions, you can go into your project fully equipped and aware.