Planning to build an extension and wondering if you can do it alone? If you live in the United Kingdom, architects are not required to submit planning or to design a building, but before you make the decision of building without one, here are a few points you might want to consider.

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.

What if your neighbour has an issue with your renovation and you become “in dispute”? Appointing a party wall surveyor will be your next port of call. They will help you reach an agreement a sign a party wall agreement. If you’re wondering what a party wall surveyor does, when a party wall surveyor gets involved or what even is a party wall agreement, then read our guide for answers including when to hire a surveyor and how much they cost.

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

Moving a bathroom is common in renovation projects, but it can be a complex operation that will require you to take into account a few key technical elements. To help you, we’ve summarized everything you need to consider and take into account in order to relocate a bathroom inside your home.

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.

Are you in the middle of a renovation project and finding yourself overwhelmed with the list of consultants you need to hire? Don’t panic! We’re here to help you with our structural engineer guide on what services they do and at what cost.

If you’re doing an architectural project, it’s very likely that you will at least talk to an architect at some point or another in the design process. However, the role and level of involvement of the architect can be different from one development to another depending on the size and client’s choices. If you’re wondering exactly what the role of the architect is, how much and what you should ask from them, here’s a little guide on what architects do.

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.