Update: Projects Underway
November 29, 2018
This blog post provides a quick look at two extension projects which are under construction this month. … More Update: Projects Underway
Guide to the Design Consultation Visit
October 22, 2018
The Design Consultation Visit is the catalyst to get your project started. At the end of the visit you should be in a good position to take your project forward to the next steps. This blog post explains more about the ‘DCV’ and how it can kickstart your project. … More Guide to the Design Consultation Visit
News: Planning Approval
September 7, 2018
We are pleased to announce that we have recently obtained planning approval for a two storey extension in Nottinghamshire. This blog post provides further details on the project. … More News: Planning Approval
Project Report
August 11, 2018
Our latest project to complete on site is a new single storey rear extension at a property in a suburb of Nottingham. The new extension replaces a former, smaller extension and has opened up the rear of the house to create a new living-dining-kitchen space as well as fitting in a small, but practical, utility room. This blog post presents some of the key aspects of the project. … More Project Report
Pre-Application Advice
June 25, 2018
Pre-application advice in various forms is available from all local authorities, sometimes it is a chargeable service, in other cases it is free. Whether or not a pre-application submission is the right choice for your project will depend on a number of factors including the scale and nature of the proposals, the surrounding context and the time scale of the project. This blog post introduces the pre-application advice process and offers guidance on when it can be most useful. … More Pre-Application Advice
Construction Contracts
April 28, 2018
Using a standard construction contract for your home project is strongly advised and brings benefits to both customer and contractor. This blog post explores construction contracts in more detail with particular reference to the JCT Home Owner contract. … More Construction Contracts
Restore/Replace
March 14, 2018
A common question in refurbishment projects is: ‘what is the best method for upgrading the existing windows?’ Should they be replaced or would it be better to restore them? This blog post looks at one particular case of the restoration of timber sliding sash windows, addressing some of the key points to consider in coming to the optimum approach for your project. … More Restore/Replace
Living Green
February 12, 2018
In our increasingly urban and screen dominated lives, the presence of greenery is as vital as ever. This blog post explores ways in which planting and greenery can be incorporated into your home improvement project, whatever the scale. … More Living Green
News: Project Progresses
January 6, 2018
In December we received the go-ahead for an extension project under the ‘Prior Approval’ or ‘Neighbour Consultation’ scheme. This blog post presents the project alongside the requirements of this scheme and explains how it is different to a planning application. … More News: Project Progresses
A Comfortable View
November 29, 2017
Large expanses of floor to ceiling glazing can have a wonderful impact on the internal environment, bringing in natural light and providing an immersive view of the external space. However, this extent of glazing brings with it potential problems including too much heat loss, glare and overheating, issues which must be addressed in the design process to ensure that internal comfort is not adversely affected. This blog post explores this topic further and presents some design solutions which can be used to achieve a successful balance between the area of glazing and the comfort of the internal environment. … More A Comfortable View
