Finding the best builder for your project is critical to achieving a good result. But it can also be quite a stressful process. You want to make sure that your builder will work hard for you and deliver the quality of work you require, on time and to budget. Getting a list of reputable local…
Want to prevent building problems? How you choose to organise and oversee your construction project will have a huge impact on its outcome. In this blog we share the sad story of a client of ours who came to us looking for help after they experienced serious problems with their newly renovated home. This cautionary…
Experiencing problems with building project delays? Has your builder walked off the job and not finished the work? Organising building projects can be a tricky business. Construction projects rarely go completely smoothly. It’s a fair bet that some things will happen on site which results in a bit of stress for you, and your family.…
Experiencing poor building work? Building is an exciting process, but if you start to experience problems with your builder than it can also be very stressful. Most smaller projects can be dealt with by having a chat with your builder and agreeing a way forward, but if things are more serious it is probably time…
How do I get the best builders quotes and how can I continue to control my build costs during the construction phase of my building project? In this blog, we’ll share our top tips and explain how taking a methodical, step by step approach will get you more accurate quotations and so will prevent your…
Planning a Victorian or Edwardian house renovation? Renovating listed buildings is a fascinating process and highly rewarding – but can also be stressful and complex. In this blog, one of our architectural practice clients, Allister Godfrey from the award-winning Chartered Architects based in Wantage, Oxfordshire shares his expertise and outlines some of the pitfalls to…
Searching for home extension advice? Want to know how to get the lowest builders’ quotes? In this blog, the second in our series outlining how best to organise your building project, we’ll pass on experience when it comes to finding and selecting the best builders and then getting the most competitive quotes from them. Although…
What is the impact of Covid-19 on residential building contracts? In this blog CLPM’s Quantity Surveying team explore how Covid-19 is impacting construction works in the residential building market, and how we are advising and supporting our clients through this difficult time. Covid-19’s impact on Contract Administration The role of the Contract Administrator has always…
Extending or renovating your home and worried about how Covid-19 will affect your building works? As the Covid-19 situation develops and social distancing measures continue, unfortunately some building sites may be forced to close temporarily. If this happens to your building project it’s very important to ensure that this site closure is approached in accordance…
Are you renovating a house on a budget? House price growth slowed across the UK in 2019. In London and the home counties prices remained static and this trend is expected to continue into 2020. While home improvements are still a wise financial investment, market conditions mean it is now even more crucial for you…