We’ve had a look at the recent new builds statistics and while they look good, public consensus is that there are still not enough new builds in the United Kingdom to fulfil demand. So you may want to add and extension to your home instead of buying a newly built house this year.
We’re contracted to manage the build of a cottage extension in Wiltshire comprising a double garage and a double storey extension to the rear. We’re then to remodel the space to create a new en-suite bedroom, a new family bathroom upstairs plus an enlarged breakfast/kitchen area on the ground floor.
Improve your home by adding a Porch What is a porch? A porch is a purpose built structure attached to the front of a house around the front door. It can be made from a variety of materials, including uPVC, wood and brick. There are many designs and they can either be an open…
Do I need planning permission? Many people in the United Kingdom are thinking about adding an extension or loft conversion to their home this year rather than move but what seems to put a lot of people off is acquiring planning permission. It is worth finding the answers to the question ‘Do I need…
The Pros And Cons Of House Extensions We’ve talked about house extensions before but from the point of view of adding value to your home but is it always financially viable to extend? We look at the pros and cons of house extensions. Lifestyle changes mean that homes become too small and for some,…
Adding value to your home with an extension, loft conversion or basement It’s expensive to move house, so we asked our team about adding value to your home!. There’s all the traipsing around estate agents looking for a better home to move to and then there are all the hidden expenses like the removals…
Tudor Farmhouse Renovation We were presented with a challenge. How do you undertake a Tudor farmhouse renovation and make it as warm and cosy as a new build home whilst retaining its historical features ? Simple…you think like an Elizabethan would have done. Reduce, re-use, re-cycle. Modern words commonly used in this brave new green…
Improving Home Energy Efficiency! We were delighted when our client reported a 50.1% reduction of gas units used in a day just from improving energy efficiency! Heating and Energy Consultancy Our team carry out site surveys on all types of properties. They can assess the fabric of the building and offer advice on…
Renovation of a Georgian House “Build costs could have gone anywhere. Paying a fixed project management cost meant that the costs didn’t change even when the job hit obstacles along the way. Using CLPM has saved us a six figure sum and given us a home that we’re delighted with.” A Musson, Blewbury The Project…
How To Increase House Value Increase your house value with those home improvement tips Some home renovations can increase the value of your house or make it more saleable. Here are top ideas for improvements that give you the information you need on how to increase house value. 1. Convert your loft That’s…