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Rainwater Goods & Guttering Cost Guide
We get our fair share of wet weather in the UK. According to the Met Office, if you live in Wales, Northern Ireland or the western regions of England, you can expect up to around 4m of rainfall per year. Moisture and buildings don’t mix well, so it’s vital your house is designed to collect […]
How to Save Money on Your Self Build Project
If you’re in the early stages of planning a self build project, you’re probably focused on one thing: finding and buying the ideal plot of land at the best price you can. Creating your own home from scratch comes with many budgeting benefits, including the fact you won’t have to pay VAT on most of […]
Self Build Costs: Quantity Surveyor or Estimator?
Getting your figures right is an essential part of any home building project. Armed with the right information, you can ensure the viability of your scheme, identify the best places to focus your budget and make certain your builders’ quotes reflect the work you’re expecting. There are two main routes to ascertaining costs – namely […]
Window Prices 2023 – How Much Do New Windows Cost to Buy & Install?
Window prices in 2023 depend on a variety of factors, from the size of the panels through frame materials, glazing options, colour finishes, installation and more. Of course, window costs count for a major chunk of any UK home building project – potentially accounting for around 5%-10% of a typical self builder’s total construction budget. […]
Build Cost Basics: Guide to Internal Flooring Prices
This topic covers a lot of ground (no pun intended) and with so much choice out there, it’s a good idea to think about costs first – for both the flooring and installation. You can then consider factors such as the look, feel underfoot, traction, durability (in terms of water, stain and wear resistance) and […]
10 Common Self Build Mistakes
There is no such thing as a trouble-free build. Some self builds will be easier than others, but regardless of how thoroughly you have planned your project, there will be lots of little issues that will invariably crop up. As soon as you’ve dealt with one thing, the next is not far away. It’s perfectly […]
The Project Management Guide: Setting a Budget
If you are about to embark on a self-build project, the best piece of advice I or anyone can give you, is to work out your budget early on and do everything with reference to what you have available to spend. TV shows on house building take delight in creating ‘jeopardy’ by picking projects that […]
How Much will my Loft Conversion Cost?
A well-conceived loft conversion can be one of the best routes to adding value to your home, potentially netting you a 20% return on your investment. The following figures provide a rough starting price for a small bedroom-only loft conversion (of around 20m2), but these could easily double or triple depending on size and complexity: […]
Extending Your Home: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Building a House Extension
Extending your house is a fantastic way to upgrade its layout, function and design to make it work better for you, particularly if moving out or building from scratch isn’t an option. You can transform a dark and disconnected space into a modern, functional home on as small or as large a scale as your […]
How Much Does a Self Build Wall System Cost?
As with all external features, how you construct the walls of your property will be influenced by both practical and aesthetic considerations – not to mention your budget. To help you decide what will work best for your project, I’ve put together a quick-fire cost comparison guide. The figures are based on a house design […]
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