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How to Cost an Entrance Door

Choosing the right front door is all about getting the best combination of aesthetics and efficiency (in terms of thermal values, weather ratings and security) within your budget. How important each of these criteria will be depends very much on personal preference. Is low maintenance more valuable to you than looks, for instance? Will your […]

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Want a cost-effective breakdown of your project costs? Fill out the form below to have your self build plans reviewed by Build It Estimating Service. WE NEED: Proposed floor plans Existing floor plans (for extensions, loft or garage conversions) Proposed elevations Existing elevations plans (for extensions, loft or garage conversions) Any relevant specification notes and/or tender […]

Adrian Wild

Adrian Wild is managing director of HBXL Building Software, which powers the Build It Estimating Service. The service will enable you to calculate your project costs right down to the last roof tile.

Sympathetic 18th Century Barn Extension

Renovations

Zoe and Stuart Webber began looking for their first home together in 2011, keen for a piece of tranquillity to escape their busy jobs in football in Liverpool. They were sorely disappointed when a barn they liked on the borders of Lancashire and Merseyside went under offer before they even had a chance to view […]

Guide to Buying Property at Auction

Plan It

Property auctions can be a great place to pick up a bargain, but they also carry the risk of you walking away owning a building that suffers insurmountable problems. There tends to be a bit of a mystique surrounding this purchasing method, with many believing it’s only suitable for experienced investors or developers. In reality, […]

House Extension Ideas: 30 of the Most Amazing UK Home Extensions

Design It

Looking for house extension ideas? Extending your home is a great opportunity to get the space you need while adding some wow-factor design flair. Whether you’re eyeing up a contemporary open-plan kitchen-diner or a spacious living area, there are several vital factors to consider if you want to create an inviting and practical extension that […]

10 Top Tips For Building a Garage: Planning, Costs & Design

Build It

Most people still think of the garage as a standalone zone with the chief purpose of housing the car. However, a growing number of homeowners – and self builders in particular – are rethinking this strategy, and choosing to create multi-functional spaces that form an extension to the main living area. Regardless of what they […]

Building a Dormer Bungalow vs Two Storey House

Home Design Advice

Some self builders – and planning departments – are keen on the look of one-and-a-half storey houses. Sometimes referred to as storey-and-a-half or chalet/dormer bungalows, as the names imply, these properties feature rooms positioned between the ceiling of the first storey and the roofline, without full-height walls on the upper level. The second storey benefits […]

How Much Should I Pay My Builder?

Costs & Finance

As a rough guide, around a third of the budget for any self build or renovation project goes into labour costs. So, in theory, you could save a considerable sum of money if you take on the work yourself. In practice, of course, few of us have the experience or time to take a DIY […]

Planning a Renovation Schedule

Project Management

Planning a renovation schedule takes a different approach to when you’re constructing a new property from scratch. That’s largely because you’re working on a pre-existing structure that already has its individual quirks in place. So, you’re undoubtedly going to uncover hidden surprises along the way that have an impact on even the best-laid renovation timeline […]

Can I Save Money with a Builder’s Merchant?