Q&As

Just to clarify, does your estimate of cost include the cost of the land?

Hi Are the budget figures quoted in the guide inclusive of VAT? Regards David

Is a two storey house extension possible? I’d like to extend into an enclosed rear garden space. Space is enclosed by 3 walls the front opening onto the garden. Victorian property only one side wall of enclose is shared neighbour wall. This enclosure goes up the length of house. Would like to know if 1) [...]

What is the criteria for acquiring a self build mortgage?

My husband has had a stroke we can’t communicate by speech or writing. I have a complex derelict house to renovate now on his behalf there is a roadway approved on site too that I need to build. I want to start to make the materials list for the driveway so I discharge this planning [...]

We are looking for someone to externally render a large timber frame house with something like Parex. We live in Cambridgeshire. They would need to board it first.

My home’s exterior walls have had cavity wall insulation but I do not know how effective it is. Similarly double glazed upvc windows are fitted. How can I determine the insulation of the walls and windows? Also what is the best way of improving the U value of the walls?

I am looking to see whether it is viable to build a 2 bedroom dormer bungalow on a plot in my Dad’s garden in Cornwall. Alongside my dad’s home there is a neighbouring bungalow, but neither property have windows overlooking the plot. I was just wondering what restrictions and regulations apply here, and whether I [...]

Is your design software based on sketchup? Also does it come with any building reg detail drawings built in?