Knowledge Hub

Whether you're looking for technical advice on a do-it-yourself measured survey, or design inspiration for your garage conversion, you can find it below, in our Knowledge Hub. Just want to see lovely images of finished projects and skip the techy stuff? Head over to our Inspiration Gallery.

Loft conversion project to create new living space

Loft conversions: what are the building regulations?

Whilst a loft conversion may not require planning permission, your project will still need to comply with building regulations…

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A completed house extension

Building regulation drawings for extensions: what is needed?

You need to provide building regulation drawings if wish to extend your home. Let’s look at what may be required…

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Modern rear house extension

Architectural drawings to make your home design ideas a reality

If you’re planning a house extension, loft conversion or garage conversion, architectural drawings and designs are the first step.

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Working with us - our step by step guide on how to do a measured survey

How to do your own measured survey

Read our step-by-step guide to doing your own measured survey for your home improvement project.

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Permitted development checklist

A guide to permitted development

Not all projects require the submission of a planning application. Check our guide to permitted development to see which route you will need to go down.

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home loft conversions

Home loft conversion considerations

Converting your existing loft space can be the most cost-effective way to create an extra room, or even an extra storey, in your house. This article covers some of the options for roof types, stairs, and roof lights

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A glazed gable end on a modern home

Redesigning your home with a glazed gable end

Glazed gable ends are a great way to increase natural light into a room by maximising the amount of glazing. They can add an attractive feature to your extension. This article explores some of the things to consider when including a glazed gable in your design.

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Savings for house extension costs

House extension costs

The cost of a house extension can very massively. There are so many variables to consider. To provide a very rough guide, we have put together some example costs of various house extension projects.

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Building regulations must be followed for house extensions, such as adding a roof lantern to increase natural light

Adding natural light to your home

Maybe you don’t have enough windows in your house, but fear not – there are lots of alternative ways of increasing natural light to brighten up your home.

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A home porch addition on a modern house

Home porch addition

A porch addition can dramatically change the look of your house, whether it’s a recessed front porch, canopied porch or fully enclosed porch.

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