Category Archives: Building Control

Ultimate Home Renovation Guide 2024

Introduction In 2024, the London home extension market is undergoing notable changes. This article aims to provide you with the high-level tools and knowledge for navigating the home renovation market in 2024. Ahead of diving in I’ve summarised a few key points about the market in general, which set the tone for the rest of…

The Ultimate Guide to Loft Conversions

Introduction Are you a young professional or a family living in the heart of London, struggling to maximise your living space? Ever thought about looking upwards, right under your own roof? Welcome to the world of loft conversions – an innovative home improvement method that transforms forgotten, cobwebbed attic spaces into stylish, functional rooms. It’s…

How To Build A Loft Conversion

Adding a loft conversion to a house in London can be a great way to increase living space and add value to your home. There are several things to consider when planning a loft conversion, including the type of conversion, budget, and local building regulations. One of the first things to decide is the type…

How To Build A Home Extension

Building a home extension in London can be a complex and expensive process, but it can also be a great way to add value to your home and create additional space for your family. There are several factors to consider when planning a home extension, including budget, design, planning permission, and construction. The first step…

How Much Do House Extensions Cost?

Our 2020 Update Of This Subject Introduction The average price of a home extension in the UK generally increases year on year. Black swan events like the Covid-19 outbreak can have short-term effects on the ability to deliver a project on-time but shouldn’t affect the price of materials and labour much once the markets get…

Your 5 step guide to home renovation

A simple step-by-step guide to home renovation for beginners from a professional 1 – Start with why This mantra can be applied to almost any area of life. We find it especially useful when investigating and preparing for a project. It’s a deceptively simple starting point, but its pointedness gives good designers the freedom to…

How Long Will My Home Renovation Take?

The time costs of Design, Planning, Building regulations and construction can all seem very daunting. We breakdown the stages chronologically and explain the time implications at each step. Please be aware a number of these steps can overlap, thus reducing the overall time of the project. 1. Survey: 1-2 weeks For any project, large or…

3 Must do’s When Vetting a Contractor

  Finding and vetting contractors is a very time-consuming process, and often requires the assistance of a professional to ensure it’s done properly. At My-architect we take our time to thoroughly vet all the builders before inviting them to bid on projects or join the network. From face to face meetings to checking their filing…

How To Calculate The Cost Of Your Home Extension

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