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How To Build A Loft Conversion

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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…

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How To Build A Home Extension

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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…

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How Much Do House Extensions Cost?

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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…

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Your 5 step guide to home renovation

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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…

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How Long Will My Home Renovation Take?

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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…

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How is Coronavirus Affecting UK Construction Costs?

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Out of the blue   Healthy economies and healthy construction industries go together like hearts and lungs; without one there’s not much hope for the other.   Construction projects are generally expensive and risky undertakings and so a confident and well-resourced consumer market is usually a prerequisite for their success. Underpinning the main contractor is…

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The Top 3 Reasons Why Your Home Renovation Will Go Over Budget

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Introduction “Renovating and extending houses is almost never easy, and should always be tackled with careful professional advice on both design and cost issues. Relying on optimism and a ‘back of envelope’ cost plan can actually take longer and cost a lot more in the end, so don’t rush or cut corners in the planning…

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An Architects Top Tips for Saving Money on a Home Renovation

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Introduction Whether you’re renovating your house on a budget or spending £500,000, cutting home renovation costs is on everyone’s mind. The trouble with construction projects is they’re complex, and unless you’ve got an eye for detail it can be overwhelming keeping tabs on all your outgoings. But, even saving 2% of a £50k project…

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3 Must do’s When Vetting a Contractor

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  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…

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How To Calculate The Cost Of Your Home Extension

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