Tag Archives: Construction

What is permitted development?

Permitted Development Rights are a set of planning design rules that apply to certain types of properties throughout the UK. All types of properties in all types of situations have permitted development rights: House extensions, rear dormers, new garages, granny annexes and many more, just for residential purposes. Simply put, if you have a property…

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…

How is Coronavirus Affecting UK Construction Costs?

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…

An Architects Top Tips for Saving Money on a Home Renovation

[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…

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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