Construction resources
Planning a construction project in London? These guides cover the most important questions homeowners ask before starting an extension, loft conversion, renovation, new build, kitchen, or bathroom project, costs, planning permission, timelines, and what to expect.
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Quick answers to the most common questions we receive from homeowners across London.
Answers to 25+ common questions covering extensions, loft conversions, renovations, new builds, kitchens, and bathrooms, including costs, planning permission, timelines, and coverage.
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Practical information on each service we offer, what's involved, what it costs, and what to expect.
EXTENSIONS
Everything you need to know before building a rear, side return, or double-storey extension in London. Covers planning permission, costs, timelines, and what questions to ask your builder.
Read guideLOFT CONVERSIONS
A guide to dormer, Velux, mansard and L-shaped loft conversions in London. Includes cost ranges, planning permission rules, head height requirements, and what the process looks like.
Read guideRENOVATION
How a full house refurbishment works from initial scope through to handover. Covers costs per square metre, how long it takes, whether you can stay in the property, and how to manage the project.
Read guideNEW BUILD
A step-by-step overview of the residential new build process in London, from plot assessment and planning permission through to structural build and interior fit-out.
Read guideKITCHENS
From a simple kitchen refit to a full open-plan conversion, this guide covers the different types of kitchen project, what they cost, and what is involved in each.
Read guideBATHROOMS
A guide to full bathroom refits, en-suite installations, and wet room conversions in London. Covers costs, timelines, trades involved, and tile and sanitaryware options.
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