Buying, selling & letting advice - Adding space

Saving money by adding space

Adding square footage will always add value. The only question is whether it adds more value than it costs...

Garden Offices & Studios

This can be a cost-effective way of extending your living area - and it doesn't structurally change your house so, in most cases you don't need planning permission...

Is your home suitable for a basement extension?

In theory, you can dig a basement under any house. In practice, some properties are more suitable than others...

Basements

It's a huge risk putting a basement in a property, and it comes at a high price. Going down is the most expensive and problematic way to extend a home...

To maximise year-round comfort, it's vital to control the temperature and light inside. With glass roofs and walls, heat loss is an issue, so use low-emissivity glass that reflects heat out when it's hot, and in when it's cold...

Conservatories

Conservatories can ‘bring the outside in' but all too often that translates as boiling in summer, freezing in winter, and leaky...

Staircases and Plumbing

The way you get into the loft and the detailing of the stairs makes a tremendous difference to the feel and appearance of the conversion...

Loft Conversions

One of the most important things to remember for any loft conversion is that it must have sufficient headroom...

Kitchen Extensions and Side Returns

A roomy kitchen extension is a huge selling point, but what matters is how well it's been done. Don't tack a box on the back of your house...

Planning and regulations

When extending an existing property ensure you have all the correct planning consents and building regulations in place.

Sliding doors

It’s really worth spending a little extra on really good-quality sliding doors. Personally, I can recommend Sunfold doors which run like a hot knife through butter and I would certainly say they are worth every penny.