Pre Design

Cost Savers

Cost Savers

Estimating Costs for an Undesigned Project 1. Initial Cost Estimation Cost Per Square Meter/Foot: Start with a general estimate based on cost per square meter or foot. This provides a...

Cost Savers

Estimating Costs for an Undesigned Project 1. Initial Cost Estimation Cost Per Square Meter/Foot: Start with a general estimate based on cost per square meter or foot. This provides a...

Choosing windows and doors

Cost, Design, and Energy Performance Cost: Windows and doors are significant expenses, so explore options within your budget. uPVC is generally the most affordable, while solid aluminium and hardwood are...

Choosing windows and doors

Cost, Design, and Energy Performance Cost: Windows and doors are significant expenses, so explore options within your budget. uPVC is generally the most affordable, while solid aluminium and hardwood are...

Designing the outside space

Designing the outside space

Include Outdoor Features in Your Brief Garden Pods, Sheds, and Garages: Account for additional structures such as garden pods, sheds, and garages. Decide whether these will be attached or detached...

Designing the outside space

Include Outdoor Features in Your Brief Garden Pods, Sheds, and Garages: Account for additional structures such as garden pods, sheds, and garages. Decide whether these will be attached or detached...

Getting the space right

Getting the space right

Writing a Design Brief: Essential for a Successful Project 1. Importance of a Design Brief Foundation for Success: A design brief is crucial when remodelling, extending, building, or renovating a...

Getting the space right

Writing a Design Brief: Essential for a Successful Project 1. Importance of a Design Brief Foundation for Success: A design brief is crucial when remodelling, extending, building, or renovating a...

Budget and Financing

Budgeting and Financing Your Build 1. Setting a Realistic Budget Personal Finances: Determine your budget based on savings, the value of your current home, or the maximum mortgage amount you...

Budget and Financing

Budgeting and Financing Your Build 1. Setting a Realistic Budget Personal Finances: Determine your budget based on savings, the value of your current home, or the maximum mortgage amount you...

Direct labour vs main contractor

1. Considerations Before Choosing Direct Labour Experience and Time Commitment: Unless you have prior experience managing tradespeople and ample time, be cautious about opting for the direct labour route. Managing...

Direct labour vs main contractor

1. Considerations Before Choosing Direct Labour Experience and Time Commitment: Unless you have prior experience managing tradespeople and ample time, be cautious about opting for the direct labour route. Managing...