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Building a New Home

If you plan to build a new home, you will no doubt have lots of questions about how best to proceed. I am here to help you to understand the different things you need to consider when planning and constructing a new property. I don't work in the construction industry but last year, I successfully built a new property using a team of construction contractors. The contractors were real professionals who worked quickly and to a very high standard. They were very kind to me and took the time to explain exactly what they were doing at each stage of the construction job.

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Why Unstable Foundations Do Not Spell The End For Your House

6 May 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Getting the news from an engineer or architect that the foundations of your home are not in good shape can be very terrifying. After all, the foundations are what keeps your home upright and safe, so to hear that they are in jeopardy is every homeowner's worst nightmare. The good news is that there are many ways to remedy this problem without condemning the house. Underpinning services make up a large portion of this recovery work and there are quite a few procedures that can be done to help stabilise the house once more. Read More …

What Happens to Home Demolition Waste? A Guide

29 March 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are thinking about having your current home demolished so you can build a new property in its place, you may be wondering what a home demolition contractor will do with the waste material once the job has been completed. This article explains everything you need to know. Brickwork and concrete Bricks can take a considerable amount of energy and many hours of skilled labour to produce, so it is vital to reuse as many bricks as possible following a home demolition. Read More …

Are You Planning An Extension To Your Property?

11 February 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

There are lots of reasons that you might be thinking about extending your home. Perhaps, your family has grown, or you want to give each of your children their own bedroom. Maybe, you would like a dedicated office space. Alternatively, you could have bought a home because of its ideal location and always intended to extend it once you moved in. Home extensions are a common way of ensuring that your property continues to be suitable for the needs of your family but getting home extensions right requires considerable thought. Read More …

What Are the Benefits of Polyester Acoustic Panels?

23 December 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you need to dampen down noise, then acoustic insulation panels are a solution worth considering. These panels absorb noise and trap it; they reduce its transfer from one room or area to another. Acoustic panelling is made from different materials, so you'll have to choose the right one for your build. In some cases, polyester panels are the best solution. Why do they work so well? 1. Polyester Panels Are Easy to Install Read More …

Is your bathroom sufficiently waterproof?

18 November 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Which room in your home is the wettest? Assuming that your property is structurally sound and no water is coming in from the outside the only two rooms in your home which will have much water in them should be your kitchen and your bathroom. Of these two, the bathroom will probably be much wetter with people running baths, climbing in and out of the shower, and splashing water around in the sink. Read More …