Alternatives to using an architect
Are there alternatives to using an architect to design your home extension? The title ‘architect’ is legally protected – it takes seven years of rigorous study in all areas of …
What to look for in a building quote
Now you have shortlisted your preferred builders and received quotes from your top three, let’s spend a moment on what to look for in a building quote. Note: this is …
Prelims for your extension
What are prelims? Prelims (short for preliminaries) in construction are the costs associated with running the project, outside of labour and materials. Prelims are a miscellaneous assortment of items, and …
Seven things leaseholders need to consider before extending
Leaseholders must be aware of a mix of specific considerations you are likely to encounter at various touchpoints in the house extension process, e.g. the number of party wall notices …
Agreeing a fair payment schedule with your builder
The payment schedule for your home extension project will form part of the contract of work and it’s necessary to provide dedicated commentary to this important topic to help avoid …
Why you need an Architect
Let’s address one thing from the get-go – using an architect to plan and design your extension is not mandatory. You could try DIY-ing the planning application, or use an …
What to expect when building work starts
The big day has finally arrived and construction of your extension is about to get underway, but do you know what to expect when building work starts? Well, it’s not …
How to handle specification changes during the build
Despite best efforts to account for every detail in the run-up to the build phase, it remains likely that at some point during construction, there will be a departure from …
House extension: fenestration specifications on plan
House extension: fenestration specifications on plan. Fenestration in architecture is concerned with the provision of windows and doors in a building. Of all the technical design features that make up …
House extension: joinery specifications on plan
For our purposes, the term ‘joinery’ refers to woodwork and concomitant activities. Amongst other technical information, a functional set of working drawings should include the joinery specifications on plan for all of the woodwork and …