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Renovation

Wherever your renovation project takes you next, find the expert advice you need to design, cost, plan and build (or rebuild) your dream home.

Rotten timbers in a loft caused by condensation
Renovation

Damp and dank up top? It’s time to give your loft a health check 

Ian Rock
Rustic kitchen within a light lean-to conservatory
Renovation

Small kitchen conservatory ideas that bring in the light

Camilla Sharman
hand holding British pounds notes - table in background with pound coins and model house
Renovation

Experts warn why you should (almost) never pay a contractor in cash

Michelle Guy
blocked gutters with leaves being cleared of debris
Renovation

Don’t get ripped off: this is what gutter cleaning should cost you

Michelle Guy
White frame conservatory with French doors out onto garden
Renovation

Tired of your current conservatory? Read our replacement cost guide

If you're tired of your current conservatory, transform your space from drab to fab with our replacement cost guide.

Rebecca Foster
lean to conservatory on a extended bungalow
Renovation

Curious about how much to budget for your new conservatory?

Rebecca Foster
tiled hallway with stair runner and painted treads
Renovation

Flights of fancy: 8 brilliant ways to renovate a staircase

Sian Astley
Skip is driveway is full to the brim
Renovation

What can’t you put in a skip: 13 items that will get you into trouble

Camilla Sharman
three storey stone tower with sweeping curved glass and render extenions
Renovation

This is what appearing on Grand Designs is really like

Sarah Harley
Renovation

How much does a kitchen extension cost?

Sarah Harley
victorian conservatory on exterior of house with detailed roof
Renovation

Considering a conservatory? These are the different types available

Sarah Harley
Lusso bathroom
Renovation

How much does a bathroom renovation cost? We break it down for you

When it comes to bathroom renovation costs, it can be hard to know where to start. Our guide helps you budget for everything from fitters to fixtures
traditional white conservatory attached to side of brick and slate roofed country house
Renovation

Do you need planning permission for a conservatory? The guidelines explained

Unsure if your conservatory needs planning permission or if it's a permitted development? Here's everything you need to know to make your sunny spot all above board
diary with dates marked in yellow highlighter pen
Renovation

How long does planning permission take? The application timeline explained

Wondering if you’ll be ready to start building next month? Think again, because the average planning application takes at least eight weeks
white cardboard model of a house on architect drawings with ruler and compass
Renovation

Planning permission: what is it and do I need it?

Embarking on a renovation or extension project and wondering if you need planning permission? We’re here to help
mature couple at at table looking at sheets of paper and laptop screen
Renovation

How much does planning permission cost? We explain the fees

Here's what you need to know about planning permission fees for your dream project.