Home extension – Home&Build Blog

Planning an extension? Here’s how to find the perfect builder

Cellar conversion, Garage conversion, General, Home extension, Loft conversion

Finding a decent, reliable builder is crucial when it comes to extending your home. But how do you go about looking for one? Fear not, as we’ve come up with five top tips that will help you to choose wisely....
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Home Extensions – how big can it be?

General, Home extension

Anyone who has considered adding an extension to their home will be aware that getting planning permission can be a somewhat drawn out and arduous process. Many homeowners find that they need to wait around 3 months to have their...
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Laminate or lino? How will you floor your kitchen extension?

General, Home extension, Kitchens

When you’re planning a kitchen extension, it’s important to install flooring that suits your lifestyle. Do you need a floor that’s easy to clean or would you sacrifice stain resistance for style? Here’s our handy guide to the range of...
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Conservatory or extension? Are our tastes changing?

General, Home extension, Windows, Doors & Conservatories

When it comes to adding space to our homes, a conservatory has always been seen as the easier and cheaper way to achieve additional usable space. However, in recent years, the popularity of the conservatory has fallen away and homeowners...
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How to save money on your home extension

General, Home extension

A lot of us out there dream about extending our homes, but one of the main things that stops us is the cost. Home extensions can be expensive and sometimes we just don’t have thousands and thousands of extra cash...
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How LABC can help you to avoid cowboy builders

Bathrooms, Cellar conversion, Exteriors, Garage conversion, General, Home extension, Interiors, Kitchens, Loft conversion, Roofing, Windows, Doors & Conservatories

How LABC helps you avoid cowboy builders

Are you considering having building work done to your property? With cowboy builders becoming more and more common, it’s vital that you choose a reputable contractor to carry out your home improvements. Be aware of cowboy builders and learn how...
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What you should know about taking on a project house

General, Home extension

If you regularly watch home improvement TV programmes and read our blog (of course!), then there’s probably been a time where you’ve considered taking renovation that one step further. Maybe, instead of simply renovating one room, you’ve decided you want...
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Category Archives: Home extension

Planning an extension? Here’s how to find the perfect builder

Home Extensions – how big can it be?

Laminate or lino? How will you floor your kitchen extension?

Conservatory or extension? Are our tastes changing?

How to save money on your home extension

How LABC can help you to avoid cowboy builders

What you should know about taking on a project house

What you need to know about building above your garage

Should you have a conservatory over another home extension?

Conservatory roofs: Glass vs Polycarbonate