Renovating an old house in the Weald: what to check first
Timber frames, lime plaster, tile hanging and old wiring: the things worth checking before you start work on an older house around Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells.
Advice
Plain answers to the questions homeowners ask us before an extension, a loft conversion or a renovation.
How long does a single-storey extension take?
The building work is only part of the timetable. Here is how long each stage of a single-storey extension usually takes, from the first visit to the day you move in.
What a loft conversion survey looks at, and why it matters
Head height, the roof structure and where the stairs can go decide whether a loft can be converted. This is what we check in the two hours of a loft survey.
Do you need planning permission for an extension or a loft?
Many extensions and loft conversions need no planning application at all. Here is how to tell whether yours is one of them, and what you still need either way.