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Professional Building Surveys: What They Are and Why You Need One
Professional Building Surveys: What They Are and Why You Need One When it comes to property investment, whether you’re buying a new home or planning significant renovations, one critical step should never be overlooked: professional building surveys. This blog...
Top Trends in Basement Design for 2024
As we step into 2024, the realm of basement design is witnessing a remarkable transformation. No longer are basements merely storage spaces or afterthoughts. Instead, they have become integral parts of our homes, ripe with potential for personalisation, functional use, and even luxury.
6 Innovative Home Extension Ideas That Transform Your Home
In the quest to create more liveable and enchanting spaces, homeowners across the UK are increasingly turning to home extensions as a means to transform their properties.
Smart Choices: Incorporating Technology in Your Kitchen Renovation
Smart Choices: Incorporating Technology in Your Kitchen Renovation In the digital age, the heart of the home – the kitchen – is undergoing a transformative evolution, thanks to the integration of smart technology. Beyond the traditional stove and refrigerator, modern...
Traditional vs. Modern Home Renovations and Extensions: Making the Right Choice
Traditional vs. Modern Home Renovations and Extensions: Making the Right Choice In the ever-evolving world of home improvement, one of the most significant decisions homeowners face is whether to opt for a traditional or modern approach when it comes to renovations...
Exploring the Advantages of New Build Basements
Exploring the Advantages of New Build Basements In the world of real estate and construction, new build basements have gained increasing popularity as homeowners and property developers recognise their numerous benefits. These subterranean spaces aren’t just dark and...
Transforming Your Home: Inspiring Ideas for a New Bathroom
Transforming Your Home: Inspiring Ideas for a New Bathroom A new bathroom can be a stunning addition to your home, not only enhancing its aesthetic appeal but also increasing its functionality. Whether you’re building a new house or planning to renovate your existing...
The Crucial Role of Site Surveys in Construction Projects
The Crucial Role of Site Surveys in Construction Projects When it comes to embarking on a construction project, be it a towering skyscraper or a humble residential complex, the foundation for success is built long before the first brick is laid. Site surveys, a...
Advantages of John Newton Waterproofing Products for UK Residential Properties
Advantages of John Newton Waterproofing Products for UK Residential Properties Waterproofing is a crucial aspect of maintaining the integrity and longevity of residential properties in the UK. With the ever-present risk of water damage, dampness, and mold growth,...
10 Brilliant Basement Conversion Ideas
10 Brilliant Basement Conversion Ideas A basement conversion can be an excellent way of adding value to your home while also increasing your living space. There are a whole range of ideas that can be put into action to transform your basement into a wonderful and...
7 Signs your bathroom needs updating and 7 great renovation tips
7 Signs your bathroom needs updating and 7 great renovation tips Updating your bathroom can sometimes be a daunting prospect because of the obvious costs that might be involved. However, you don’t have to tear up the whole room to completely change the look and...
15 amazing kitchen trends for 2023
15 amazing kitchen trends for 2023 The styles of kitchens are ever-changing, especially as the public, in general, becomes a lot more expressive with the layout and features of their kitchens. As we all spend so much time and money in this particular room, it’s good...
Should I extend my home?
The decision to move house or extend your home is a tough decision to make. You’ve grown out of the space you have, and you need some extra room, but you're not sure whether to extend or move house. While moving may seem like the obvious choice in this situation, it...
What Advantages Come From Adding an Extension to Your Home?
If you have some additional space on the sides or rear of your home, then an extension to your house might be the best option for you. We don’t just build down. Over the years we have created some fantastic extensions too. Building an extension to your existing...
Why Foundation Underpinning Is So Important
Underpinning is a method of strengthening the foundation of an existing structure or building and may be required for a variety of reasons, which include: Original foundations not being strong enough Use of the property has changed, and stronger foundations are now...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 – Unseen Loneliness!
Working in the construction industry can provide us with plenty of challenges, particularly when it comes to mental health. Our industry is infamously poor at shining a spotlight on mental health issues, particularly among the majority of men who work in our industry,...
Construction Output Is Highest It Has Ever Been – For Now
Construction output has risen by the fastest rate possible in the space of eight months, as reported in February. However, optimism is fading as the industry looks ahead to the coming months and sees supply shortages and the impact of a rise in costs causing output to...
The Effects of Rising Costs of Building Materials
The effects of rising costs of building materials has had a knock on effect to home owners and businesses alike. We look at the reasons why costs have risen and what we can do about it to manage the cost of our improvement projects. Prices of building materials are...
The Benefits of Garage Conversions
The benefits of garage conversions far outweigh the costs. In this article, we'll discuss the benefits of garage conversions and show how versatile they can be. There are many reasons why people convert their garages. We all have different needs and lifestyles -...
House extensions – are they worth it?
The big question! House extensions - are they worth it? According to the TSB in 2019, two out of five home owners would rather extend their property than move house. With the stamp duty holiday now at an end, moving house is again subject to stamp duty calculations...
How to Add Lighting to your Basement
Lighting plays a big part in making a space feel more comfortable and pleasant. A common misconception is that all basements are dark and dingy! This certainly is not the case and there are many ways in which you can ensure that your basement is lovely and light. We...
Mental Health Awareness Week – #ManDown
With over 40 years of experience in the industry, I have had the pleasure of meeting a large number of construction professionals. From project managers and structural engineers to electricians and plumbers, it’s safe to say I have worked with my fair share of trades....
What is Permitted Development?
Permitted development rights allow you to save time and money. They do this by giving you automatic permission to extend or renovate your home. This removes the need to apply for planning permission. But, what exactly does it cover and will your project qualify for...
Home Extensions: 5 Things You Need to Know
Creating new space for your home sounds like a very exciting and appealing idea. But we think there are a few things you should know about home extensions before you go ahead. The past year has seen us all stuck in our home a lot more than we used to be. This extra...
What are the UK Enterprise Awards?
Now in its fourth year, the UK Enterprise Awards is open to any business that trades within the UK that is considered a small to medium-sized enterprise. They aim to highlight small to medium-sized businesses across the country that endeavour to better business within...
3 Basement Conversion Ideas
Basements and cellars are what we do best, but have you ever wondered what you could turn your basement into? Check out our list of our favourite top three basement conversion ideas! Home Cinema If you are wanting that celebrity feeling or simply love snuggling up...
When it rains, it pours – Why John Newton is something to shout about!
I bet your first question is, who on earth is John Newton? John Newton essentially revolutionised the waterproofing game for builders, making damp problems a thing of the past. At CellarTech, we are proud to use John Newton’s waterproofing systems and products, we...
What is Underpinning?
Put simply, underpinning is a method of stabilising a property that has suffered either currently or previously from subsidence. In other words, the structure of the property has moved as a result of subsidence and the foundations need to be strengthened. The soil...
An Overview of Basement Waterproofing
Converting an existing basement or excavating a completely new basement is an excellent way of increasing your home’s living space while adding to its value. I always use John Newton waterproofing systems and materials. All their products follow the recommendations of...
Thinking of Selling? Renovate These Rooms…
Checkatrade recently conducted nationwide research to see what UK homeowners are thinking about the current housing market, what with the election and Brexit looming. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the majority (68%) of homeowners are expecting to be staying put for the next...
Would You Like Your Foundations Laid by a Robot?
Generally speaking, I am in favour of technology and the way it can make our lives easier. Drone technology, for example, has plenty of uses in the construction industry from security aspects to site surveying.I read recently about the rise of robot bricklayers,...
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