Sliding doors – from Design for Me’s architects and designers Whether you are looking for ultra thin framed sliding doors, large format oak sliding doors or sliding doors for an open corner, here are some of the best architectural sliding doors from the architects on Design for Me. Click on the images below to see… Read more »
A Party Wall surveyor typically costs around £1,000 +VAT for a simple extension project. On some projects, two or even three surveyors are needed – particularly on more complex home projects such as basement extensions. In this case, the costs could be up to £6,000. Extension above by Bianca, architect in London. See more of… Read more »
If you’re planning a house extension, renovation or new self-build, finding the right architect can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best residential architects in Glasgow to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Glasgow area is brimming with talented architects and designers, so we have… Read more »
If you’re planning a house extension, renovation or new self-build, finding the right architect can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best residential architects in Edinburgh to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Edinburgh area is brimming with talented architects and designers, so we have… Read more »
If you’re planning a house extension, renovation or new self-build, finding the right architect can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best residential architects in Cheshire to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Cheshire area is brimming with talented architects and designers, so we have… Read more »
If you’re planning a house extension, renovation or new self-build, finding the right architect can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best residential architects in Liverpool and surrounding areas to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Liverpool area is brimming with talented architects and designers,… Read more »
If you’re planning a house extension, renovation or new self-build, finding the right architect can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best residential architects in Manchester to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Manchester area is brimming with talented architects and designers, so we have… Read more »
Architects fees for a ‘design and build’ project You can expect an architect’s fees to be less on a ‘design and build’ project than a traditionally procured project. The Fees Bureau (2022) found that average architects’ fees for a design and build private house project, varied between 5.8% – 10.1% depending on the construction… Read more »
The government has invested £12 billion with the aim of making our homes warmer and cheaper to heat. Funding is not given directly, but through installers, local authorities, energy companies and other bodies. You may have heard of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, where payments are made for seven years and are based… Read more »
After calculating how much your house extension will cost, it is essential to allow for an appropriate amount of contingency. Contingency budgeting enables you to prepare for unforeseen circumstances and unexpected costs that may arise during the extension project. In this article, we will explore the factors to consider when determining how much contingency to… Read more »
