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Things to consider when choosing external doors for your home

The fact is that your front door is the first part of your home that visitors will see and many of us…

Solar panel battery storage – a quiet revolution?

Are we seeing a second revolution in terms of solar panels? Solar panels saw a huge surge in interest in the last…

Move or improve? The age old question

Should I stay or should I go? It’s a common dilemma for homeowners looking to upgrade their living space. On one hand,…

Myths and Misconceptions: Loft conversions

Deciding to create more space in your loft is almost always a great idea. It is relatively inexpensive, it can create plenty…

Could your cavity wall insulation be causing damp problems?

In recent years, due to government campaigns and free offers, more and more homeowners have been having wall cavity insulation added to…

House Extension Online Survey: 64% Of Brits Put Off Buying a House Near Fracking Sites

In a new survey commissioned by House-Extension.co.uk, and conducted by OnePoll, it has been revealed that up to 64% of homeowners would…

5 Things to think about when planning an extension

People choose to extend their homes for a variety of reasons – to add value, to make it more balanced or to…

Planning Permission Series: Permission for solar panels

Enhancing your home with a new extension is a great idea, but you might want to take the opportunity to make it…

Planning Permission Series: Biomass planning requirements

When it comes to renewable energy, biomass is one of the most efficient and energy saving options you can choose. You can…

Planning Permission Series: Extending A Flat

With housing being in short supply across many parts of the UK, it is very common for houses to be split into…