Home Improvements

Home improvements to a property cover a huge range of work, from small renovation projects such as fitting a new kitchen or bathroom through to large scale extensions and conversions.

We've put together an invaluable guide of the whole home improvement process. From start to finish, we have information on rules and regulations, hiring professional help and finding reliable contractors. We also run through common ways of avoiding problems.

So whether your planning extensive restoration work, or just want double glazing, you'll find all the home improvement information you could ever want in this section.

Planning Work: Everything you need to know about planning and arranging essential works such as re-roofing, re-wiring and damp-proofing.
Rules & Regulations: If you're thinking of doing any major changes or building work, make sure that you know the rules on planning permissions and building consent before you start.
Getting Work Done Professionally: Your guide to finding and hiring professionals to work on your house.
Extensions & Conversions: A look at the planning, design and other issues you'll need to think about when adding an extension, carrying out a conversion or changing the structure of your house.