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Find practical guidance on refurbishment, extensions, leasehold approvals, planning and costs. Search by topic or London area to help plan your project.

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Where are you in your project?

Choose the decision you need to make next. Use the editable project brief and planning worksheets alongside the relevant guide, and return as the project develops.

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Considering a purchase

Explore a feasibility review before committing to a property. If you already have a survey, identify the repairs and investigations it raises.

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Setting a budget

Understand the basis and limits of square-metre comparisons, then record your own scope, allowances and exclusions in the budget worksheet.

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Planning a house refurbishment

Work through the brief, investigations, design, approvals, tender, construction and handover decisions for a house.

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Planning a flat refurbishment

Start with the lease, building constraints and shared services before fixing the layout, specification and works programme.

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Comparing contractors

Compare the proposed scope, exclusions, responsibilities and contract arrangements alongside the price.

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Preparing for works

Assign decisions, check their evidence and dependencies, and record the actual deadlines agreed for your project.

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Completion and handover

Track commissioning, documents, care information, snags and open issues through completion.

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Explore existing services

These service pages explain the work offered. For a planning journey, start with the guides and tools above.

Loft Conversions

Transform unused roof space into a bedroom, office, or suite. Covers dormer, mansard, Velux and hip-to-gable types, planning, costs and timelines.

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House Extensions

Rear, side-return, wrap-around and two-storey extensions. Planning permission, permitted development, structural design and cost breakdowns.

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Kitchen Renovations

Layout planning, worktop selection, cabinetry, lighting, ventilation and smart technology. Budgets from refreshes to luxury redesigns.

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Bathroom Renovations

Walk-in showers, wet rooms, freestanding baths, tiling, underfloor heating and ventilation. Design inspiration and practical guidance.

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Basement Conversions

Excavation, underpinning, waterproofing, light wells and ventilation. Costs, party wall issues and creative uses from cinemas to wine cellars.

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Home Refurbishment

Whole-house renovation from rewiring and replumbing to structural repairs, insulation upgrades and interior design. Period and modern properties.

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Browse the guide library

Filter by topic, region or London area. This directory includes editorial guides and existing service pages; service pages explain the work offered, while guides help with planning decisions.

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Extensions & Conversions

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305 resources

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31 resources

Area & Specialist Guides

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