Updated 16th March 2026
Home Improvement Guidance
Helping you navigate the steps involved in improving your home and saving energy
Updated 16th March 2026
Helping you navigate the steps involved in improving your home and saving energy
Home Improvement Guidance
When planning a project, you'll need to:
The guides below are designed to help you navigate the steps and considerations involved in improving your home
Planning a Loft Conversion
Converting your loft is a popular way to increase living space in your home. Our guide explores what to consider when planning a loft conversion
Building and Designing Your Home Extension
This guide explains the key structural and design elements involved in creating a safe, functional and comfortable extension
Planning and Preparing for a Home Extension
This guide will help you with where to start, planning permissions and different types of extensions
What to do if Your Builder Asks For More Money Than Agreed
Guidance on how to assess whether a price increase is legitimate and determine when escalation may be appropriate
What to do if Your Builder Stops Responding
Guidance on what evidence to gather and what steps to take, should your tradesperson stop responding to you
Unlocking the Potential of Your Garage
Here’s a guide that will help you shape your garage into a space that you’ll love using
What Happens if Something Goes Wrong?
This guide walks you through what to do if you’re unhappy with work in your home, from talking to your tradesperson, to making a formal complaint
Excavating a Basement
This guide explains what excavation involves, how risks can be managed, and the key factors that affect cost, time and safety when creating or enlarging a basement
Building a Basement
Whether you’re considering adding a new basement or converting an existing one, this guide explains what to consider before you start, from planning permission to costs and safety
Electric Vehicle Chargers
More and more people in the UK are buying electric vehicles (EVs). This is mainly because the government is planning to end the sale of new cars and vans that run on petrol or diesel by 2040
Energy Efficiency
An energy-efficient home saves money, saves energy and is better for the environment
Repair and Maintenance
This guide offers practical advice on home repairs, covering permissions, safety, certificates, and when to hire qualified experts
How Do I Find The Right Tradesperson?
This article guides homeowners on how to choose the right tradesperson for home improvements
How Do I Plan My Project?
Get practical advice on planning your home project, understanding contracts, and ensuring safe, smooth work
Permissions For My Project
This guide will help you understand planning permissions and building regulations
Should I Hire a Skip?
This guide will help you decide if hiring a skip is appropriate for your home improvement project
Preparing Your Home for a Tradesperson
This guide will help you take the necessary steps to ensure home renovations go smoothly for you and your tradesperson
Protecting the Welfare of Everyone
This guide will help you to plan accordingly to ensure the welfare of everyone is maintained during renovation
Hazardous Materials - Hidden Dangers
This guide will highlight toxic materials lurking in your home renovation projects and how to manage them
Utility Safety Tips
This guide will help you take the right precautions and ensure your property and you are protected