Things to Consider When Planning A House Extension If you desire more space and you feel that moving is not an option, the easiest way to acquire this additional area is to extend your existing property. There are only two real ways of doing this which is going up into ... Read More
There is no real perfect time to start any construction work, as the weather in the UK is so unpredictable. The commercial building sector does not stop construction over the winter months it just operates as normal and follows the necessary rules and accepts that progress maybe a little slower.
Building your own home is a very big commitment and one that should not be taken on lightly, there are a multitude of thing that you must be prepared for and doing your research is critical. This is a serious investment and get it wrong and you could face financial ruin!
Property renovations are a very interesting proposition especially if you have done your research. The amount of slightly rundown to outright derelict buildings available are bountiful, and if you select carefully you can grab yourself a real bargain and possibly make yourself a profit on the way. There are plenty of estate agents online to ... Read More
At CJK Builder we are pleased to support the LABC’s (Local Authority Building Control) new guide for building advice; it is now available for you to view on-line on the Durham County Council website.
To a lot of people the garage that is attached to their home is a wasted space which is filled up with clutter. The average garage width is approximately 2.5 metres, so unless you have a small car the chances are it will not fit in, or if it does you certainly will not be ... Read More
A loft conversion has a very similar end result to building an extension on your property;extra living space, but obviously this extra space is utilized by using the void that is created by a peaked roof. Due to the fact that your roof space already exists there is no loss of space to any garden areas ... Read More
Stonework is a very different and specialised scope to building works. It takes knowledge and experience to ascertain the correct source point and type of stone to be used. For example different types of stone are required depending on its application; a good illustration of this is a step opposed ... Read More
For any builder the question of whether or not to join a building trade association is an important one. Building trade associations have a high media profile and given the number of horror stories involving cowboy builders it is true that membership of a trade association may provide a sense of security to potential customers.
Building Regulations exist to ensure that certain standards of Health and Safety are adhered to with regards to people in and around buildings. But it must be remembered that they do not get involved in quality of workmanship, your local building control officer will only inspect certain stages of a build to ensure it is ... Read More
