Getting planning permission in Hounslow for backland sites is tricky. Add a conservation area? Even trickier. A developer came to us with a site at 51 Thornbury Road in Isleworth. It sat in the Spring Grove Conservation Area. The local planning authority had strict...
Party wall disputes can turn house extensions and building work into stressful nightmares. Whether you’re planning proposed works, removing a chimney breast, or digging foundations near adjoining properties, understanding disputes over party walls saves you...
Want to remove a load bearing wall? Want to take down a load bearing wall to make the room feel bigger? The cost to remove a load bearing wall starts at £1,500. It goes up to £5,000. But wait. When it comes to removing a load bearing wall, there’s more. The cost...
Planning a rear extension? The regulations feel overwhelming at first—foundations, drainage, structural calculations, Building Control sign-offs. But here’s the reality: rear extensions follow predictable compliance patterns once you understand what Building...
Planning an extension is exciting. But you need to understand building regulations drawings and planning permission first. This guide covers building a single storey extension or two-storey addition. Following the building regulations keeps your house extension safe,...
