Choosing a Renovation Company: What Matters Besides the Quoted Price?
Look at the content of the quote before the price: items of work, materials, time, payment plan, guarantee and completed…
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I Bought an Old Home: Where Should I Start the Renovation?
In an old home wiring, plumbing and damp are checked first; then essential work, budget and order are settled. Decoratio…
Home Renovation: One Company or Separate Tradesmen?
For a multi-trade renovation one company has the edge: order, schedule and responsibility sit in one place. For a single…
Why Do a Survey and a Design Matter in a Workplace Renovation?
In a workplace a survey and a design fix the time and budget in advance: dimensions, services, building rules and the pr…
Which Jobs Cause the Most Extra Cost in a Home Renovation?
Extra cost mostly appears after strip-out: old pipework, poor plaster and screed, damp. The second big cause is decision…
Why Is a Survey Carried Out Before a Renovation?
In a survey the home is measured and the walls, floors and services are examined. A price given by phone is a guess; a w…
What Must Be Checked When Renovating an Old Home?
In an old home the hidden things are checked first: wiring, water pipes, drains, damp, plaster, windows and doors, and f…
What Should You Consider Before Starting an Office Renovation?
Before an office renovation, settle the building rules, the layout, power and data needs, acoustics and the working sche…
Where Should You Start a Home Renovation?
A renovation starts with a list of needs: first write what will be done, then settle the budget, survey, priorities and …