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Practical, honest guides to planning, cost and process for anyone considering building work in East London and Essex — written by the team that actually does the building.

Loft conversion cost guide

How much does a loft conversion cost in East London?

A straight-talking guide to what drives the price up or down.

Read about Loft Conversions
Planning permission for a house extension

Do you need planning permission for a house extension in Essex?

What falls under permitted development, and what doesn't.

Read about Design & Planning
Design and build versus separate architect and builder

Design and build vs. hiring an architect and a builder separately

What actually changes when one team owns the whole job.

Read about Design & Planning
Single-storey versus double-storey extensions

Single-storey vs double-storey extensions: which adds more value?

How to weigh up cost, disruption and long-term space.

Read about Home Extensions
What to expect from a new build project

What to expect from a new build project, start to finish

A realistic look at the stages, from survey to handover.

Read about New Builds
Refurbishing a period or listed property

Refurbishing a period or listed property in East London & Essex

What's allowed, what's not, and how to plan around it.

Read about Refurbishments

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