10 Steps to Get the Best Out of Your Building Project
Planning building work can feel a bit overwhelming—especially if it’s your first time. We put this guide together to help you feel confident, informed, and in control at every stage of your project.
Whether you’re planning a big renovation or a small home improvement, this step-by-step guide is here to:
Answer common questions
Explain how the process works
Help you avoid surprises
Make sure you feel supported from start to finish
As a small, family-run business, we believe clear communication and honest advice make all the difference—and that starts before the first brick is even laid.
Do I need planning permision?
The following projects are typical work that needs approval:
New buildings (domestic, commercial or industrial).
Home extensions such as a kitchen, bedroom, lounge or garage.
Loft conversions.
Internal structural alterations, such as the removal of a load-bearing wall.
Installation of new heating boilers and other similar appliances.
New chimneys or flues.
New windows in walls or roof space.
Installation of cavity insulation.
Underpinning of foundations.
Replacement of roof coverings with a heavier or lighter material.
Replacement glazing and doors.
The 'material alteration' or 'material change of use' of a building.
Domestic electrical installation works.
Demolition of a building.
Please note, the above list is not exhaustive but is intended as a guide.
If you are carrying out work near a neighbouring boundary, the Party Wall Act etc 1996 may apply.