The entire economy took a massive hit last year, due to soaring costs, problems moving materials and labour, and the effects of the war in Ukraine. While some of the problems have eased slightly this year, the economy remains problematic, and this is certainly hitting...
Have you considered building an extension for your home? You wouldn’t be alone. The cost of buying property is so high today that the most cost-effective way of upsizing is often to extend your current property, rather than moving. However, extending your home has to be...
Piling is one of the most versatile construction techniques. It can be used for anything from strengthening the foundations of your home for an extension to major infrastructure work like bridges or oil rigs. So how do you tell which contractor is just right for...
Flood damage can have a variety of causes, from extreme weather to pipes bursting inside the property. In the end, though, it comes to much the same thing — your property and possessions can suffer severe water damage. The good news is that in almost all...
Unless your home is fairly new, you can expect that at some stage you’ll need some kind of work done on it. This could be anything from making the façade look more attractive to ensure that it doesn’t collapse, but how can you tell which...
The past few years have been challenging for the construction industry. Many projects had to be halted during the worst period of lockdown, and just as we were returning to normal, the construction sector (along with the rest of the country) was hit by galloping...
We all depend on our homes to shelter us, keeping us warm and safe from the elements. Most of the time, your house will do just that — but elements of its structure suffer wear and tear over the years. Does your home need a...
You may have been advised, by a builder or surveyor, that you need to have your house underpinned. But what does that actually mean? What’s the process, and why should it be done? And are there any consequences of your house being underpinned? Why Would a...
If there’s one confident prediction we can make about 2023, it’s that we’re all going to be looking for ways to save money. With both prices and interest rates soaring, it’s gone from a preference to a necessity. This will certainly apply to any construction work...
A well-built house should ideally last for many years without anything but minor damage, but this doesn’t always happen. A range of environmental factors (most often involving the foundations) can compromise the building, causing structural damage. But how can you tell if your house has structural...