Buying an Extended Bungalow in Canvey Island? Check for Building Regulations and Planning Approval Before You Make an Offer If you are considering purchasing a house or bungalow in Canvey Island that has been extended, there is one issue that…
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Buying an Extended Bungalow in Canvey Island? Check for Building Regulations and Planning Approval Before You Make an Offer
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Have You Got a Problem With Dropped or Cracked First-Floor Bay Windows?
Have You Got a Problem With Dropped or Cracked First-Floor Bay Windows? Why Incorrect uPVC Replacements Can Cause Serious Structural Issues in Victorian Homes: First-floor bay windows are a defining feature of many Victorian and Edwardian properties. They add elegance,…
Tagged with: bay window, cracking, property, seperation, upvc, victorian
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Case study Large Rear Extension,Side infill, Internal Alterations and Re-forming an Existing Ensuite In Rayleigh Essex.
UPDATED 2nd October 2024 An Interesting job we’ve been working on based in Rayleigh Essex involving : Removal of an existing boiler out-building Creation of a rear extension Infilling a recessed patio area at side over which the original roof…
Tagged with: essex, Extension, rayleigh, rear extension, Residential
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Posted in Blog, Case Studies, Residential
The Benefits of Using a Local Building Surveyor for Your Property Purchase
The Benefits: Purchasing a property is an exciting life step, but it can also be a stressful one. There are endless amounts of paperwork, financial decisions to be made, and a multitude of tests to ensure that the property is…
Why a professional building survey is crucial for your property
Building Survey : Introduction: A building survey plays a vital role in assessing the condition and potential issues of a property before making a purchase. This article provides an in-depth understanding of professional building surveys and highlights their significance for…
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Latest Changes in UK Building Regulations
Latest Changes in UK Building Regulations If you’re planning to build or renovate a property in the UK, it’s essential that you understand the country’s building regulations. These regulations are designed to ensure that all new and existing buildings are…
Tagged with: approved documents, building regulations, changes, MB Design & Surveyors Ltd, MB Design and Surveyors Ltd, recent, to, uk
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Only 20% of home purchasers having professional building surveys?
Only 20% of home purchasers having professional building surveys? This is pennywise pound unwise in the worst way in my opinion and here’s why I think this. Because of what was going on in the economy and the housing market…
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Two Storey Side and Rear Extension in Rayleigh Essex
Rendered Finished Two Storey Side and Rear Extension in Rayleigh Essex. We were working in Rayleigh last week. A job we designed and produced the planning and building regulations drawings for was just around the corner. This was on the…
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Bungalow to house conversion in Rayleigh Essex
New England Style Bungalow to house conversion in Rayleigh Essex We were working in Rayleigh last week. A job we designed and produced the planning and building regulations drawings for was just around the corner. Evidently, the building work was…
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Neighbour Consultation Scheme (Prior Approval) PD Permitted Development for Extensions
Neighbour Consultation Scheme (Prior Approval) PD Permitted Development for Extensions : What Are the Pro’s and Cons? The Government within the permitted development rules allows for extensions to be brought out further than the usual normal PD limits under what…
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