Tips & guides
Our Advice page is your one-stop-shop for home renovation tips, whether you're a new homeowner, experienced, or planning to buy a home soon.
Refer a friend, get £200: How our referral programme works
Renovations
Homeowner Support
Schedule of Works
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How do I know what to look for or value in a word of mouth recommendation?
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Renovations
Homeowner Support
Vetting
Did your builder leave mid-project with £15,000? Here’s a payment structure that would have protected you
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Renovations
Homeowner Support
Payment Plans
I no longer trust builders after a previous job was left unfinished. How do I move forward?
Homeowner Support
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Expertise
Renovations
I’m planning my first renovation and feel completely out of my depth. Where do I even start?
Expertise
Renovations
Homeowner Support
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My friend’s builder was brilliant for them. Why do I feel like that means nothing for my project?
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Expertise
Renovations
Homeowner Support
Bespoke Builder
I have a budget but I’m worried it’s wrong: How to set a renovation budget you can actually work with.
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Budget
Expertise
Renovations
Homeowner Support
Last time was a disaster: How to renovate with confidence the second time around.
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Support
Expertise
Renovations
Homeowner Support
My last builder was great at first, then ghosted me. What warning signs did I miss?
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Support
Expertise
Renovations
Homeowner Support
The ‘stupid questions’ every first-time renovator should actually be asking
Renovations
Homeowner Support
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Support
Expertise
How many trades does it really take to complete a bathroom project?
Support
Expertise
Pagers
Trades
How do I know when a builder is good and not just friendly or well priced?
Guidance
Management
Control
Support
Will I ‘rock the boat’ if I discuss an issue about my Pager with you?
Management
Control
Support
Guidance
How do I protect myself from a renovation going over budget and over time?
Design
Guidance
Management
Planning
Budget
Control
SoW
Builder’s wisdom: The advice every homeowner needs before starting a renovation
Guidance
Management
Planning
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What mistakes do homeowners make when renovating?
Planning
Guidance
Management
How to read a builder’s quote (and why most homeowners struggle with this)
Quotes
How much does a kitchen extension cost?
How to find good tradespeople in London
How will the UK’s new budget affect the home renovation and housing markets?
Industry
How much value does a new bathroom add to a house?
How much does a bathroom renovation cost in London?
How to choose a bathroom fitter that’s perfect for your project
How much it costs to tile a bathroom
Renovating can be empowering, not confusing – here’s how
Why accurate and comparable builders’ quotes are so important
The bathroom renovation process, simplified
Your bathroom renovation questions, answered
Your extension questions, answered
