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.

Real renovation costs

Honest cost guides for every renovation type; bathrooms, kitchens, extensions, loft conversions and more. Know what to budget.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Tender Process

Expert Advice

How to find a reliable builder, what to put in your contract, and the trade-specific advice we give our own clients.

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Processes & Timelines

How long will it actually take? Stage-by-stage timeline guides for every project type, from a bathroom refresh to a full house renovation.

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Ideas & Inspiration

Renovation inspiration for London homes; Victorian terraces, flats, extensions and everything in between.

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The Page Updates

Updates, news, and our thoughts on the renovation industry.

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Tips & guides

Real renovation costs

Expert Advice

Processes & Timelines

Ideas & Inspiration

The Page Updates

How many quotes should I get?

What do I need to give builders so they can quote accurately?

Should decorating and flooring be in the quote?

Should the bathroom suite be a PC sum?

Should the kitchen units be in the builder’s price or bought separately?

Why is the cheapest quote usually the most expensive in the end?

Why are builders’ quotes so different for the same job?

Is it a bad sign if a quote has no breakdown?

What’s the difference between a quote and an estimate?

What is a prime cost sum and how much should I allow?

What is a provisional sum?

What are preliminaries and why are they so expensive?

Every renovation hits a problem. What matters is how it’s handled.

What is a Schedule of Works?

Drowning in decisions before the reno’s even started? Here’s what actually matters

Refer a friend, get £200: How our referral programme works

How do I know what to look for or value in a word of mouth recommendation?

Did your builder leave mid-project with £15,000? Here’s a payment structure that would have protected you

I no longer trust builders after a previous job was left unfinished. How do I move forward?

I’m planning my first renovation and feel completely out of my depth. Where do I even start?

My friend’s builder was brilliant for them. Why do I feel like that means nothing for my project?

I have a budget but I’m worried it’s wrong: How to set a renovation budget you can actually work with.

Last time was a disaster: How to renovate with confidence the second time around.

My last builder was great at first, then ghosted me. What warning signs did I miss?

The ‘stupid questions’ every first-time renovator should actually be asking

How many trades does it really take to complete a bathroom project?

How do I know when a builder is good and not just friendly or well priced?

Will I ‘rock the boat’ if I discuss an issue about my Pager with you?

How do I protect myself from a renovation going over budget and over time?

Builder’s wisdom: The advice every homeowner needs before starting a renovation