Building an extension for the first time? Then read our ultimate guide to planning and building the best space for your budget

Knocking down internal walls can help you reconfigure your home’s layout and create larger, open plan spaces. We break down the process, costs and everything else you need to know

Here's what not to do when renovating to make sure your project doesn't end up as a money pit

Our quick guide to building regulations for extensions breaks down the key sections you need to know and how to navigate regulation documents in England, Wales and Scotland

If you are wondering what underpinning costs, we have the answers — plus a guide to all the possible causes of subsidence

Opening up a fireplace can often be a job undertaken on a DIY basis by renovators — and it is certainly one well worth doing. Our guide will take you through the process

Your loft conversion stairs need to look good as well as comply with Building Regulations. Here’s what you should consider in order to get the design spot on

If you find yourself asking if your loft is suitable for conversion then make sure you put your mind at rest and consider these key factors before calling in the builders

While asbestos roof tiles are potentially dangerous, they may not pose an immediate threat. Find out how to correctly identify and safely dispose of them with this expert guide

Hip to gable loft conversions help properties with space-inhibiting hipped roofs add extra room for new loft accommodation. Here’s what you need to know.

Loft conversion costs can vary quite drastically thanks to numerous key factors. Make sure you keep them in mind when planning your project

A building survey offers a professional assessment of a property’s condition, ensuring you make an informed decision when buying a renovation project. Here’s what you need to know

Bungalow loft conversions are a brilliant way to add lots of space at an affordable price. Here’s what you need to know

Building Regulations are often needed whether you have applied for planning permission or not. Our guide explains what to do

Get your Party Wall Agreement in place, and your project underway with our complete guide to everything you need to do

The Party Wall Act is crucial if you’re planning work that will affect a shared wall between you and your neighbours. Here’s what you need to know

When it comes to floor screed, liquid options are shaking up the normally sedate screed world. Ian Rock explains why

Paying close attention to the structure, insulation and coverings of flat roof extensions is key to building a low-maintenance, leak-free and durable roof, says chartered surveyor Ian Rock

A guide to converting a loft with a difficult roof construction. Includes advice on headroom, trussed rafters, telescopic joists, building regulations and more

Unstable ground? Clay soil? Trees? Sloping land? ‘Difficult’ sites can quickly become expensive to build on. Surveyor Ian Rock provides solutions for even the most problematic of plots

Not only can injected damp treatments be a waste of money, they can also do untold damage when applied to homes that don’t need them

We often adopt an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach when it comes to our chimneys, but restoring neglected stacks is money well spent, says chartered surveyor Ian Rock

Whether concrete or stone and wood laid over earth, old solid floors can be subject to a number of ailments

From cracks in the plaster to soundproofing (or lack of it), internal walls can throw up all sorts of problems in old homes. Step in chartered surveyor Ian Rock with the solutions