Homebuilding & Renovating Premium gives you the opportunity to access a number of experts who can provide tailored help for your self-build, renovation or extension project
In need of some additional expertise for your self-build or extension project? Did you know that members of Homebuilding & Renovating Premium are able to book one-to-one video calls every month from one of our renowned industry experts?
You can sign up to Homebuilding & Renovating Premium for just £1 for your first month to enjoy this service along with a variety of other perks, including access to exclusive masterclasses, free tickets to our shows, have access to Plotfinder.net and a digital subscription to Homebuilding & Renovating magazine.
See below for details on this month's expert Q&A session.
You will have the option to provide notes on your project and include any specific questions which will help give context to your chat in advance, ensuring you make the most of your time with our expert.
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This month's expert
David Hilton, renewables and sustainability expert, will be hosting 15-minute calls with Homebuilding & Renovating Premium members on 30 April 2025. Slots are limited, so we recommend you act quickly to avoid disappointment. Please also note that the booking system will close at 9am on Friday 25 April.
He will be on hand to offer expert advice on building fabric and heating, including conventional, modern and alternative systems. So whether you want advice on everything from ground and air source heat pumps to solar panels and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems (MVHR), David has extensive knowledge in these areas.
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David Hilton
David is a fully qualified gas installer and refrigeration, air conditioning, renewables and ventilation engineer with over 38 years of experience.
He has a Master's degree in sustainable architecture and is an authority in sustainable building and energy efficiency, with extensive knowledge of building fabrics, heat recovery ventilation, renewables and heating systems.
Upcoming expert sessions
Having a Homebuilding & Renovating Premium subscription means you can book face-to-face appointments with a variety of experts on a monthly basis.
Here is what you have to look forward to over the coming months. Please note some of these will be subject to change, however, we strive to keep members informed regularly about our upcoming schedule to ensure you are getting the most out of your membership.
30 April: David Hilton, renewables and sustainability expert
19 May: Allan Corfield, chartered architect and self-build expert
June TBC: Simon Rix, planning consultant
Registering for Homebuilding & Renovating Premium costs just £1 for your first month. For any queries relating to our service, we would be delighted to assist you at homebuildingpremium@futurenet.com.
Teresa was part of a team that launched Easy Gardens in 2018 and worked as the Editor on this magazine. She has extensive experience writing and editing content on gardens and landscaping on brands such as Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors and Living Etc magazine. She has developed close working relationships with top landscape architects and leading industry experts, and has been exposed to an array of rich content and expertise.
In 2020 Teresa bought her first home. She and her partner worked alongside architects and builders to transform the downstairs area of her two bedroom Victorian house in north London into a usable space for her family. Along the way she learned the stresses, woes and joys of home renovation, and is now looking to her next project, landscaping the back garden.
