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As a trusted Buckinghamshire building contractor with over 30 years experience, we wanted to share our top tips, building project inspiration, building guides and answers to frequently asked questions in our building blog. Find out what you need to know and more to build your dream home.

What You Need to Know Before Starting a Project with Restoration Builders in Bucks

Do you have the good fortune to live in one of the charming period cottages, historic farmhouses or even grand manor houses that dot the...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Jul 24 min read

Understanding OH&P in Construction

Managing costs and profit is crucial in any business and all will have added an allowance for OH&P when calculating their selling prices,...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Jun 174 min read

VAT in Construction

Understanding the VAT implications of construction and renovation projects in the UK can significantly impact your project's budget and...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Apr 243 min read

What are Prelims in Construction?

When budgeting for a construction project, you may come across the term ‘prelims’ or ‘preliminary costs.’ But what are prelims in...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Mar 273 min read

Should I Move or Improve My Home?

When it comes to deciding whether to move to a new home or improve your existing one, homeowners often find themselves swayed by...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Jan 135 min read

What is an RFI in Construction?

In Construction, RFI simply stands for R equest f or I nformation but in fact it’s a whole series of requests for information because all...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Nov 8, 20244 min read

Extending a Barn Conversion

Do you have a barn conversion you’d like to extend? Well, good news for your architect because he or she must help you. Almost all the...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Oct 21, 20244 min read

Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Sums

Discover what Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Sums are and uncover the differences between them both.

Paul, Compliance Manager

Apr 17, 20243 min read

Do I Need a Party Wall Agreement?

Do you or your neighbour want to do some work on or near to the party wall between your houses? Then, unless the work is minor and...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Mar 7, 20245 min read

Why Winter is an Ideal Time to Start Your Building Project

As a seasoned and experienced building contractor, we have often found that homeowners find the idea of starting a construction project...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Feb 9, 20242 min read

Do I need Building Regulations?

‘Do I need building regulations?’ is a question that we hear quite a lot. Here in our latest blog we cover what building regulations are,...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Oct 25, 20234 min read

Things you should know before you choose your builder

When it comes to building work and obtaining a building quotation it can be the start of a daunting process. How do you know which is the...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Aug 29, 20235 min read

Victorian Cottage Renovation Tips

Planning a Victorian Cottage renovation can be an exciting time but what’s important is that the finished project should be all you want...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Nov 18, 20223 min read

Listed Building Renovation Guide

When it comes to a Listed building renovation it’s important to take into consideration what the renovation process will involve. If you...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Oct 4, 20224 min read

Renovations Builders Buckinghamshire Top Questions We Get Asked

As an outstanding, traditional renovations building contractor based in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire we have over 30 years of...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Jul 30, 20222 min read

House Extensions Buckinghamshire Inspiration

Thinking about your ideal house extension is exciting, but navigating planning permissions, building regulations, and structural...

Paul, Compliance Manager

May 5, 20223 min read

Extension and Renovation Guide

Your Guide to House Extensions and Renovations Have you been contemplating an extension to your home or a substantial renovation which...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Feb 17, 20213 min read

What Is an Asbestos Survey and Do I Need One?

Every responsible builder has to comply with a huge volume of legislation and regulation. Fortunately, our clients have no need to be...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Jul 21, 20192 min read

Duties of the Principal Contractor

The Construction Design & Management (CDM 2015) regulations, which govern all construction work, require a Principal Contractor to be...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Nov 27, 20181 min read

Tips for Choosing a Builder

When it comes to a building project, choosing the right builder can make all the difference. Whether you are planning a home renovation,...

Paul, Compliance Manager

Oct 25, 20183 min read