Costs, problems and hiring advice for builders.
Sourced guides for homeowners on builders: what jobs cost, how to spot problems and how to choose. Looking for someone local? See our independently researched Top 5 builders in towns and cities across the UK.
The permitted development limits that let many single-storey rear extensions skip planning permission, and when you still need to apply.
How to find and vet a builder for a house extension, the red flags that predict problems later, and what a genuinely useful quote should include.