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Upward extensions under the new 2020 Permitted Development Rights

Are double storey loft extensions achievable? In 2020 the UK government introduced sweeping new rules (in theory) allowing upward extensions, categorised under Classes AA, AB, AC, and AD. These classes can allow for generous upward extensions under permitted...

City Lofts London Awarded Best of Houzz 2023

City Lofts London Awarded Best of Houzz 2023 The annual people’s choice award recognises professionals among the Houzz community who stand out in both talent and customer service [London, UK], 15 February, 2023 – City Lofts London has won a “Best of Houzz” award for...

6 steps to complete your house renovation on a high

You're ready to complete your house renovation when your builder has returned to site at the close of the agreed defects liability period to address any lingering issues, before collecting the retention payment, and that’s that – project finished. During the...

Common construction disputes that can arise on a building project

With the best house extension process and the best practices followed, you will have naturally reduced the risk of a home improvement disaster. However, no plan is completely foolproof and incidents can still occur, so let’s consider some of the common construction...

8 crazy mistakes to avoid during house extensions

House extensions: everything you need to avoid As we have seen on our sojourn through the house extensions process, the road-to-home improvement glory is littered with potholes, each of which could leave your renovation plans with a nasty, potentially journey-ending...

How to interact with your builder effectively

Working with a builder can be difficult. Creating an environment of clear and simple communication between you, your design team and your build team is extremely important throughout the house extension process. Here are five best practices of how to interact with...

4 stages to closing out a building project

Understand the steps to closing out a building project Knowing how to successfully lead to a construction project closeout is crucial. The final stages of construction represent a potentially vulnerable point in the client–builder relationship, so it is critical to...

How much does a loft conversion cost?

How much does a loft conversion cost? This question has to be in the top five most commonly asked questions that folk ask when first considering getting a loft conversion. Moreover the answer to this question is the most commonly wrongly answered. So how much does a...

Fibreglass VS Rubberoid Roof

When it comes to roofing materials, two options that are commonly used are fiberglass and rubberoid. Here we are compairing Fibreglass VS Rubberoid Roof, so that you can make a better and informed decision. Both have their own set of pros and cons, and it's important...

Tolerance and contingency in construction

What do we mean by tolerance and contingency in construction and what does it mean for homeowners? Tolerance and contingency in construction are similar but different concepts. As a homeowner undertaking a house extension, it is handy to know what they are, why they...

Snagging list: how to snag your building project effectively

Snagging is an integral part of closing out any building project. It's important to know what is a snagging list for a successful building project. You may already be familiar with the term, particularly if you have undergone some sort of building renovation in past....

Turn a Leaky Roof into a Loft Conversion

There are many costs that are associated with owning a home and each month alone presents a whole range of bills that have to be paid. However, homes can cost more money, especially when things go wrong and that is specifically true for the roof of your home.

Attic Conversion Cost

Attic Conversion Cost

Attic conversion cost Not surprisingly a lot of people search “attic conversion cost” when they want to know an attic conversion cost for their home. What is surprising is just how wrong the results of the search actually are. An attic conversion cost will range from...

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Press Release: City Lofts named London’s Heavenly Builder

Press Release: City Lofts named London’s Heavenly Builder

16.05.17 PRESS RELEASE, Ridgemount PR (Mortlake)   Deepak & Kulveer of City Lofts have been named the most Heavenly Builder in the London Region as part of the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) Master Builder Awards 2017. Now in its 13th year, the Master...

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Loft Conversion Architect

Loft Conversion Architect

Mini-guide on loft conversion Architects. What is a loft conversion Architect? As the name suggests a loft conversion Architect is an Architect who produces plans for loft conversions. More pertinently this particular breed of Architect specialises in loft conversions...

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Loft Conversion Plans

Loft Conversion Plans

Mini-guide on how to get your loft conversion plans off the ground What are loft conversion plans? Loft conversion plans are a set of architectural drawings and calculations produced with the purpose of designing a loft conversion, which complies with both local...

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Professional Contractors in London

Professional Contractors in London

Professional Builder in London Why it pays to hire a professional Builder When planning a home improvement, the first port of call for most of us is to look for a builder to carry out the work, however,  most people don’t have a builder on speed dial and need to find...

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Loft Conversion Price

Loft Conversion Price

It is not a surprise that most people search “loft conversion price” when unsurprisingly enough they want a loft conversion price. However what is a surprise is just how wrong the results of the search are. According to a leading search engine (so it must be true,...

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Officially the UK’s most customer-friendly Contractors

Officially the UK’s most customer-friendly Contractors

City Lofts London, Awarded Best Of Houzz 2017,   Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Improvement and Design Professionals in the UK and Around the World   London, England, 20th January 2017 – City Lofts London has won “Best Of Customer Service” on...

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Queens Park Loft Conversion

Queens Park Loft Conversion

Read the full transcript of this Queens Park loft conversion and watch the full before and after video, at the end of the case study. Please introduce yourselves… I'm Jane, and I'm Brent. Thomas. And this is our house…. Why did you opt for a loft conversion? This was...

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Willesden Loft Conversion

Willesden Loft Conversion

Read the full transcript of this Willesden loft conversion and watch the full before and after video, at the end of the case study. Tell us about yourself and the project… Hi, I'm Simon Morgan and we're here in my house to talk about the work City Lofts did for me. I...

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Whitton Loft Conversion

Whitton Loft Conversion

Read the full transcript of this Whitton loft conversion and watch the full before and after video, at the end of the case study. Describe the work carried out… Okay, so we converted a loft and we added a bedroom and an en-suite. Why did you want a loft conversion?...

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Oxhey Loft Conversion

Oxhey Loft Conversion

Read the full transcript of this Oxhey loft conversion and watch the full before and after video, at the end of the case study. Why did you need a loft conversion? There were two reasons I would say. One was the requirement that we wanted an en-suite master bedroom,...

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