Category: Extensions & Conversions

Infographic showing the renovation timeline for a UK home, illustrating the key stages from surveys to completion with icons and a semi-detached house background, created for the guide “How Long to Renovate a House.

How Long to Renovate a House: Full Renovation Timeline From Start to Finish 

Wondering how long to renovate a house in the UK? This homeowner guide breaks down realistic timelines for room refurbs, flat renovations and full “back to brick” projects. Learn the key stages, what planning permission and Building Regulations can add, and the most common causes of delays — plus practical ways to keep your renovation on schedule.

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Photorealistic image of a British semi-detached house under renovation, featuring a clear step-by-step renovation process with icons and labels for stages like survey, planning, permissions, structural work, and decoration — ideal visual guide for understanding how to renovate a house.

How to Renovate a House: Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide (UK) 

Planning how to renovate a house in the UK? This step-by-step beginner’s guide covers what to do first, the right renovation order, budgeting and phasing, plus when planning permission, permitted development and Building Regulations may apply. Learn how to avoid costly rework, reduce stress, and keep your project compliant from start to finish.

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Illustration of a house highlighting planning permission and building regulations involved in extension regulations for residential properties.

Extension Regulations UK: Planning Rules, Building Control & Compliance 

Extension regulations in the UK cover both planning permission and Building Regulations. This guide explains when you can extend without planning permission, when approval is required, and how Building Control applies to all extensions. A clear, homeowner-friendly breakdown to help you build legally, avoid mistakes, and protect your property’s value.

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Architect reviewing extension plans with a couple in front of a modern UK semi-detached house, featuring a rear extension shown in both photorealistic and architectural line drawing styles.

Extension Plans: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for UK Homeowners

Planning a home extension and keep hearing you need ‘extension
plans’? This plain

English
UK guide explains what extension plans include, when you need them for planning
permission and building regulations, typical costs, timescales, and how to avoid common
council and builder problems. Ideal for first

time renovators
who want to get drawings right
before spending thousands on building work.

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used to illustrate how long does it take to replace a kitchen image of a modern UK family kitchen mid-renovation, showing new cabinetry being installed and old units removed

How Long Does It Take to Replace a Kitchen? Full Step by Step Breakdown

Replacing a kitchen in the UK usually takes 7–14 days, depending on worktops, electrics, flooring and how well deliveries are coordinated. This guide breaks down every stage — removal, first fix, installation, finishing and compliance — so you know exactly what to expect before work starts and how to avoid the delays that catch many homeowners out.

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Modern UK family home interior mid-renovation, showing one side completed with fresh plaster and clean lines, and the other under construction with exposed joists and tools, highlighting the process of home renovations.

5 Unseen Challenges in Home Renovations

Home renovations can transform how you live, but many projects run into hidden challenges — from structural surprises and outdated wiring to planning permission triggers and unexpected building regulations. This guide explains the issues most homeowners don’t spot early enough, helping you plan smarter, avoid delays and keep your renovation compliant from day one.

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Split-view of a UK family home showing before-and-after renovation progress — one side fully furnished and bright, the other mid-remodel with exposed wooden framing and tools — illustrating how long does it take to remodel a house.

Full Guide: How Long Does It Take to Remodel a House Start to Finish

Remodelling a house in the UK can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the scale of work, approvals and contractor availability. This guide explains typical timelines, what affects them, and how to plan each stage—from drawings and planning permission to building control and construction—so your renovation runs smoothly from start to finish.

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Homeowner and construction professional reviewing Scope of Work for a construction project with architectural plans and a in a bright, modern planning space.

Scope of Work for a Construction Project: What UK Homeowners Must Include

A clear scope of work for a construction project helps UK homeowners avoid disputes, keep costs under control and ensure builders price the same job. This guide explains what to include, how to structure it and why a detailed scope supports smoother planning, building regulations compliance and contractor management from start to finish.

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