Building a New Home

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Building a New Home

If you plan to build a new home, you will no doubt have lots of questions about how best to proceed. I am here to help you to understand the different things you need to consider when planning and constructing a new property. I don't work in the construction industry but last year, I successfully built a new property using a team of construction contractors. The contractors were real professionals who worked quickly and to a very high standard. They were very kind to me and took the time to explain exactly what they were doing at each stage of the construction job.

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Is a commercial shed perfect for your business?

5 December 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Are you seeking a home for your commercial business? One option you may not have considered is a shed. Often when people think of sheds, the image that comes to mind is a place to store items of gardening or farm equipment, or perhaps a space to put items that you only use on an occasional basis. That is not at all how you should think about commercial sheds. Large, purpose-built sheds can be used for industrial and commercial purposes as well as for storage. Read More …

What to Review When Picking Your Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets

5 December 2018
 Categories: , Blog

Polycarbonate roofing sheets have so many applications in the home. Whether you're looking to build a new carport or replace your old pergola roof, choosing the correct polycarbonate roofing sheets is essential. But with a large selection of roofing sheets present in the market, making the right choice can be a bit confusing, especially if you're an average homeowner. This guide outlines what to look into to ensure you choose the appropriate polycarbonate sheets for your roofing project. Read More …

Features That Make a New Home More Attractive to Potential Buyers

3 December 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When working with a home builder to construct new homes for sale, you want to ensure you include features that appeal to the widest range of buyers. What you, as a developer, may want in a home may not be what appeals to today's homebuyers, so it's good to think of features that will increase the value of your new homes and ensure they get sold as quickly as possible. Note a few of today's popular features that make a home more desirable to potential buyers and discuss these with your builder as needed. Read More …

Underpinning – Why You Need It and the Methods Employed

30 November 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

One of the more commonly sought services for pre-existing structures is underpinning. The process entails the stabilisation as well as the strengthening of your pre-existing property by installing pins, beams or concrete under the foundation. However, the type of underpinning that your house will require will vary depending on the kind of damage that your foundation has acquired and the ground underneath. Thus, underpinning is carried out in various methods to ensure that the type performed will be suited to your individual requirements. Read More …

Avoid Blocked Drains in Your Home with These Simple Tips

30 November 2018
 Categories: , Blog

Blocked drains can prove to be unpleasant and may disrupt your daily activities around the house. It can also be expensive to have a plumber come in to help unblock the drains, and they have to dig down to get to a drain pipe, which is a complicated process. Note a few helpful tips to avoid blocked drains. Watch What You Put, Pour or Flush Down Your Drain Most of the sewer blockages result from the items that homeowners put in their drains or flush down their toilets. Read More …