Tag: Builders
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Why it’s important to hire a Rated builder – guest post by Jonnie Irwin
Having a good builder makes all the difference. Often projects evolve and change – AKA ‘growers’ – and a good builder will be able to work with you to deliver a quality finish. My builder boxed in the waste pipe from the flat above, sound proofed it and double skimmed it. This means that in…
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Before you start a home improvement project – guest post by Jonnie Irwin
You should always speak to your neighbours before you start a renovation project, especially in a shared communal block. This won’t just prevent them getting upset further down the line, but there could also be a time when your tradesman needs emergency access to their properties. I was away filming when my builder was renovating my…
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HBF: Govt should back housebuilding
The government should be looking to help the housing sector, one expert has claimed. Steve Turner, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation (HBF), made the assertion and the introduction of policies to kick-start the sector could benefit builders in Manchester. Mr Turner observed it is important the industry “finds a way of increasing…