How to save money and maximise your project potential from planning, cost savings to completion.
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Sterlingbuild - 11 Jul 2023
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Home Improvement Guide - Planning, Costs & Inspiration
Whether you’re improving your home with a renovation, or just adding an extra chink of light, Sterlingbuild is here to help. We will provide inspiration, guidance, and top tips, so you can get the most out of your project.
This handy guide answers some of the frequently asked home renovation questions.
As the cost of living continues to impact the UK's spending power, Sterlingbuild has compiled a guide to help you plan, prepare, and manage your renovation costs.
Where Do I Start?
Planning is key. Every project needs to begin with asking "what do I want to achieve?". Are you designing an easier setting for entertaining and dining? Is it about adding that wow factor? Or is energy efficiency and managing living costs at the heart of your design? Every project is different, and it is essential that those requirements are factored into the planning process.
Planning Your Home Improvement Project
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How Much Could My Renovation Project Cost?
As mortgage rates continue to rise, more people are considering renovating their existing property as an alternative to moving. It is important to recognise that home renovation costs can vary massively depending on the type of work you are looking to undertake and the finish you want to achieve. To maximise your budget, we recommend researching the various costs associated with your project and budget accordingly to ensure you achieve your vision within your budget.
While the type of project varies there are some standard costs that should be budgeted for whatever the renovation.
- Architect costs.
- Plans & planning permission.
- Building Control.
- Builders.
To get started on maximising
What Are My Renovation Options?
Homeowners in the UK are embracing the ‘improve, don’t move’ trend, as costs to move and mortgage rates increase. Many look to maximise existing spaces such as replacing a conservatory with a single storey extension or converting an unused or underutilized loft into a new room.
Renovation projects can take many forms; from single storey extensions that seamlessly link your home with your garden, to the most cost-effective and least disruptive way of adding space: a loft conversion.
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costs, inspiration, guidance & top tips.
Building upwards is an easy
Maximise under utilised
Extending without sacrificing
Have You Considered Refurbishment?
When maximising the potential of your home you do not have to knock down walls or lose some of your garden to make long-lasting, value-adding alterations to your home.
An easy way to ensure your home is brighter, healthier, and more self-sufficient is with the introduction of more natural light.
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Daylighting The Space
Letting the light into your space can transform a room making it lighter and brighter. Not only are there added health benefits there is the bonus of potential savings that comes with less reliance of artificial lighting and heating.
Make Energy Efficient Window Choices
Focusing on installing energy-efficient windows & doors throughout
Still not sure what to do?
Check out our real homes, real transformations case study hub! It has it all, from home extensions to loft conversions. We cover costs, added value, products & more.
