Renovating your home is not only a fulfilling and rewarding experience but can also yield financial benefits. By carefully planning, designing, and selecting the right builder, you can improve your living environment for everyone in your household. Additionally, home renovations allow you to explore your creative side and enhance practical skills. Depending on the type of project, your home can become more sustainable and significantly increase in value.

While home improvement shows on TV make it seem like a breeze, inexperience and lack of preparation can lead to unforeseen problems. That's why it's crucial to seek expert guidance before diving into any renovation work. We have produced a comprehensive e-book specifically tailored to guide homeowners through the most common home improvement projects encountered in building control.

What the guide covers

Our guide, "Renovating Your Home," covers a wide range of topics to empower homeowners in their renovation journey. From structural alterations to replacement doors and windows, kitchens to bathrooms, boilers to roofs, and more, we've got you covered. We clarify the distinction between "structural" and "cosmetic" renovations and provide essential definitions such as "party wall." You'll find guidance on regulations, planning, and plenty of practical tips, whether you choose to tackle the project yourself or hire professionals.

Subjects covered in the guide

The guide explores a variety of topics including bathrooms, boilers and heating systems, chimneys, flues, and wood burners, conservatories, decorating, doors, electrics and rewiring, hiring builders and professionals (such as project managers), kitchens, insulation, lighting, roofs, outdoor improvements, planning ahead, regulations, structural alterations, and windows. We've also included a section with useful links and contacts for your convenience.

Renovating your home offers a world of possibilities to create the living space you've always dreamed of. By leveraging our comprehensive guide and seeking expert help, you can avoid common pitfalls and achieve remarkable results. Whether you're enhancing functionality, increasing sustainability, or adding value to your property, our guide will provide the knowledge and support you need. Unlock the potential of your home today and embark on a rewarding renovation journey.

Ready to embark on your home renovation journey? Get started by accessing our guide to renovating your home here

Discover invaluable insights and expert advice that will equip you for success in your project. And remember, your local authority building control team is just a click away here