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We believe in making the development of your home as easy as possible. We aim to give you the tools to simplify the process and put you in touch with the people you need when you need them, from conception to completion.

Home & Build provides a ‘one-stop-shop’ information resource for anyone looking to build or make improvements to their home.

Our aim is make the whole process as simple as possible for you. We do this by directing you to the most relevant sources of information, particularly planning and building regulations issues, that may be applicable to your project.

We work in conjuction with some of the leading organisations in the construction sector, so we can help you understand the key considerations for your project before works commence. We also work in partnership with the Planning Portal, the national planning and building regulations application service for England and Wales, and many individual local authority building control departments, so we can also put you directly in touch with the professionals when you need them.

We can also identify relevant tradespeople in your area who will be able to carry out the works.

Simply click on the My Project link above to get started… 

 

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My Project

When it comes to making your dream home improvement project into a reality, you need information you can rely on. After all, your home is your biggest investment and you want it to be safe and comfortable.

Are you looking to create more space in your home by adding an extension, make it more energy efficient or perhaps you are looking to self build?  Simply enter your postcode into search facility above and select your project from the drop down menu. 

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My Local Authority

Home & Build provides a unique source of information to keep householders up to date with building regulations and planning issues and also identify the right tradesperson for their project.

Working with our partners at the Planning Portal and with individual local authority building control departments across the UK, we provide homeowners with the most up to date information regarding the building regulations and planning issues as well as identifying the right tradesperson for their project.

If you are planning an extension or conversion, you will probably need building regulations approval as well as planning permission. Planning permission is about how a building looks and where it is sited but building regulations make sure your home is properly designed and constructed, protecting you from subsidence, fire, damp and electrical problems.

Getting building work checked and approved by your local authority's building control team guarantees that the work is safe and up to building regulations standards as well as protecting you against rogue traders. Make sure you seek their advice before starting any building project. You can usually make your application over the telephone so call them if you would like advice and help with the process.

Use the MyLocal Authority search facility above to view details of the local authority building control department for your area by entering your postcode above. They can guide you through the process, help you make an application, book your inspections and answer any queries.

You can find further planning and building control information at www.planningportal.co.uk/findyourlabc

 

My Tradesperson

Once you have finalised the details of your project and are happy with your knowledge of the process going forward, you will have to make probably the most important decision of all... who you will employ to carry out the works?

The search facility, MyTradesperson, can provide you with a choice of local tradespeople; you can view their profiles, see examples of their work, visit their website and make contact to discuss your requirements.

All our listings must meet our strict advertising terms and conditions.

Simply select your required trade or profession, enter your postcode in the search box and you will find companies who can help you in your local area.

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