Advice

Of all the stages of a successful project, we think the briefing part is the most undervalued. Here's our essential advice on how to get your project off to a great start.

Paul recently featured in Grand Designs magazine offering some handy tips on how to ensure your renovation project is energy efficient.

Here's how to cost up your project and the key things you'll need to consider before your build begins.

Many of us love living in older properties due to their character, sense of space and period features. But many of us despair at how cold, draughty and expensive to heat they are in winter. This doesn't need to be the case.

We’ve always done retrofit. There hasn’t been a time when we haven’t tried to improve the performance of existing buildings when we’ve worked on them. But now we've got a dedicated service to help homeowners make their homes warmer and more comfortable whilst reducing energy bills.

Over the past 3 years we've been working with our clients Margaret and John to deliver a transformational deep retrofit of their bungalow on the West coast of Anglesey.

Are you looking for an architecture practice to help realise your self-build or grand design dreams? Here are some tips for finding the right practice for the job.

Windows, especially large ones, can not only transform your home, but they can also improve its energy efficiency. Donna Muir, VELFAC Sales Manager joins Paul & Alan to discuss the key things you'll need to know before installing them.

Are you getting ready for the construction phase of your project? We asked some self-builders to share their top tips for success.

In the latest of their ‘At home with’ series, Paul & Alan are joined by planning consultant Susan Crowley. They delve into the planning process and how to overcome tricky issues.