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<p>Kieran McCarthy: "The first thing I would do is consult an architect who will sketch up some draft drawings and comment on any planning permission requirements (if your new extension is to the side of your house you will certainly need planning permission)."</p>

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Kieran McCarthy: How to start planning a house extension

Confused about when to contact an architect, and if you need a quantity surveyor, and when to contact builders for quotes?

<p>A reader is hoping they won't have to pull out of a sale of another property. </p>

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My builder said my extension didn't need planning. Will this jeopardise my house sale?

<p>When it comes to insulating the outside walls of a building there are principally three options available to you: drylining, external insulation, and cavity wall insulation.</p>

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How to combat cold and damp in a 1970s bungalow

joinery team fitting a kitchen

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When in your home build can you start thinking about kitchens, bathrooms and electrics

Child room full of colors

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How to future-proof your home design for every family stage

Worker Spraying Blown Fiberglass Insulation between Attic Trusses

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What are the choices when it comes to a home energy upgrade?

Bungalows

Kieran McCarthy: Is a dormer bungalow much more expensive than a bungalow?

Most engineers will design the same foundations for a bungalow as for a two-storey house, even though there is clearly less weight per metre of foundation

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Exterior of rural Irish cottage

Kieran McCarthy: Does your home's design affect building costs?

This is an excellent question, and it brings to the surface many key design and budget considerations that may not be apparent at the start

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Kieran McCarthy: 'How do I convert my garage into a living space?'

S Kieran McCarthy: Is electric heating the solution for your home?

Builder Advice: There is a wide range of electric powered options when replacing an old oil-fired central heating system

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Kieran McCarthy: Is electric heating the solution for your home?

Kieran McCarthy: Is electric heating the solution for your home?

Builder Advice: There is a wide range of electric powered options when replacing an old oil-fired central heating system

Tue, 20 May, 2025