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Extra Space and Added Value
At Thames Design & Build we work on all types of extensions one of the most popular types being garage conversions, as giving an...
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Types of Loft Conversion
Did you know that up to 30% of a home’s potential space is located in the loft or attic. So, a loft conversion is a great way to extend...
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Tips for Designing your Kitchen Extension
Many of our clients nowadays are creating open plan kitchen and family spaces in their homes. Often we are building them extensions and...
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What is Permitted Development?
In short, PD allows homeowners to extend and make alterations to their homes without having to apply for full planning permission. This...
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Design Ideas for Rear Extensions
You can extend your home in several different directions. This could be building up into the loft, excavating down to create a basement,...
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Will I need Planning Permission for my Extension?
Planning permission can be a thorn in the side of home owners, developers and even architects. If you fail to get approval for a project...
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Time to Plan Ahead!
Spring is a great time of year to extend your home - once the chaos of Christmas is over and hopefully the project can be finished in...
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Thinking of Summer
As you look out your window on these cold, snowy winter days, it probably doesn’t feel like you should be thinking about extending your...
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Actis Insulation
Due to the national shortage of PIR (Celotex, Kingspan etc.) insulation, we did some research into alternative solutions at Thames Design...
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Our Number One Priority...
Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of all of our workforce, our clients and the public. All of our site managers are SMSTS...
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To Slide or Fold, that is the Question:
At Thames Design & Build we have recently found that many of our clients seem to be opting for sliding doors as opposed to bi-fold doors,...
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It’s all about Family!
The Pamborises loved the idea of a new family home and moved to Ewell to achieve this. What they missed was a real family hub to share...
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Move or Improve?
As our families grow our home requirements can change. A new baby, or a parent coming to live with us can call for a larger home... If...
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The Benefits of Design & Build
There are many benefits of using one company for the whole of your project from design through to construction. One that has been...
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Now is the time to get the ball rolling!
If you are considering extending your home in 2017, now is the time to get the ball rolling! So many of our clients are initially...
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Home extension or loft conversion 'can add 20% to house value'
Extending your home or adding a loft conversion can add more than £42,000 to the value of an average property, while an extra bathroom...
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The PD Trap
All too often we have to break the bad news to clients who believe their extension will fall within Permitted Development, when, due to a...
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Everybody Needs Good Neighbours...
Many of the homeowners we visit make the mistake of believing that the new scheme for larger extensions the 'Neighbourhood Consultation...
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A Work in Progress at TDB...
Structural Openings for 2 x 3m bi-fold doors and a new front door are now in place. We are having to deal with a multitude of different...
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Another Brick in the Party Wall...
The majority of extensions we do require Party Wall Agreements, which is something which a lot of clients don't initially consider or...