In the current economic climate, many people are looking at ways to extend their homes rather than move house, but 'getting the builders in' can be a recipe for disaster unless you really know what you are doing. Whether you plan to employ a building contractor or tackle some of the works yourself, this best-selling manual will show you how to stay firmly in control, resulting in a high-quality extension, completed on time and within budget. This new edition will include all the up-do-date information on planning and building regs, environmental issues and options for micro-generation - all areas of recent change.
How to make massive savings by managing your own building project while
employing specialist trades where needed. Professional advice on employing
and managing contractors. Getting the best from planners, building control,
architects and surveyors. Designing your extension, including new
information on oak and glass. Avoiding liability for injury, damage, delays
and cost overruns. Foundations, site investigations and drainage. Walls,
floors, windows, doors, roofing. Electrics, plumbing and heating.
Kitchens and bathrooms. Plastering, screeding, decoration, completion and
snagging. Previous edition ISBN: 978 1 84425 357 9.
Author of five other Haynes titles, Ian Rock has refurbished numerous properties as well as designing and developing new houses. He has contributed articles on residential property issues to The Observer, and is a regular contributor to Build It magazine.
