Guides for homeowners
Practical answers to common questions about planning rules, fences, render, flooring and the order to renovate a house, written by the team that does the work. Each guide links to the official rules or the manufacturer's instructions, so you can check the details yourself.
Planning and permissions
What is an Article 4 direction?
What it covers, how to check your home and what it means for windows, painting and HMOs.
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How high can a fence be without planning permission?
The 2 metre and 1 metre rules, trellis, slopes, corner plots and who owns the fence.
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What is silicone render?
How it works, how it compares with monocouche, how long it lasts and when you need permission.
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Flooring
LVT vs laminate: which floor should you choose?
Which floor suits kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms, and what to check before you buy.
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Can you lay laminate over tiles?
What the manufacturers require, and when it's better to lift the tiles.
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Engineered vs solid wood flooring: which is better?
Stability, underfloor heating, sanding and how each one is fitted.
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