TDBExtra Space and Added ValueAt Thames Design & Build we work on all types of extensions one of the most popular types being garage conversions, as giving an...
TDBTips for Designing your Kitchen ExtensionMany of our clients nowadays are creating open plan kitchen and family spaces in their homes. Often we are building them extensions and...
TDBWhat 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...
TDBWill 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...
TDBThinking of SummerAs you look out your window on these cold, snowy winter days, it probably doesn’t feel like you should be thinking about extending your...
TDBMove 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...
TDBNow 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...
TDBThe PD TrapAll too often we have to break the bad news to clients who believe their extension will fall within Permitted Development, when, due to a...
TDBEverybody Needs Good Neighbours...Many of the homeowners we visit make the mistake of believing that the new scheme for larger extensions the 'Neighbourhood Consultation...
TDBAnother 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...