By Rob Allison, founder of Thames Design & Build. Rob started as an apprentice carpenter in 2005 and has run Thames Design & Build in Thames Ditton since 2011. “How
Ahead of the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Sandown Park, our founder Rob Allison spoke to the press about one of the most cost-effective ways to add space at home
At Thames Design & Build we work on all types of extensions one of the most popular types being garage conversions, as giving an underused garage a makeover can unlock
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 your
Many of our clients nowadays are creating open plan kitchen and family spaces in their homes. Often we are building them extensions and removing walls to open up their ground
In short, PD allows homeowners to extend and make alterations to their homes without having to apply for full planning permission. This can be confusing so we have highlighted some
You can extend your home in several different directions. This could be building up into the loft, excavating down to create a basement, or extensions to the front, side or
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 it can increase the timeframe
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 time so that
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 home. However, now is exactly the
Tell us about your plans for your home. Our design and build team will guide you from first ideas through planning, approvals and construction.
