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Do I need to make my loft conversion soundproof for building control approval?

Keep noise out for you and your neighbours' sake. Find out more about sound-proofing and the building regulations.

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  • Loft conversion

Why is ventilation important for a loft conversion?

Air circulation by way of ventilation is an important consideration for a loft conversion. Find out why, and how to allow it.

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  • Loft conversion
  • Cooling & ventilation

What do I do before I start building work?

Still at the planning stage? Here are a few things to think about before building work actually begins.

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  • General

What are the key issues in design and construction?

What are the most important things to think about in terms of the design construction?

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  • General

Home improvement advice for homeowners (goals and benefits)

Planning a home improvement or renovation? We'll help get you started.

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  • General

Building regulations applications FAQs

Everything you need to know about making building regulations applications.

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  • General

What are the 17 common mistakes found on building plans?

When building control surveyors check building plans they tend to see the same errors crop up again and again. What are they?

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  • General

5 steps to building regulations approval

Follow these five steps to building regulations approval and getting that all important completion certificate.

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  • General

What details should the plans for my new house extension include?

What will your building control surveyor need to see on the plans for your new house extension?

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  • Extension

What building control site inspections should I expect for my new extension?

Your building control surveyor will want to see your extension at specific points during your new extension build.

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  • Extension