The Homeowner Survival Guide.
The 12 most common — and most expensive — mistakes we see on UK homeowner building projects. With real photos, real stories, and a checklist you can take to site.
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The guide is being finalised.
We're putting the finishing touches to the Homeowner Survival Guide. In the meantime, book a free chat and we'll walk you through the most common pitfalls on your project directly.
What's inside
01
How to read your architect's plans (without an engineering degree)
02
The 4 stages where Building Control must inspect — and what happens if they don't
03
Drainage, foundations and the questions your builder hopes you don't ask
04
Insulation, cold bridges and Part L compliance, in plain English
05
Self-certification: who's allowed, what they sign, and what's at stake
06
The 30-minute site walk-through every homeowner should do weekly