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BEFORE THE BUILD

Planning

The decisions and preparation that happened before the first ground was broken.

Design

How the layout developed and the compromises we made.

Permissions

Our experience of the planning and approval process.

Budget

How we tried to work out what the project might really cost.

Getting ready

Quotes, sequencing, materials and preparing the house for work to start.

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Our Extension Project

Our experience of planning, building and finishing our own home extension — including the costs, mistakes, DIY jobs and things we learned along the way.

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