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The biggest causes of renovation delays revealed 
|Date: 26 August, 2024

The biggest causes of renovation delays revealed 
New data has revealed the biggest causes of renovation delays that can slow projects down. With home reno ...
New data has revealed the biggest causes of renovation delays that can slow projects down. With home renovations becoming increasingly popular, more individuals are pursuing their ideal living spaces. ...
26 August, 2024
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Screwfix Foundation joins forces with Volunteer It Yourself to help community
|Date: 28 May, 2024

Screwfix Foundation joins forces with Volunteer It Yourself to help community
The Screwfix Foundation and Volunteer It Yourself have joined forces to renovate a property run by Outrea ...
The Screwfix Foundation and Volunteer It Yourself have joined forces to renovate a property run by Outreach Homes in Dagenham. The Screwfix Foundation and Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) are working toget ...
28 May, 2024
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Women’s refuge receives makeover thanks to Bradite
|Date: 16 April, 2024

Women’s refuge receives makeover thanks to Bradite
A UK refuge for survivors of domestic abuse is to receive a makeover thanks to a donation of paint from B ...
A UK refuge for survivors of domestic abuse is to receive a makeover thanks to a donation of paint from Bradite. I Choose Freedom is a small independent charity that runs three refuges dedicated to ...
16 April, 2024
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Keylite Roof Windows raise the roof on Verified Build’s double renovation
|Date: 13 November, 2023

Keylite Roof Windows raise the roof on Verified Build’s double renovation
As summer 2022 ended, Expert Trades, a construction-based marketing consultancy in the Midlands, took on ...
As summer 2022 ended, Expert Trades, a construction-based marketing consultancy in the Midlands, took on its very first property renovation project. Teaming up with a host of businesses, contractors ...
13 November, 2023
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Why SterlingOSB Zero is perfect for panels
|Date: 7 September, 2022

Why SterlingOSB Zero is perfect for panels
Mike Keen discusses his exciting renovation project and how SterlingOSB Zero is the answer for perfect pa ...
Mike Keen discusses his exciting renovation project and how SterlingOSB Zero is the answer for perfect panels What does the project comprise of and where is it located? The building was originally an ...
7 September, 2022
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How builders can stand out during the current renovation boom
|Date: 20 July, 2021

How builders can stand out during the current renovation boom
No matter how busy builders may be during this renovation boom, it’s still important to have a constant s ...
No matter how busy builders may be during this renovation boom, it’s still important to have a constant stream of new projects in the pipeline. But how do you stand out from the crowd and encourage po ...
20 July, 2021
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Renovations and relationships: A fifth of couples sleep in separate rooms as a result of renovation disagreements
|Date: 6 July, 2021

Renovations and relationships: A fifth of couples sleep in separate rooms as a result of renovation disagreements
New research by comparethemarket.com reveals the truth behind the home renovations most likely to result ...
New research by comparethemarket.com reveals the truth behind the home renovations most likely to result in an argument 43% of couples carried out home renovations themselves in the last 12 months – a ...
6 July, 2021
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Demand for kitchen renovations soars by 24%
|Date: 5 April, 2021

Demand for kitchen renovations soars by 24%
A new kitchen can increase the overall value of your property by £10,649 Two thirds of Brits could have m ...
A new kitchen can increase the overall value of your property by £10,649 Two thirds of Brits could have made a profit of over £6,500 by keeping their kitchen upgrades to a strict budget The towns and ...
5 April, 2021
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Band of Builders charity partners with DEWALT tools to support tradespeople through the toughest times
|Date: 26 March, 2021

Band of Builders charity partners with DEWALT tools to support tradespeople through the toughest times
DEWALT® to donate power tools and other essential equipment to support Band of Builders renovation projec ...
DEWALT® to donate power tools and other essential equipment to support Band of Builders renovation projects throughout 2021 Partnership aims to accelerate awareness of charity’s profile Initiatives wi ...
26 March, 2021
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3 million British gardens are in the process of renovation
|Date: 14 October, 2020

3 million British gardens are in the process of renovation
Key Statistics: 31% of Brits are planning to commence gardening or landscaping improvements 19% agreed th ...
Key Statistics: 31% of Brits are planning to commence gardening or landscaping improvements 19% agreed that despite Coronavirus, they won't postpone gardening and landscaping work because of a relucta ...
14 October, 2020
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UK homeowners spend over fifty billion on renovation during lockdown
|Date: 13 August, 2020

UK homeowners spend over fifty billion on renovation during lockdown
British homeowners have spent an average of £4,035.70 each on renovations as they expect to stay home for ...
British homeowners have spent an average of £4,035.70 each on renovations as they expect to stay home for the long term Home pub makes post-pandemic pad wish list alongside garden studio and indoor gy ...
13 August, 2020
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Renovating Van Gogh’s house
|Date: 14 June, 2019

Renovating Van Gogh’s house
Professional Builder visits the renovation of a Georgian property that once played host to Vincent Van Go ...
Professional Builder visits the renovation of a Georgian property that once played host to Vincent Van Gogh. When you think of Van Gogh, a peaceful existence in a leafy London borough would not be the ...
14 June, 2019
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Better Vintage windows for heritage projects
|Date: 3 May, 2019

Better Vintage windows for heritage projects
Dakea's Better Vintage windows are suitable, with flashing, for all roofing systems with a pitch of 15 to ...
Dakea's Better Vintage windows are suitable, with flashing, for all roofing systems with a pitch of 15 to 90 degrees. All products come with a 10-year guarantee as standard, which can be extended to a ...
3 May, 2019
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The best boroughs for London builders
|Date: 28 February, 2019

The best boroughs for London builders
Which London boroughs had the most approved planning permission applications in the last 12 years? With a ...
Which London boroughs had the most approved planning permission applications in the last 12 years? With an uncertain housing market, it looks like more homeowners will be looking at renovating rather ...
28 February, 2019
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How to budget for renovation projects
|Date: 13 December, 2018

How to budget for renovation projects
When you're buying a property to renovate for the buy-to-let market, you must have a contingen ...
When you're buying a property to renovate for the buy-to-let market, you must have a contingency plan in place, says Professional Builder's buy-to-let expert. It's not enough to just have t ...
13 December, 2018
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Special Report: The Conservation ‘Grand Tour’
|Date: 5 October, 2018

Special Report: The Conservation ‘Grand Tour’
As the business of repairing Britain’s heritage in bricks and mortar continues to thrive, Professional Bu ...
As the business of repairing Britain’s heritage in bricks and mortar continues to thrive, Professional Builder’s Lee Jones reports on a unique group of craftspeople who are on a mission to acquire the ...
5 October, 2018
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