Insights

Advice for planning a major project

Honest, practical guidance for Edinburgh homeowners considering an extension, attic conversion or whole-home renovation.

Extensions

Extensions

From the first sketch to moving into the finished space — the real stages of an extension and how long each one tends to take.

Attic Conversions

From the first survey to the finished room — the stages of an attic conversion and what influences the programme.

Planning & Design

Traditional procurement or design-and-build? How each route works and which may suit your project.

Planning & Design

Planning permission, permitted development, conservation areas and building warrants — what Edinburgh homeowners need to know before extending.

Cost & Budget

A practical look at how a substantial extension budget is typically spent — and the decisions that shape where the money goes.

Cost & Budget

How to build a realistic budget for a major renovation — including the costs homeowners most often overlook.

Cost & Budget

What really drives the cost of a substantial extension in Edinburgh — and how to set a realistic budget before you speak to a builder.

Cost & Budget

Renovating an entire house is a different undertaking to a single room. Here is what shapes the cost of a whole-home renovation.

Project Advice

Choosing the right contractor is one of the most important decisions in a major project. Here is what to look for.

Project Advice

How the architect, engineer and builder fit together on a major project — and how to make the relationship work.

Whether you're considering a major extension, attic conversion or complete renovation, we'd be interested to hear what you're planning.