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Guides, project updates and answers to the questions we get asked most.
Do you need planning permission for an extension in Sheffield?
A plain English guide to permitted development, conservation areas, Article 4 and the Peak District fringe, from a Sheffield builder who deals with it every week.
Planning an open-plan kitchen diner that actually works
How to plan an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space in a Sheffield terrace or semi: layouts, structure, light, zoning and the decisions to make before the builder starts.
Wet room or shower cubicle? How to choose, and how to build one that does not leak
The honest pros and cons of a wet room against a walk-in shower enclosure, including what matters on a timber first floor in an older Sheffield house.
Converting a cellar in a Sheffield terrace: damp, tanking and whether it is worth it
What a cellar conversion involves in a Victorian or Edwardian Sheffield terrace, why some cellars stay damp after conversion, and how to decide if yours is a good candidate.
Garden rooms and home offices in Sheffield: the rules and the ground
When a garden room needs planning permission or building regulations, what changes near the Peak District, and how to build one on a sloping Sheffield garden that stays warm all year.
What actually happens during a build: from first visit to completion certificate
A step by step guide to how a WRD extension or renovation runs, from the free consultation and planning through building control inspections to the final certificate, and what living through it is really like.