Should I Have a Kitchen Extension?
Ever looked at your current kitchen and thought, “This could be so much more”? A kitchen extension is one of the most transformative home upgrades -...
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How Big Can a Garden Room Be?
If you're thinking about creating a stylish, practical space in your garden - whether it’s for working from home, relaxing, or even sleeping -...
Can My Garage Be Converted?
If your garage has become a dumping ground for old bikes, boxes, or tools, you’re not alone. Many homeowners are realising that this...
Can You Live in a Garden Room?
Garden rooms have become a beloved feature in UK gardens—wonderful for offices, gyms, studios... but what about living in one? Yes, You Can—But It...
Will a Garden Room Add Value to My Home?
As homeowners look for ways to make the most of their properties - both in terms of space and value - garden rooms are quickly becoming one of the...
Can My Neighbours Stop My Loft Conversion?
Understanding Your Loft Conversion Rights and Responsibilities Embarking on a loft conversion is an excellent way to enhance your living space and...
How big can a Rear Extension be without planning permission?
Thinking about extending your home but not sure if you’ll need to get planning permission? At Garnet Construction, we’re often asked: "how big can a...
How Big Can a Rear Extension Be?
If you’re considering a rear extension to create more space in your home, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is: how big can a rear...
House Extensions in Hertfordshire & Essex
Expanding your home is one of the best ways to enhance your living space, increase property value, and create a more comfortable environment without...
Loft Conversions in Hertfordshire & Essex
A loft conversion is one of the most cost-effective ways to add space and value to your home. Whether you need an extra bedroom, a home office, or a...
What home improvements add the most value to a home?
When it comes to increasing the value of your property, not all home improvements are created equal. In the UK, certain upgrades can significantly...
How Much Value Does a New Kitchen Add?
Upgrading or extending your kitchen is one of the most effective ways to enhance your home's value. In the UK, a well-designed new kitchen can add...
Is It Cheaper to Extend Out or Up?
Deciding whether to extend outwards or upwards is a common dilemma when planning a home extension. Both options have unique benefits, but...
Is 50k enough for an extension?
Planning an extension is an exciting step toward enhancing your living space, but budget considerations often top the list of concerns. A £50,000...
How much would a kitchen extension cost?
A kitchen extension can significantly enhance your home's functionality and value. Understanding the associated costs is crucial for effective...
Decluttering to prepare for a loft conversion
If you are converting your loft then it’s the ideal opportunity to declutter your space. But while you’re working out what type of room you would...
Should I have a loft conversion?
We know we should be here telling you all the reasons why you should have a loft conversion, but we also want you to have made a really informed...
Can your neighbour put a stop to your loft conversion?
A huge opportunity to increase value to your home while giving you options on how to create the space you really need, is it possible that all this...
Do I need an architect for a loft conversion?
Loft conversions offer up so many different options when it comes to room types and structure, that you’d understandably think that there’s a need...
What type of loft conversions need planning permission?
Whether you are dreaming of adding a bedroom, bathroom or an extra chill out space, there are lots of different options for loft conversions and...
How does planning permission work for loft conversions?
While most loft conversions will fall under permitted development legislation, it will come as little surprise that the bigger the change to your...
Shell loft conversions
With many different types of loft conversion and multiple ways to make it your own (with different materials, types of insulation and windows), a...
Eco-friendly loft conversions
While we all try to make the most of our space and the different options we have to make the most of our homes, many of us want to ensure that we...
Styles of rooflights and skylights
While there are many benefits of bringing natural light into every room, given its position away from the rest of the house, it is even more...
Key differences of roof windows, rooflight and skylights
Your choice of windows can completely change the aesthetic and atmosphere of your loft conversion, and subsequently how you feel in it. With...
Home improvements – the latest property trend
Have you been thinking about improving your home rather than moving? With the economy and the property market the way it is at the moment, you are...
Keep cool in your loft conversions
We don’t want to jinx it, but it seems like the warmer weather might be coming! Or there may not be a need to have the heating on as much, at least....
Making the most of an alcove
When you convert your loft, you are likely to have some spaces which are an unconventional shape, compared to the rest of your home. Alcoves can...
Bungalow loft conversions
Is a bungalow still a bungalow if it has another floor through a loft conversion? Maybe that’s another blog for another time, but it is liberating...
Loft conversions – what not to do
As we know, loft conversions present a whole range of opportunities to enjoy your home, giving different options to add those rooms you may be...