Renovation guides

Practical guides to planning a renovation in West London: costs, planning rules, party walls and loft conversions.

Party Wall Agreements Explained What the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 means for your extension or loft conversion: when to serve notice, how neighbours respond, and what a party wall award is. Read the guide Hip-to-Gable Loft Conversions: A Complete Guide How a hip-to-gable loft conversion works, which houses suit it, planning and Building Regulations, typical 2026 costs and how long it takes. Read the guide Permitted Development for Loft Conversions When a loft conversion can be built without planning permission: the volume limits, design rules, exceptions, and how to get a Lawful Development Certificate. Read the guide Loft Conversion Cost in London (2026) Typical 2026 loft conversion costs by type, what drives the price in London, what’s included and how to budget for fees and contingency. Read the guide Bathroom Renovation Cost (2026 Guide) What a bathroom renovation costs in 2026, from a simple refit to a full wet room, what affects the price, and how London compares. Read the guide Side Return Extension Cost (2026 Guide) What a side return extension costs in 2026, how London compares, what’s included, and the extra costs to budget for. Read the guide House Renovation Cost (2026 Guide) What a full house renovation costs in 2026, typical prices item by item, how London compares, and how to budget. Read the guide

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