The quick answer is: you don’t need to get planning permission to replace your windows, unless: – You live in a listed building – You live in a conservation area or AONB (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) – You’re installing a bay window Please note: this information is correct at the time of writing. Can… Read More
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Painting uPVC doors – the pros & cons
Change is something to be embraced, not shied away from and most homeowners are always looking for ways to freshen their home. A survey carried out by Hiscox found that 15% of homeowners have elected to improve their existing home rather than moving. There’s a huge market in the UK for homeowners looking to update… Read More
Reasons to upgrade your uPVC windows in your Cardiff home this year
Snow in March? The hottest summer on record? 2018 saw the UK hit with some extremes, with Wales often taking the brunt of the bizarre weather conditions. There isn’t an end in sight, with the next Polar Vortex seemingly just around the corner to throw up more of these odd conditions. Windows aren’t something people… Read More
5 unique places to visit in Wales (including one that will blow your mind!)
Not only does Wales have large bustling towns and cities, such as its capital city Cardiff – voted Britain’s most sociable city – but it’s also got beautiful coastlines, vast valleys, sleepy villages and over 600 castles. To inspire you on your travels, we’ve compiled 5 of the most unique places to visit in Wales.… Read More
How big can a conservatory be in South Wales without planning permission?
For many people, the idea of requiring planning permission for a planned home improvement installation can be a deterrent that discourages them from ever bothering. Luckily, with most home improvements you’ll only need planning permission in very specific circumstances. When it comes to conservatories, you might be looking to make it as big as you… Read More
Pay monthly for your new conservatory
There’s an endless amount of reasons why you might be considering having a conservatory installed on your property. Perhaps it’s to have a social space that’s habitable all year round whilst letting light in, or maybe you just need the extra room for general overspill and to provide much needed extra storage space. You might… Read More
Impressive conservatory upgrade installed in Swansea.
Sometimes it’s necessary to start from scratch when you want a substantial improvement, and that’s just what we did recently for one happy customer near Swansea. Mr Charles was looking for an upgrade to his existing double-hipped Edwardian conservatory as it had seen its best years. He knew he wanted an overhaul and when Falcon… Read More
Another incredible conservatory installed in Cardiff
One of our more recent installations took us to a quaint area in Cardiff known as Fairwater. It was there that we were tasked with installing a new conservatory for Mr Palfrery, our now satisfied customer. We set out to make his new extension the very best it could be, taking into account the requirements… Read More
Why do I get condensation on the inside of my double-glazed windows?
With 1 in 5 UK households suffering from some form of domestic condensation issue, we thought it time to address some commonly asked questions on the subject; Why does condensation form on the inside of my double glazing? If condensation is forming inside the gap between your double-glazed windows, it is more than likely that… Read More
How will scrapping the Severn bridge toll affect the Welsh housing market?
The two Severn bridges that have spanned across the River Severn and River Wye since 1966 and 1996 respectively, have always had a toll that one must pay upon crossing either bridge. On the 17th of December this year, this is set to change as the Welsh Secretary, Alun Cairns, revealed that they will be… Read More
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