How to plan a house extension — suitability, budget, permitted development, planning permission, party wall, building regs and choosing a builder.
House extension timelines from first idea to finished space — design, planning, building regs and build time by type, plus what causes delays.
House extension costs by type — single-storey, side return, wraparound and double-storey. UK and London price ranges, plus what drives costs up.
How to plan a basement conversion in London — suitability, budgeting, planning permission, Party Wall Act, waterproofing and choosing a builder.
Basement conversion timelines by project type — 6 weeks for a cellar fit-out to 12 months for a new excavation. Plus what happens before work starts.
Basement conversion costs by type — cellar conversion, floor lowering and new excavation. UK and London price ranges and what drives costs up.
A step-by-step guide to planning a loft conversion — suitability, budgeting, planning permission, the Party Wall Act and finding the right builder.
Loft conversion timelines by type — from 4 weeks for a Velux to 12 weeks for a mansard. Plus what happens before work starts and what causes delays.
Loft conversion costs by type — Velux, dormer, hip-to-gable and mansard. UK and London price ranges, what's included and what drives costs up.
Why renovate with Beams?
Whether you’re updating your kitchen, rethinking your bathroom or renovating your whole home, we’ve got your back.
- A dedicated designer to guide you
- A vetted builder from London’s top 1%
- Clear milestones, locked-in pricing, no surprises
- Greener choices made easy
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Peace of mind with Beams protections
Renovating can be risky when you go it alone. Beams’ smart protections keep your project (and your investment) safe.
Contractor backup
If you and your contractor don’t gel, we’ll pair you with someone else before we begin your renovation.
Licensed and insured
All Beams contractors are licensed and insured to a minimum of £6 million.
Workmanship warranty
You’ll get a one-year contractor warranty. Rest easy, knowing your space is built to last.
Fraud protection
We minimise your exposure to risk by using our secure payment platform, and controlling when and why we release your funds.
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