Home Extension Manual: The Step-by-step Guide to Planning, Managing and Building a Project - Hardcover

Rock, Ian

 
9781844253579: Home Extension Manual: The Step-by-step Guide to Planning, Managing and Building a Project
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1844253570 ISBN 13: 9781844253579
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Thousands of homes are extended each year, but 'getting the builders in' can be a recipe for disaster unless you really know what you are doing. Whether you plan to employ a building contractor or tackle some of the works yourself, this comprehensive manual will show you how to stay firmly in control, resulting in a high-quality extension, completed on time and within budget. From foundations and drainage through to snagging and completion, this step-by-step, all-colour guide will cut out the stress and trauma of extending your home.

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About the Author

An experienced Chartered Surveyor, Ian Rock has refurbished numerous older properties as well as designing and developing new houses. He has contributed articles on residential property issues to The Observer, and was formerly a Publisher with EMAP magazines and Associate with Countrywide Surveyors.

From the Back Cover

Here you will find clear professional advice on:- * How to select good builders * Getting the best from Architects, Surveyors and Planners * Saving money designing it yourself * How to get planning consent - for the extension you really want (and what you can legally build without it) * Successful Project Management * How to avoiding cost overruns, delays, injury, and damage * Improvements that add value - and those that don't * How to get trade discounts buying materials * Making big savings employing specialist trades * Money-making scams - how to avoid them * How to spot bad workmanship - before it gets out of hand

PLUS - get started with free downloads from the book's website - sample plans & documents used by the professionals, CAD design software, span tables, and the full Building Regulations. This is, quite simply, the most comprehensive home extension guide available to the general public today - don't start work without it!

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Publisher
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1844253570
ISBN 13 
9781844253579
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
224