Space is a precious commodity in London, especially in Central London where many houses are terraced and the cost to buy per square meter is at a premium rate. You will want to add all the additional space that you can. Perhaps you have already converted your loft and had a rear extension on your property if that was possible. Are there any other routes you can go down to get additional space? One great way many Londoners are taking advantage of is basement conversions. Jeffery and Wilkes are London’s leading house renovation specialists.  Do you have a basement in your property that ..read more

1930 semi-detached houses may not have the reputation like that of the previous era’s we have discussed; Tudor Georgian Victorian Edwardian But this blog will discuss the key features of a 1930s semi and show you how to make the most of yours! According to the University of Nottingham, there are more than three million 1930s properties in the UK. The 1930’s in the UK was an era of ups and downs. The economy was struck by a depression in the early 1930s, but by the start of 1933 employment started to rise, reducing to around 10% unemployment by 1938. The growth of the 1930s semi house was part ..read more

House Extension Ideas Are you considering adding an extension to your home? In London where space is tight, a great way to get the additional space you need without moving home is by adding a house extension. What are some of the great ideas on how to use this additional space dependant on the type of extension that you are adding to your property? Jeffery and Wilkes are London’s leading house extension specialists. Rear Extensions Rear extensions are one of the most popular house extensions to add because whether you are living in a detached house or a mid-terrace, often a rear extension ..read more

Do you have an Edwardian house that you need to renovate or restore? Perhaps you want to keep the key features of your Edwardian house but add some modernisation or maybe you want to recreate an Edwardian house. If your answer is ‘yes’ to any of those questions, then this article is perfect for you. Over the past few weeks we have been looking at London’s architecture and the different houses built within certain eras. Today we are going to look at the Edwardian era. In this article we will discuss: When was an Edwardian House Built? How old is an Edwardian House? How to identify an Edwardia ..read more

London has a mixture of different houses from different eras, over the past few weeks we have looked at How to Renovate a Tudor House and How to Renovate a Georgian House today we are going to look at How to Renovate a Victorian House. One of the most popular houses we see today in London is a Victorian House Some of the topics we will cover in this article as well as how to renovate a Victorian House are as follows What Age is a Victorian House? What Does a Victorian House Look Like? How to Restore a Victorian House How to Modernise a Victorian House How to Decorate a Victorian House What A ..read more

Jeffery and Wilkes are London’s leading Building Contractors. 5 Reasons Your Builders Quote is more than expected Your friends tell you a house extension in London is going to cost you about £50,000, you call in the builders and have decided to ask three to quote. They come around and visit, one really impresses you and you can’t wait to receive the quotation, as they seem exactly what you are after. You open your email and are flabbergasted. The quote has come in at £70,000 a whole £20,000 over your planned budget. You are annoyed, frustrated, do they not know they are going to lose out on yo ..read more

Across London you will find many houses with Georgian features and architecture. If you have a Georgian house that you would like to renovate, or if you like the style, then this article will help you with the design to keep it in line with its original style What Age is A Georgian House? A Georgian house is between 1714-1830’s named after the Hanoverian King George I through to the reign of George IV (and all the Georges in between) Most of the original Georgian properties are now listed buildings. What Does a Georgian House Look Like? The most famous Georgian house in London has to be Number ..read more

London is packed full of impressive architecture. We are spoilt with the wealth of history right on our doorstep and even inside our own homes. From the Tudor era to Victorian, Edwardian up to the 1930’s semi. When renovating or extending your home, if you get the wrong person to do it or do not take care with the design, you can completely ruin the unique style of your London property. What are the different styles of houses often found in London and what makes them unique? How can you preserve that style when either renovating or extending your home? Over the next two months we will be trave ..read more

Introduction A question often googled is what building regulations do I need for a home extension? Jeffery and Wilkes are London’s leading house extension specialists If you are looking to carry out extension works to your property, it is likely that building regulations approval is required. Building regulations make sure that the completed work is performing well and is safe to use. If you do not seek building regulations approval, not only do problems arise when it comes to selling the property, but you also face the risk of prosecution and enforcement from the local authority. In this ..read more

The neighbour consultation scheme or Larger home extension scheme is here to stay! We have updated this article as previously this was a new scheme introduced that was only running until the end of May 2019 but we are pleased to inform you it has now been made permanent. Over the past few weeks we have constantly been asked … Will the neighbour consultation scheme be extended? What is the neighbour consultation scheme? What are the neighbour consultation scheme grounds for objection? What is the larger home extension scheme? Are the larger home extension scheme and the neighbour consultation ..read more