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

Table of Contents:    How to select good builders. Getting the best from architects, surveyors and planners. Saving money by 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 avoid cost overruns, delays, injury and damage. Improvements that add value - and those that don't. How to get trade discounts when buying materials. Making big savings by employing specialist trades. Money-making scames - how to avoid them. How to spot bad workmanship - before it gets out of hand.

Author Biography:    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.

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Author:	Ian Rock
Publisher:	Haynes
Pages:	224

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