Updated 28th January 2026

Home Improvement Guidance

Helping you navigate the steps involved in improving your home and saving energy

Home Improvement Guidance

Featured Guides

When planning a project, you'll need to:

  • Find skilled tradespeople
  • Agree costs and contracts
  • Understand project deadlines
  • Manage planning permissions
  • Understand building regulations and insurance requirements

The guides below are designed to help you navigate the steps and considerations involved in improving your home

Excavating a basement

Excavating a Basement

This guide explains what excavation involves, how risks can be managed, and the key factors that affect cost, time and safety when creating or enlarging a basement

Renovating a basement

Building a Basement

Whether you’re considering adding a new basement or converting an existing one, this guide explains what to consider before you start, from planning permission to costs and safety

Electric car being charged

Electric Vehicle Chargers

More and more people in the UK are buying electric vehicles (EVs). This is mainly because the government is planning to end the sale of new cars and vans that run on petrol or diesel by 2040

Energy Efficiency heating controls

Energy Efficiency

An energy-efficient home saves money, saves energy and is better for the environment

man with tools and gloves

Repair and Maintenance

This guide offers practical advice on home repairs, covering permissions, safety, certificates, and when to hire qualified experts

Main repairing cupboard

How Do I Find The Right Tradesperson?

This article guides homeowners on how to choose the right tradesperson for home improvements

Young couple planning project

How Do I Plan My Project?

Get practical advice on planning your home project, understanding contracts, and ensuring safe, smooth work

Home extension project

Permissions For My Project

This guide will help you understand planning permissions and building regulations

a skip filled with materials and rubbish

Should I Hire a Skip?

This guide will help you decide if hiring a skip is appropriate for your home improvement project

Tradesperson talking to a homeowner

Preparing Your Home for a Tradesperson

This guide will help you take the necessary steps to ensure home renovations go smoothly for you and your tradesperson

Kitchen Renovation

Protecting the Welfare of Everyone

This guide will help you to plan accordingly to ensure the welfare of everyone is maintained during renovation

home renovation - materials

Hazardous Materials - Hidden Dangers

This guide will highlight toxic materials lurking in your home renovation projects and how to manage them

Gas hob on blue flames

Utility Safety Tips

This guide will help you take the right precautions and ensure your property and you are protected