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Your loft is one of the most underused spaces in your home. Whether it is packed with old suitcases or simply gathering dust, a loft conversion can unlock valuable square footage and dramatically increase your property value. At Fixiz, we…
If your garage has become little more than a dumping ground for old boxes and forgotten tools, you are not alone. Across the UK, thousands of homeowners are discovering that a garage conversion is one of the most cost-effective ways…
We’ve been getting calls from landlords across London panicking about the same thing: their EICR renewal is coming up, and they’re worried the property is going to fail. The concerns aren’t unfounded. A wave of five-year renewals is now hitting…
Roughly one in nine householder planning applications in England is refused — and we see the consequences of that statistic every week. A client in Barnet once called us after receiving a refusal notice, having already spent £2,400 on architectural…
I’ve inspected hundreds of London homes for damp over the years, and there’s a pattern I see constantly: homeowners who’ve already spent thousands on a treatment that didn’t work. Nine times out of ten, the issue wasn’t the treatment —…
Every week, we speak to London homeowners who are about to start a loft conversion and have absolutely no idea that a legal 2-month clock needs to start ticking before the first brick is moved. The Party Wall etc. Act…
Every week we speak to homeowners who’ve started a garage conversion — or worse, already finished one — without getting proper garage conversion building regulations UK approval. The belief is always the same: “It’s just a garage, it’s all internal,…
Getting building work done on your home should feel exciting—not stressful. Yet phrases like “building regulations approval,” “planning permission,” and “building control inspections” can make even simple projects feel daunting. This guide demystifies building regulations UK so you know what…
Thinking about unlocking extra space without moving? A loft conversion can turn unused roof volume into a bright bedroom, office, or ensuite. This guide explains the types of loft conversions, what building regulations mean for you, when planning permission applies,…