The rules around permitted development rear extension 6m 8m prior approval are among the most misunderstood in UK planning — and a misunderstanding at the planning stage can lead to enforcement notices, mandatory demolition, and considerable expense. Whether you’re extending…
You’ve served the notice, waited the required period, and now your neighbour refuses party wall notice — or simply isn’t responding. It’s one of the most stressful situations a homeowner can face when preparing for a building project. The good…
If you’ve spotted rising damp vs condensation solid wall patches creeping up your plasterwork and searched for answers, you’ve probably already encountered conflicting advice — and possibly a damp-proofing company telling you that you need a full chemical injection course…
When your family outgrows your home but you love the neighbourhood, a house extension is the smart alternative to moving. Extensions add living space, increase property value, and let you design exactly the home you need. At Fixiz, we have…
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 —…