Renovation guides
What we would tell you on the doorstep.
Short, practical notes on the jobs we do most — what matters, what it costs you to get wrong, and what to ask whoever you hire.
Featured · 7 min read
Choosing flooring for stairs
Why stair treads are the hardest part of any floor, and what separates a neat job from a noticeable one.
Flooring · 7 min
Choosing flooring for stairs
Why stair treads are the hardest part of any floor, and what separates a neat job from a noticeable one.
Kitchens · 8 min
Planning a kitchen replacement
A practical order of decisions, from measuring up to the day the worktop templates.
Outdoor · 6 min
Decking that lasts a Scottish winter
Timber choice, ground preparation, drainage and fixings — the parts you never see.
Bathrooms · 9 min
Bathroom renovation: the order of works
What happens on each day of a full strip-out and refit, and where delays come from.
Windows & doors · 6 min
Composite or UPVC front doors?
How the two compare on security, insulation, appearance and long-term upkeep.