Why are basement conversions so popular in South West London?
With London property prices undoubtedly on the rise for the foreseeable future, up-sizing to a larger family home, for some,isn't always financially viable. Instead, ... Read Feature
1. Avoid just buying a new door leaf. Two reasons – first, old properties will probably have twisted the old frame, so a square leaf will not be a snug fit. Second, a new door needs a matching frame for a better secure build.
2. Buy a fully finished door. A chippy / decorator combo is asking for trouble.
3. Insist on Banham locks – they are the most secure and are much more reliable.
4. Try and replicate the doors that are most prevalent in your street.
5. Stained glass needs to be inserted in a toughened double-glazed unit for security.
6. What happens if the door moves or the locks fail? What aftercare and guarantees do you have?
7. Make sure the manufacturer fits the door, no sub-contractors. You then know where the buck stops.
8. Check out local examples of fitted doors, go and see them.
9. Visit a showroom and see the doors up close and personal.
10. Finally, a secure, weather proofed, built to last beautiful new door cannot be your cheapest quote.
Visit Website : www.ayrtonbespoke.com
With London property prices undoubtedly on the rise for the foreseeable future, up-sizing to a larger family home, for some,isn't always financially viable. Instead, ... Read Feature
Shelves seem such a prosaic item of furniture, often neglected as simply a functional necessity. However, with a little imagination shelving can be a focal ... Read Feature
We spoke to our friends at Resi, the accessible, professional, online architects, for their advice on what to expect when you embark on a development. ... Read Feature
