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Straight answers on building, renovating and extending, from the team that does the work across Swansea and the Gower week in, week out.

01

Planning a Full Renovation in Neath: What Homeowners Need to Know

A lot of the housing around Neath, from the Victorian terraces off Briton Ferry Road to the stone-built cottages near the Abbey, wasn't built with modern living in mind.

02

Planning Permission for a Loft Conversion in Mumbles?

Most loft conversions in Mumbles can go ahead under permitted development rights, without a planning application.

03

Is Your Mumbles Loft Suitable for Conversion? Key Checks

Most lofts in Mumbles can be converted, but not all of them can be converted sensibly or affordably.

04

How Much Does a Single Storey Extension Cost in Swansea?

Most single storey extensions in Swansea end up somewhere between £35,000 and £80,000, which is too wide a range to budget with.

05

How Much Does a New Bathroom Cost in Sketty?

Ask three bathroom fitters in Sketty for a price and you could get three very different figures, even for the same room.

06

New Kitchen and Bathroom Cost UK: A Swansea Guide

Most people ask us for a price on a new kitchen and bathroom before they know what they actually want, which is completely fair.

07

What a New Bathroom Costs to Have Fitted in the UK (2026)

A new bathroom is one of the most asked-about jobs we quote for around Swansea, and the honest answer to the cost question is always a range.

08

Do I Need Planning Permission for a Loft Conversion?

Most loft conversions in Swansea go ahead without a planning application, but "most" is doing a lot of work in that sentence.

09

How Long Does a Full House Renovation Take?

Most homeowners are told "about three months" and then find themselves living out of a suitcase in October.

10

Single Storey vs Double Storey Extension: Which Is Better?

If you need more space, the choice usually comes down to building out with a single storey extension or building up and out with a double storey.

11

Do I Need Planning Permission for a Loft Conversion in Wales?

Most loft conversions in Wales do not need planning permission, because they fall under what is called permitted development.

12

House Extension Costs in Swansea: A Realistic 2026 Guide

If you are pricing up an extension in Swansea, you will find plenty of vague national figures and not much that reflects building in South Wales.

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