Is DIY for you?
Before you embark on any DIY, ask yourself whether it might be easier and safer to get a professional in.
The truth is that although a small amount of DIY can be cheaper and more satisfying; most jobs are best left to the professionals.
A lot of DIY may only require a basic level of skill: drilling a hole and using a spirit level, however you must remember that using these skills effectively requires a lot of preparation and cleaning up afterwards. The shapes and sizes of things are also an important factor, when tiling or wallpapering, if you’ve got any awkward curves or angles, this is best left to the big boys, as are big jobs which involve heavy materials.
And do make sure if you are planning to knock any walls down you have consulted an expert first, even modest looking walls could turn out to be the one wall holding your house up!
To consult one of our experts contact us here: http://eastwaybuilders.co.uk/contact-eastway-builders.html
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/mar/01/diy.homes49
Loft conversions: The profitable way to beat the VAT rise in 2011
If you are looking for a way to improve your home whilst increasing your properties value by up to 7.1% then NOW is the time to do it!
With VAT rates set to rise in 2011, any major construction is going to cost 2.5% more than it does this year.So now really is the time to move with any construction work you are planning.
Cardiff-based designer and loft conversion specialist Deborah Drew says that it’s definitely the way to be heading if you are thinking of improving your home. It is a great way of increasing the property's size and adding value to it, without losing any garden space and without the hassle of moving.
However, here at Eastway builders we understand that during this loft conversion boom, extra care must be taken in finding the RIGHT people who will do the job at the RIGHT price. So if you need a more personalized service and exceptional quality of work, why not give us a call? Eastway Builders is a local, reliable building company trading since 1980 in Surrey and South London. We will be able to help you with your loft conversion or any other building projects you might have.
Telephone: 020 8786 7633
Mobile: 07956 35 99 14
Eastway Builders,
Higher Drive, Banstead, Surrey.
