Brick Shortages
Due to the recent boom in the housing market (spurred on by the governments help to buy scheme), the construction industry is now starting to grow at a rapid pace, so rapid that brick production cannot keep up. The accelerated growth in this sector has meant that there is a real brick shortage and is a real concern for the construction industries.
CJK Builders Support Durham LABC Guide
At CJK Builder we are pleased to support the LABC’s (Local Authority Building Control) new guide for building advice; it is now available for you to view on-line on the Durham County Council website.
Garage Conversions
To a lot of people the garage that is attached to their home is a wasted space which is filled up with clutter. The average garage width is approximately 2.5 metres, so unless you have a small car the chances are it will not fit in, or if it does you certainly will...
Loft Conversions
A loft conversion has a very similar end result to building an extension on your property;extra living space, but obviously this extra space is utilized by using the void that is created by a peaked roof. Due to the fact that your roof space already exists there is no...
Stonework
Stonework is a very different and specialised scope to building works. It takes knowledge and experience to ascertain the correct source point and type of stone to be used. For example different types of stone are required depending on its application; a good...Should a builder join a building trades association?
For any builder the question of whether or not to join a building trade association is an important one. Building trade associations have a high media profile and given the number of horror stories involving cowboy builders it is true that membership of a trade association may provide a sense of security to potential customers.
Building Control Advice Consett, Durham
Building Regulations exist to ensure that certain standards of Health and Safety are adhered to with regards to people in and around buildings. But it must be remembered that they do not get involved in quality of workmanship, your local building control officer will...Sunrooms Consett
Sunrooms are becoming ever more popular, as they are a stunning way of enhancing your home and increasing your living space while creating a feeling of luxury that a conservatory could only ever dream of! The visual effect of a sunroom with its typical vaulted...
How to Choose A Builder
Other than buying your home or a new car, building work can be one of the most expensive things you will ever purchase and you may be paying for it for many years to come. So if you’re considering hiring a builder to carry out building work in your home or business then it pays to take a little time to do your research beforehand to ensure that you not only get the best possible service and value for your money, but also get the best out of your relationship with your builder.