Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29403 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-12
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Synopsis
Written as a result of the discovery that the problems encountered and mistakes made in building extensions are largely due to a lack of information available to the general public and to many builders, the author, a professional engineer, has written this highly informative, easy-access book. Home Extensions provides clear and concise advice on how to plan and supervise the building of a home extension, loft conversion or conservatory, including everything from planning and the law to dealing with architects, builders and other contractors - right through to the final coat of paint.

Customer Reviews

Home extensions
Very good and very helpful. I used it along with 2 other building books and between the 3 of them managed to get my extension built without a hitch.

Well presented, stuctured book for the layman
The book is ideal for someone who knows little of the construction industry, but would feel less intimidated after reading.
As a builder myself, I bought the book out of sheer curiosity. I found it to be structured in such a way as to complement the new build extension as it progresses.
Very factual, and as the saying goes, I have to admit, that even I was caught out by "Well I did`nt know that!"
If you buy this book, you definetly will not be caught out by the cowboys!

An absolute must for home-improvers
I am planning an extension to our home and, since reading the book, realise how many holes I could fall into!

the book is very clearly set out and indexed, starts at the beginning (when your extension is just a vague idea), and takes you step by step through the whole process. It is illustrated with very clear diagrams and graphics, and uses non-technical language to put across stuff you never even thought of, but which is crucial to seeing your dream become reality.

There are lots of checklists that tell you what to look out for at each stage of the work, so you know how to keep abreast of what Bob the Builder is up to (or not up to, as the case may be).

When I asked the first person who wanted to do the job if he was "Vat-registered", his sharp intake of breath was a revelation!

Don't spend a penny on that extension till you've bought a copy. It could save you thousands!