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Established in 1988, H.D. Services Ltd are an award-winning, family run company operating throughout the South East. We specialise in the construction and development of boreholes and soakaways and the installation and maintenance of independent sewage treatment systems and open-loop... View Article

Insulation is at the centre of sustainable energy and is extremely important to incorporate into any renovation project especially in timber structures that are subjected to damp and draughts. The cheapest way to reduce heat loss is to use building... View Article

Königstone, with an impressive reputation for high-quality surface materials and worktops, now supplies stunning semi-precious materials for spectacular kitchens. Königstone has access to beautiful materials from across the globe and these breath-taking surfaces will truly set your kitchen apart from... View Article

Like many of us today, Edinburgh-based joiner John Penny was planning a space of his own at the bottom of the garden. But, what started life as a “man-cave”, ended up a valuable spraying studio allowing John the space to... View Article

Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound has seen year-on-year growth of 300% in leading builders’ merchants, driven by consumer demand to reinvigorate outside spaces during the coronavirus lockdown. Used to prepare patio areas and other outdoor spaces prior to the installation... View Article

Choosing between bifold and sliding doors for your project can be a challenge for those undertaking a self-build project, but now there is a third option from IDSystems. With panels that stack at one end to create a complete opening... View Article

It’s almost 200 years ago when Crittall pioneered the original, iconic steel window frames. Modified over the years to meet today’s stringent regulations, hand-crafted Crittall windows, doors and screens undoubtedly add value to a home with bespoke, timeless, design for... View Article

Eurobrick are well known for their wide range of brick slips and innovative cladding systems, but perhaps a lesser-known fact is that their systems can also be used when installing stone slips. Eurobrick offer a selection of reconstructed stone slips... View Article

These NEW slim-fit stretch trousers deliver extreme working comfort all day, every day. Hi-tech fabrics and body-mapping designs in the NEW multi-purpose ALLROUNDWork 4-Way Stretch Trousers from Snickers Workwear ensure maximum working mobility wherever you are on site. The 4-way... View Article

An architect led refurbishment project on a private residential property near Exmoor has included the specification of cut-to-falls Marmox Multiboard, chosen for the versatile product’s highly beneficial physical properties, together with the practical considerations to their inclusion. The work on... View Article

BAL – market leaders for tiling solutions in the UK – have continued to develop its sustainable business focus with the introduction of more 100 per cent recycled plastic containers. From material sourcing, through to product launch, the environment impacts... View Article

A recent report from the Office for National Statistics examined the effects of the Coronavirus epidemic – specifically the period between 20.4.20  to 3.5.20 – on companies involved in the import and export of goods to and from the UK. ... View Article

As the owner of a stairlift company who’s also about to embark on a self-build project, I thought now was the perfect time to write this article. Like many of you reading this, I have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build... View Article

With autumn/winter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to reassess your home’s heating and consider whether your current configuration is as cosy and comfortable as possible. There’s nothing quite like coming home to a feature stove in... View Article

Self-Build Zone is delighted to announce they have WON the award for ‘Best Self-Build Insurance provider’ at the 2020 homebuilding and renovating awards! The awards were originally scheduled to be at the Homebuilding and Renovating in March at the NEC... View Article

Following on from the new ‘Boris’ slogan ‘Build, Build, Build’ to help kick start the UK economy, in July 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak, announced a new Green Homes Grant of £2bn. Providing access to funding for sustainable and energy efficient... View Article

To save you time collecting window quotations, we have put the quotation of new Scandinavian windows and doors online – you can now look up prices in minutes instead of days or weeks. When you are happy with the prices... View Article

neo Advance, the stunning new double-glazed flat rooflight from The Rooflight Company, achieves the lowest possible U-value thanks to its aluminium frame and innovative Thermal Shield technology. The Rooflight Company, the UK’s leading high-spec rooflight manufacturer renowned for its sleek... View Article

Client: Gareth Boyd Style: Scandinavian, open plan self-build Location: Northern Ireland Build time: 3 years Gareth Boyd and his wife Lindsey had always dreamed of building a home for themselves and their young son. Working as an Architectural Technician at... View Article

The Coronavirus pandemic has seen many of us confined to our homes over the spring and summer, only going out for essential reasons such as food shopping and exercise. One of the few positive outcomes of the crisis is that... View Article