📑 Pro Tip: Bookmark this page for quick access later! Typical block paving cost for a standard concrete block driveway is £95–£140 per m² inc VAT (England baseline), with clay or permeable options from £120–£170 per m² and natural stone setts from £170–£250 per m². A 40m² concrete block driveway usually totals £4,500–£6,000 inc VAT […]
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In October 2025, the most effective types of capital for construction businesses are a mix of revolving working capital (overdrafts, invoice finance), asset-backed facilities (hire purchase/lease), and short term trade credit augmented by the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme—chosen by tolerance for personal guarantees, speed, and true all-in cost. Expect typical pricing ranges of
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In Q4 2025, the fastest way to achieve precise construction measurements is to control datums, use the right instrument for the tolerance, verify daily (two-tape/backsight checks), and document methods so results are repeatable and auditable. For a small site or domestic project, budget £120–£450 inc VAT for measurement gear and checks (calibrated tape, laser distance
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In October 2025, preparing your property for sale means fixing snags, refreshing décor, proving compliance (EPC) and pricing to current market conditions shaped by a 4% Bank Rate and cooler buyer demand, focus your budget on quick visual wins that photograph well and remove objections. Declutter, fix snags, freshen neutrals, boost kerb appeal, optimise EPC,
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Want lower bills and a warmer, greener home? Go fabric-first, seal draughts, loft to ~300 mm, smart controls, then insulate walls/floors and add PV or a heat pump (many measures 0% VAT in GB). This guide prioritises the sustainable upgrades that deliver the best returns in typical UK houses, then shows how to plan bigger
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Seal draughts, top up loft to ~300 mm, add smart controls; then insulate walls/floors and consider PV or a heat pump (some measures are 0% VAT in GB). Energy costs bite hardest when homes leak heat. This guide prioritises the upgrades that cut bills fastest, then shows how to plan larger improvements (insulation, heat pumps,
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Looking to get an accurate online estimate? Our ultimate guide covers everything you need to know, from choosing the right tools to understanding the factors that impact accuracy.
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Freeze scope, measure to NRM, use live quotes, show prelims/OHP, apply inflation, and allow 10–15% early contingency (5–10% later). Want estimates you can actually build to? This guide distills practical techniques UK builders and homeowners can use to stop budget drift before it starts. If you need the foundations first, read Construction Cost Estimating –
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RICS’ Aug 2025 survey shows buyer demand and agreed sales fell on balance, prices softened, and rental supply tightened as landlord instructions dropped. Here’s our summary of the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey for August 2025, plus what it means for sellers, buyers, landlords and renters. Helpful reads: Building Cost Estimator – UK, Decoding
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An estimator measures your drawings, prices labour, materials and prelims, then builds a clear breakdown so quotes are comparable and risks are explicit (UK). Planning an extension, loft conversion or new build and wondering who turns drawings into a reliable number? This guide explains what an estimator does, what you should receive, typical pricing models,
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