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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.
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Paul Hymers, MIAS, MBEng, is a corporate building engineer who works as a Building Control Officer for his local council in Kent. He checks and approves plans and monitors work in progress.
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127 of 130 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is perfect for anyone who wants to manage a home extention project. There is invaluable advice on all the major aspects of getting work done on time, safely and cost effectively. It also deals with legal aspects (in plain English) that will ensure that if anything goes wrong, you and your money are protected. But DON'T buy this book if you are looking for information on how to build it yourself. This book is designed to give you enough information about the work you are employing builders to do so that they don't rip you off with shoddy or dangerous work. All in all this is an excellent book with gems of vital information on each page.
69 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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!
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!
67 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
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!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great book
lots of useful info about extensions, havent read it all but it was quite interesting and had some handy tips, great book to help if you are a novice about building rules and regs... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Mrs. V. L. Skidmore
A valuable guide
Plenty of valuable information including many things I wouldn't have thought of. However, for my purposes I would have liked more technical detail and also a guide to calculating... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bob
extension
I plan on knocking down 2 sheds and building 1 big shed and this book is very valuable because i plan to do the whole job myself. Read more
Published 6 months ago by ali
A very good book on a wide-ranging topic
We're thinking about having an extension built on our house as we're running out of room, so after reading the reviews on a few books on Amazon I decided to purchase this one. Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by A. Taylor
Home Extensions
A good book to have in your builders library, not hard to read and very helpful
Published on 11 Mar 2010 by B. R. Crane
Extension building - this is for you!!
I recently started a house extension build. Although I am a reasonably practical guy I was concious of not fully understanding what is a potentially major event in adding another... Read more
Published on 17 July 2009 by Mr. S. K. Riding
Better than I expected
The book arrived on time and in good condition. I have bought several books off amazon and all have lived beyond expectation.
Published on 4 July 2009 by Egbebolozor Aroko
Husband delighted!
I bought my husband this book as we are in the process of having plans drawn up for an extension. Now, instead of employing one contractor to carry out everything, my husband... Read more
Published on 20 April 2009 by Ms. L. Mcmaster
future plans
Hymer's 176 page, A5 sized, soft back book is an informative work on the ins and outs of extending your property. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by T. A. Britton
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.
Published on 13 Dec 2004 by "flyingveepixie"
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