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1. 21 April 20213 min read

   Home extension in London: the complete pre-start checklist

   Use this London home-extension checklist to plan the brief, permissions, design, structure, cost, party walls, procurement and construction.

2. 7 April 20212 min read

   Basement conversions in West London: benefits, risks and process

   Considering a West London basement? Understand space, value, planning, structure, waterproofing, cost and the complete delivery process.

3. 31 March 20213 min read

   Home extension or loft conversion: better option in London

   Extension or loft conversion for a London home that needs more space. Compare the space gained, long term value and the time each takes.

4. 24 March 20212 min read

   Loft conversion London: the questions homeowners should ask

   Planning a London loft conversion? Get clear answers on feasibility, planning, stairs, structure, fire safety, cost, programme and disruption.

5. 10 March 20213 min read

   7 reasons to choose a turnkey construction company in London

   Explore seven practical benefits of appointing one turnkey construction company for a London renovation, extension or basement project.

6. 13 January 202110 min read

   Kitchen extensions in London 2026: side return, rear and wraparound guide

   Plan a London kitchen extension with clear guidance on side-return, rear and wraparound layouts, planning, cost, structure and design-and-build delivery.

7. 16 March 20201 min read

   Coronavirus update, NU Projects is still open for business

   A note from March 2020. What NU Projects was doing to keep clients and contractors safe, and how the live sites were running.

8. 17 February 20202 min read

   10 tips to find your perfect builder in West London

   Ten checks before you hire a builder in West London. References, false trade association claims, CDM 2015 and written quotes.

9. 29 November 20192 min read

   My year at NU Projects

   A team member on her first 14 months at NU in Fulham. Moving from interior studies into the construction side of the business.

10. 29 October 20192 min read

    The importance of adding value to your home

    Adding value to a London house, financially and day to day. Loft space, a rear extension, a side return and a bathroom update.

11. 11 October 20191 min read

    New builds, say yes, NU Projects

    Building a home from scratch can be the most incredible experience, but also one of the most challenging and stressful times of your life.

12. 30 September 20194 min read

    Worksurfaces, so many, how do you decide?

    Granite, quartz, porcelain, concrete, wood or steel. How each worktop behaves in a working kitchen, and what drives the price you pay.

13. 10 September 20191 min read

    Join the NU Projects affiliation programme and generate income

    How the NU Projects affiliate programme works. Refer a friend or colleague planning a renovation, and earn a fee once their project signs.

14. 3 September 20192 min read

    Ronnie Surridge, BMX to property, a note from 2019

    How a sponsored BMX rider moved from competition into London construction. Ronnie Surridge on the road from the bike to the building site.

15. 20 August 20192 min read

    Front doors! Say hello to the world

    What your front door says about the house behind it. Colour, ironmongery and numbering, and how to match them to the period.

16. 12 August 20191 min read

    Palazzo Morelli, handcrafted surfaces for London homes

    A note from 2019 on the Italian surface maker NU Projects began working with, and what handcrafted hard surfaces bring to a London home.

17. 24 June 20193 min read

    Have you thought about a wet room?

    Turning a small windowless room into a wet room. What the planning involves, where projects go wrong and the value it adds.

18. 10 June 20193 min read

    Spruce up your garden, it is easy

    Getting a London garden ready for summer. Paving, planting, water features, and making the garden read as part of the house.

19. 28 May 20192 min read

    Your chimneypiece, a blessing or havoc?

    What to do with a London fireplace and the chimney breast around it. Keeping the period detail, and how to use the alcoves either side.

20. 9 April 20192 min read

    Spring has sprung. Bring in the florals

    Floral prints are back in interiors. Where to use them so they read as a statement, and how to carry the colours through the room.

21. 22 January 20192 min read

    Party walls, what you need to know

    Party walls explained for London homeowners. When a neighbour must be notified, what can go wrong, and how to keep works civil.

22. 4 January 20192 min read

    Wood burners, add warmth to your home

    Wood burners in a period London house. What they bring to a room, and the flue and hearth work involved before fitting one.

23. 13 November 20182 min read

    Pets, a Londoner’s closest friend in the home

    Ideas for renovating a London home around a dog. Beds tucked under the stairs, and the details worth planning before work starts.

24. 8 March 20181 min read

    Nick Jeffries, the real entrepreneur

    Nick Jeffries on 30 years in business and his new YouTube channel. Adding value through loft conversions, kitchen extensions and design.

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