Honest, practical advice on extensions, renovations, planning permission, and building costs — written by Jay, founder of JCT Building, with over 20 years in the trade.
A detailed, honest breakdown of extension costs across Kidderminster, Worcester, Stourbridge and surrounding areas — based on real 2026 project pricing.
Permitted Development rights, planning permission requirements, and what they mean for your extension — explained in plain English.
Honest timelines for single-storey, double-storey, and wraparound extensions — from groundworks to handover.
A homeowner-friendly guide to Permitted Development — what you can build, what you cannot, and how to be sure.
A practical comparison of kitchen extensions versus general rear extensions — costs, returns, and which is right for your home.
A practical checklist for choosing a trusted builder — from quotes to references to insurance — written by a 20-year veteran of the trade.
Most homeowners confuse the two. Here is what each actually covers, and why your extension needs both.
A real, week-by-week breakdown of what happens during a typical extension build — and what to expect as a homeowner living through it.
