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As a trusted Buckinghamshire building contractor with over 30 years experience, we wanted to share our top tips, building project inspiration, building guides and answers to frequently asked questions in our building blog. Find out what you need to know and more to build your dream home.
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Jan 135 min read
Should I Move or Improve My Home?
When it comes to deciding whether to move to a new home or improve your existing one, homeowners often find themselves swayed by...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Nov 8, 20244 min read
What is an RFI in Construction?
In Construction, RFI simply stands for R equest f or I nformation but in fact it’s a whole series of requests for information because all...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Oct 21, 20244 min read
Extending a Barn Conversion
Do you have a barn conversion you’d like to extend? Well, good news for your architect because he or she must help you. Almost all the...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Jul 22, 20244 min read
What Sets Saunders Brothers Apart from Other Builders
Is it a bold claim that employing Saunders Brothers as your builder is a little different – and preferable – to hiring some other...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Apr 17, 20243 min read
Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Sums
Discover what Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Sums are and uncover the differences between them both.
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Mar 7, 20245 min read
Do I Need a Party Wall Agreement?
Do you or your neighbour want to do some work on or near to the party wall between your houses? Then, unless the work is minor and...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Feb 9, 20242 min read
Why Winter is an Ideal Time to Start Your Building Project
As a seasoned and experienced building contractor, we have often found that homeowners find the idea of starting a construction project...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Oct 25, 20234 min read
Do I need Building Regulations?
‘Do I need building regulations?’ is a question that we hear quite a lot. Here in our latest blog we cover what building regulations are,...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Aug 29, 20235 min read
Things you should know before you choose your builder
When it comes to building work and obtaining a building quotation it can be the start of a daunting process. How do you know which is the...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
May 18, 20233 min read
Inspiration to build your dream home in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a lovely county with many beautiful homes in it, so it’s no surprise that it’s so popular with people seeking new homes...
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Laura Biggs
Dec 23, 20221 min read
Architectural Awards 2022
We're delighted that one of our prestigious listed building projects has been commended in The Georgian Group Architectural Awards 2022,...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Victorian Cottage Renovation Tips
Planning a Victorian Cottage renovation can be an exciting time but what’s important is that the finished project should be all you want...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Oct 4, 20224 min read
Listed Building Renovation Guide
When it comes to a Listed building renovation it’s important to take into consideration what the renovation process will involve. If you...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Jul 30, 20222 min read
Renovations Builders Buckinghamshire Top Questions We Get Asked
As an outstanding, traditional renovations building contractor based in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire we have over 30 years of...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
May 5, 20222 min read
House Extensions Buckinghamshire Inspiration
Thinking about the house extension you'd like is quite easy and pleasant. Thinking about the nitty gritty of planning permission,...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Barn Conversion Buckinghamshire Feature
Here at Saunders Brothers we take immense pride in the projects and buildings we work on, especially as we know how our work can...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Dec 16, 20215 min read
Listed Building Renovation – what you need to know
Conservation areas exist to protect the special architectural and historic interest of a place or area – in other words, the buildings...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Feb 17, 20213 min read
Extension and Renovation Guide
Your Guide to House Extensions and Renovations Have you been contemplating an extension to your home or a substantial renovation which...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Nov 11, 20202 min read
Keeping Construction Going during Covid
At Saunders Brothers we pride ourselves in delivering your project - whether a dream home or prestigious new office - safely, efficiently...
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Paul, Compliance Manager
Feb 16, 20203 min read
What makes a building listed?
What is a listed building? The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (Historic England for short) maintains a list of...
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