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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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What are Prelims in Construction?
When budgeting for a construction project, you may come across the term ‘prelims’ or ‘preliminary costs.’ But what are prelims in...
Paul, Compliance Manager
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Using Traditional Construction Methods and Materials in Today's Regulations
In areas like Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, listed and conservation properties are abundant and they transform the landscape and our...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Feb 54 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Jan 135 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Nov 8, 20244 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Oct 21, 20244 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Jul 22, 20244 min read
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Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Sums
Discover what Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Sums are and uncover the differences between them both.
Paul, Compliance Manager
Apr 17, 20243 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Mar 7, 20245 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Feb 9, 20242 min read
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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,...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Oct 25, 20234 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Aug 29, 20235 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
May 18, 20233 min read
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Architectural Awards 2022
We're delighted that one of our prestigious listed building projects has been commended in The Georgian Group Architectural Awards 2022,...
Laura Biggs
Dec 23, 20221 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Oct 4, 20224 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Jul 30, 20222 min read
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House Extensions Buckinghamshire Inspiration
Thinking about your ideal house extension is exciting, but navigating planning permissions, building regulations, and structural...
Paul, Compliance Manager
May 5, 20223 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Dec 16, 20215 min read
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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...
Paul, Compliance Manager
Feb 17, 20213 min read
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