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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.

Paul, Compliance Manager

Nov 84 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 214 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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What Sets Saunders Brothers Apart from Other Builders

Paul, Compliance Manager

Jul 224 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 173 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 75 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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Why Winter is an Ideal Time to Start Your Building Project

Paul, Compliance Manager

Feb 92 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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Things you should know before you choose your builder

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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Inspiration to build your dream home in Oxfordshire

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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Renovations Builders Buckinghamshire Top Questions We Get Asked

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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House Extensions Buckinghamshire Inspiration

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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Listed Building Renovation – what you need to know

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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What Is an Asbestos Survey and Do I Need One?

Paul, Compliance Manager

Jul 21, 20192 min read

What Is an Asbestos Survey and Do I Need One?

Every responsible builder has to comply with a huge volume of legislation and regulation. Fortunately, our clients have no need to be...

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