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Decoding the Build

A 3-part guide. Read in order, or jump to the part you need.

Building Control Inspection Stages for Extensions
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Building Control Inspection Stages for Extensions

Every building control inspection stage for a UK extension, including what the BCO checks, when to book, what happens if you fail, fees, and why the completion certificate matters.

First Fix vs Second Fix: What You Need to Know Before Your Extension
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First Fix vs Second Fix: What You Need to Know Before Your Extension

First fix and second fix explained for UK extension homeowners: what each stage covers for electrics, plumbing, and carpentry, and the decisions you must lock in before cables are run.

UK Building Measurements: Why a 4×2 Isn't 4 Inches by 2 (And Other Imperial vs Metric Traps)
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UK Building Measurements: Why a 4×2 Isn't 4 Inches by 2 (And Other Imperial vs Metric Traps)

A homeowner's decoder for UK building measurements. Why timber, pipes, bricks, and bags use mixed imperial and metric, what to actually order, and the US import traps that wreck extensions.