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Chirpychippy, HI. You are not obliged to employ an architect for planning or indeed Building Regulation plans. I built my own Two storey extension and did all the design, plans and BCO drawings myself. Here is a link to the page about doing the planning drawings There are details of each step...

WillyWarbix, Thanks and yes I do realise that the images could be better. If I was starting now I would video the whole thing but when I did it I wasn't really thinking about a blog or youtube channels. I'll try to dig out the original photos and see if I can improve things. Thanks for your...

Thanks. Although building materials have gone up so things will be more expensive I think the basic rule still applies that 80% of a builder's quote is for labour - fair enough, they have to make a living but I'd certainly still do the same again. When I started I wasn't sure how much I could do...

Hi - Having been quoted over £125,000 for my extension I eventually completed the design and build for around £25,000. I have been encouraged to share my experiences to help or inspire others so I made a step by step blog. It's not a commercial site, simply a blog of my experiences. I am happy...