KM Architects Leicester offer some top tips on helping you go through your home renovation with ease. For more advice on home renovation projects, get in touch at http://www.km-architects.co.uk

1. Top tips for your home
renovation
Before you think about any
kind of major renovation for
your home, you need to think
about rule and regulations, and
find out what you can and cant
do, before you go and hire an
architect or a contractor.
Follow these steps to ensure
you do your home renovations
the right way.
1. Get planning permission
This means if you are planning on altering anything structurally within
your home, whether that’s internally or externally, you need to start by
contacting your local council to ensure you are granted permission for
these changes.
2. Check you are in line with building regulations
These differ to planning permission. If you are making more minor work
to your home, such as a new bathroom, you need to ensure that you
comply with these building regulations such as ensure it is well
ventilated, and that you’re not blocking any fire exits.
3. Don’t compromise
If you have issues elsewhere in your home, like an old boiler that needs
replacing, don’t skimp and replace your bathroom instead. By focusing on
the basics first will allow you to have a sturdy home.
4. Ensure you hire a registered architect
Don’t just go with the cheapest to try and save money, really do your
research and ensure that the architect or project manager is right for you,
and right for the job you want doing.
Home renovations can really transform the look of your home and drastically
improve it. All it requires is some careful planning and sensible thinking.
For more advice on home renovations, visit www.km-architects.co.uk who are
family run Leicester architects based at 139 Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 3FL.
0116 220 0321