Preface |
4 |
Introduction |
6 |
Part 1 Using a contractor |
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When to use a contractor |
10 |
Choosing a contractor |
12 |
Obtaining estimates and quotations |
13 |
Making payments |
14 |
Variations and extras |
16 |
Making a simple contract |
17 |
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Part 2 Doing it yourself |
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Building regulations |
20 |
Planning permission |
23 |
Party walls |
28 |
Ordering materials |
29 |
Programming |
33 |
Raising the finance |
35 |
Home improvements - are they worth it? |
35 |
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Part 3 Home improvement costs |
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Fireplaces |
38 |
External walls and chimney pots |
40 |
Roofing |
42 |
Doors |
48 |
Windows |
60 |
Kitchen fittings |
65 |
| Wall, floor and ceiling finishes |
70 |
Plumbing |
73 |
Glazing |
85 |
Electrical work |
56 |
Decorating and paperhanging |
88 |
Paths and edgings |
101 |
Fencing |
105 |
Patio |
107 |
Walling |
112 |
Timber and damp treatment |
114 |
Disposal of material |
118 |
Part 4 Building your own home |
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Why self-build? |
119 |
Finding a plot |
120 |
Finding the money |
125 |
Professional help |
126 |
Preparing a budget |
128 |
Making a success of self building |
130 |
Part 5 Self building costs (unit rates) |
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Excavation |
133 |
Concrete work |
135 |
Brickwork and blockwork |
137 |
Carpentry |
139 |
Joinery |
141 |
Roofing |
146 |
Plastering and tiling |
147 |
Plumbing and heating |
149 |
Painting |
152 |
Part 6 Total project costs |
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House extensions |
154 |
Conservatories |
156 |
Loft conversions
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157 |
Part 7 The cost of going green |
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Ground source heat pumps |
158 |
Air source heat pumps |
158 |
Domestic wind turbines
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160 |
Solar panels
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161 |
Biomass boiler
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161 |
Grey water recycling
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163 |
Rainwater harvesting
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164 |
Insulation
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165 |
Draught proofing |
165 |
Part 8 Tool and equipment hire |
166 |
Part 9 General construction data |
170 |
Part 10 Glossary of building terms |
183 |
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