Welcome to our exclusive feature on navigating the costs of building, extending, or renovating your home! Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy addition, a complete remodel, or starting from scratch, understanding the financial landscape is crucial. From budgeting to hidden expenses, delve into expert insights, real-life case studies, and practical tips to help you make informed decisions that align with your vision and financial goals.
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Exhibitors
See below all the companies who will be exhibiting their services who are experts in the field of finance and build costs etc
1-2-1 Clinic
See below some 1-2-1 clinics who specialise in building, estimations, passive housing and architecture who will advice you on costs and other financial issues that may arise
McNeill Architectural Consultancy
If you could benefit from advice from a Chartered Architect, Chartered Surveyor, Building Engineer or Project Manager then Mervyn can help you.
McNeill Architecture specialises in planning applications and planning appeals advice, full architectural design service for private bespoke dwellings, both traditional and contemporary build, condition survey and specialist reports, health and safety advice including CDM regulation compliance.
At the show Mervyn will offer the following advice:
• General Advice - advise on how to avoid the pitfalls when procuring the build, where to look for the best tradesmen, what red flags to look out for, how to best protect people working for you in terms of H&S.
• Contracts – what you need to have in place to ensure that you are best covered? Who can help with this?
• Plans - Review of your plans, a second opinion, thoughts on your project, how you intend to use the space, and thoughts on future proofing your home.
• Disputes - how to avoid disputes during and after your build. What contracts, checks and other things can you put in place to ensure the build goes as smoothly as possible.
• CDM Regulations NI – advice on the requirements and legal responsibilities you have under this legislation and how to make sure you comply.
• Design – don’t have your plans yet or have a plan that you are not happy with, Mervyn can advise and steer you in the right direction.
Mervyn will chat to Astrid Madsen in the Advice Hub Theatre on: Saturday at 2.00pm
https://www.macdesign.info/
macdesign144@gmail.com
028 2586 2457
DJ Estimations
Current owner & director of R-Dale Construction, with 25 years experience in the industry, Past winner of 'builder of the year 2011'. Senior Estimator at DJ ESTIMATIONS
South West College, Passive House Design & Consultation
Landmark Designs
Structural Engineer and Chartered Architectural Technologist with 40+ years experience in survey, design and supervision of a wide range of domestic, commercial and industrial construction projects.
