Archive for the ‘Kitchen and Bathroom’ Category

Fitting Sun Tunnel, Sky Lights or VELUX window

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Installing a Sky Tunnel or a Sky Lights my be the only option to introduce day light to a room, Loft conversion room, Kitchen, Bathroom or to add my natural light to a new house extension

You have a wide range of sky lights in the market, the choice of size and shape now available at most of the DIY store, you must make sure you choose an experience Builder and fitter

The most important aspect of fitting the Sky lights window or your VELUX  window is to make sure it is sealed for water and other outdoor condition

Your Velux window fitter or builders will advice you on the best option for your space

The most popular Types of Loft Conversions and house Extensions in London

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Popular Loft Extensions: Dormer Loft Conversion

This option can only be achieved if the existing loft space is of insufficient size for the proposed conversion, The design will maximize your headroom for the staircase and add new good size room or rooms

You can also add additional bathroom or en suite, your Builders in London can advise you on the best option for the type of house you have, choosing the right Builders that have experiences team of Plumbers, Electricians, Bathroom fitters will help you to achieve your dream loft conversion at a reasonable cost

 Popular House Extensions : Rear Extensions

Extending your house to add extra kitchen space or a living room will add value to your house even at the current house market situation

The benefits of loft conversions and House Extensions

Generating extra space in your loft will add a value to your house and most importantly adding space to your life that can be used for a variety of everyday living activities: office space, extra bedroom, playroom and storage

Many families in London also use it to generate extra house income by renting a self contained studio flat but you have a cleaver design to achieve the level needed for that

Choosing professional builders in London will help keeping your cost down and get you value for money

How to Cope with : Fitting a new Kitchen in your house

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Installing a new kitchen can take anything from one to three or four weeks depends on the size of your kitchen, the preparation works required before the start of the installation and that can be extremely disruptive to your normal every day home life

Having a new kitchen is certainly a worthwhile investment that adds value to your property and makes your kitchen the real heart of your home

Tips and Hints

Your kitchen fitter will remove your old kitchen and that means a lot of dirt and dust

Some of the old houses when that process takes place the walls gets exposed and the plaster could be revealed which contribute to a big percentage f the dust created ( my advise is to buy good quality dust sheets and cover as much surfaces as possible starting with covering the door or halls leading to your kitchen, if your hire an experienced kitchen fitter or professional builders they will most luckily follow that advise)

Recycle your old Appliances, why not contact your local council and get some advice on the best way to recycle your old kitchen appliances or ask your kitchen fitter for advise

Pack ahead and make sure you label everything so you can find that tea mug when you really need to have your mooning cup

Know your local fast food stores for a quick lunch or a late dinner

Laundry, remember that your washing machine may be in that kitchen and your works uniform or that lovely dress you need for an important meeting must be washed, so be prepared !!

Adding new bathroom or en-suite

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Many families suffer daily with the availability of just one bathroom or toilet facilities in the house or flat they live in ( especially during the morning rush hour ), Adding a second bathroom, en-suite bathroom, toilet or a shower room is not only an investments in your comfort but also a great investments in your property

The market has all sizes, shapes and design to fit your available space, your bathroom fitter will be able to pick the right materials for your available space

The possibility of adding a new bathroom or en-suite is endless but you must consider the one major factor in deciding the location of the new bathroom or toilet

Drains and plumbing

You Bathroom will have to be connected to drains and plumbing. Sanitary fittings must be connected to a soil stack which is 100 mm (4in) diameter vertical pipe leading to an underground drain at an inspection chamber ( the manhole) The gradient of the drain should be neither too steep or to shallow, otherwise the possibility of blockages might occur, your plumber should be able to advise on the best sloution

Where it is not possible to connect directly to the manhole, there are other options available such as Saniflo – http://www.saniflo.com that can serve a new shower or bath tube

Building, maintenance and refurbishment services in London

Monday, June 7th, 2010

First Builders qualified tradesmen service including, build a house extension, Plastering , tiling, painting and decorating, update or renovate your bathroom, house, kitchen, living space or an office.

First Builders quote service is completely free and all works is reasonably priced

Our staff are experienced in all aspects of house renovation worksin London: plumbers, carpenters, painters and decorators, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and builders

Choose your kitchen’s shape wisely

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Most of London’s properties has a small kitchens space and some cases tiny space and in a small kitchen every space available matters

Planning your kitchen will include many main areas from space for food preparation and cooking to washing up and storage so it essential to plan the room thoroughly.

The basic design rules for kitchens, however large or small depends on shape of the room, most common basic shapes for a kitchen plan are I, U and L shapes.

I shaped kitchen, in this type of kitchen, all appliances and storage are down one side of the room, making a neat, tidy and efficient line of kitchen cabinets

L shaped kitchen fits best where the kitchen can be installed into one corner.The L shaped kitchen can be either fitted neatly around the corner or if the space permits, one arm can be build into the room to act as a serving table or eating bar.

U shaped can be fitted in square kitchens and is often best in a confined space because the appliances can be installed around the cook, who stands in the centre and has everything within reach.

The most important decision when it comes to fitting a new kitchen, repairing old kitchen or renovating your kitchen is off course the kitchen fitter, hiring professional kitchen fitter in London is a wise investment