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Home Extension Team

Mar 6, 20171 min read

Window Firms Top For Customer Service

In a Which survey independent double glazing firms came out top with 86% in terms of quality, customer service and value for money against h

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Arcadis

Feb 27, 20171 min read

Is there a labour shortage? Not at HET

According to Property consultants Arcadis construction workers could see their wages double as the industry faces a “skills gulf”.

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Home Extension Team

Nov 1, 20161 min read

Guide to Loft Conversions

There is a lot to think about if you want to convert your loft into a habitable room as this useful article by Which (the independent...

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Home Extension Team

Oct 3, 20161 min read

The Value of a Conservatory

Did you know Home Extension Team also builds conservatories? Generally a conservatory will not need planning consent unless your house...

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Home Extension Team

Sep 6, 20161 min read

Hertfordshire Best Place for Families

We are always saying don't move improve, so imagine how pleased we were to read that Hertfordshire is the best place to live in the UK...

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HET Windows

Jun 24, 20162 min read

HET Windows - New Services, New Website

Following many years of offering the highest quality, affordable, windows, doors and conservatories to our home extension clients. We...

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HET Awarded a Star Rating by the Considerate Builders Scheme

Home Extension Team

Jun 7, 20161 min read

HET Awarded a Star Rating by the Considerate Builders Scheme

At the Home Extension Team we are very pleased to have been awarded a Star Rating by the Considerate Constructors Scheme. We are...

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Home Extension Team

May 23, 20161 min read

What's the average home extension size?

The average size of a house extension designed by Home Extension Team is between 30sq m and 60 sq m compared with the smallest dwelling...

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Home Extension Team

May 9, 20161 min read

HET Support Herts Young and Homeless

The Home Extension Team recently presented Herts Young Homeless with a cheque for £1000.00, at its Hitchin town centre premises. This...

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Nano-engineered glass will clean itself and cut heating bills

Chartered Institute of Building

Jan 16, 20161 min read

Nano-engineered glass will clean itself and cut heating bills

Researchers at University College London (UCL) claim that a “revolutionary” new type of window could cut cleaning costs especially in...

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UK brick producers have stepped up their output by 7% in the first half of the year in response to m

Construction Index

Nov 10, 20151 min read

UK brick producers have stepped up their output by 7% in the first half of the year in response to m

Many UK brick production facilities were mothballed or scaled back after the last recession hit and were unprepared for the upsurge in...

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Councils and property developers have joined forces to lobby for an increase in planning application

The Construction Index

Nov 9, 20151 min read

Councils and property developers have joined forces to lobby for an increase in planning application

A study by the Local Government Association (LGA) has found that there is a £450m shortfall across England and Wales between fees paid...

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Can bats increase the cost of a loft conversion?

Which?

Sep 1, 20151 min read

Can bats increase the cost of a loft conversion?

Considering a loft conversion? While you may have considered the various permissions and regulations you need, you may not have...

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Robotic kitchen, complete with arms, will prepare and cook recipes

Kitchen and Bathroom News August 2015

Aug 13, 20151 min read

Robotic kitchen, complete with arms, will prepare and cook recipes

If you thought domestic robots could only be found in Hollywood blockbusters or sci-fi TV series, then think again. A robotic chef could...

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Skills shortage places pressure on the UK construction industry

ONS, Construction Products Association

Aug 7, 20151 min read

Skills shortage places pressure on the UK construction industry

Employment in the UK construction industry is now 390,000 lower than at its 2008 peak. So far, the lack of skilled labour has primarily...

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