LOCAL HOME RENOVATIONS

January marks the start of a new year, bringing with it hope, change and new year’s resolutions. Whether you’re looking to sell or if you just want to add a fresh new lease of life to your home, we have some great tips and tricks, as well as some brilliant local businesses that can get the job done!

This editorial is proudly sponsored by Dream Doors Plymouth, The Door Doctor, Luke’s Gutters, Base Concepts, Core Plumbing, Colourfence and Tech Surveys.

Giving your home a makeover can mean more than just the furnishings and a lick of paint. In order to make the most of the space or increase the value of your property, it might be worth thinking about doing some renovating.

Making these changes to your house can come at some expense therefore, it’s important to prioritise what can make the most profit and impact. You might think that a brand-new kitchen is the right thing to invest in, but depending on the state of the current kitchen, there might not be much improvement when re-valued. Kitchens are very personal to the owner, everybody likes theirs slightly different, therefore, investing the money elsewhere, for example, a loft conversion or extension might bring you more money when it comes to valuing the property.

Cleaning the gutters and roof of your home can not only transform the exterior of your home but can also extend the lifespan of your roof by ridding it from harmful substances. Luke’s Gutters and Roof are a local roof and gutter cleaning service with affordable prices starting from just £40.

Tired or broken doors and windows can make the whole house feel neglected, they also let in more drafts causing your energy bills to increase. For all types of door and window repairs, The Door Doctor offers a mobile repair service based in Plymouth to help your windows look brand new again.

When renovating your home, try not to neglect your garden because by the time spring and summer comes alone, you’ll probably be spending just as much, if not more time in your garden than indoors. The most noticeable difference you can make is updating the fences. Colourfence offers metal garden fences in a wide range of colours, styles and finishes.

Forking out the money for a brand-new kitchen isn’t always a quick and easy decision and with the average brand-new kitchen costing you around £8,000, you have every right to be hesitant! If only there was a way to reduce the cost somehow… well there is. Dream Doors Plymouth offer affordable solutions to a brand-new kitchen by quite simply replacing the doors and worktops. The shell of a kitchen usually stays the same, unless you’re moving the kitchen elsewhere, therefore, swapping out the doors, door handles and worktops, could save you 50% compared to a new fully fitted kitchen.

Do you feel like you’re outgrowing your home but can’t afford anywhere bigger? On average, extensions work out cheaper compared to upsizing and you can design it exactly how you want. With the plans in place, it’s time to get building. Base Concepts Plymouth are an award-winning building company that specialises in the refurbishment of both commercial and domestic properties throughout Devon and Cornwall. They offer all types of building services from partitioning and suspended ceilings to bath and kitchen remodelling.

If you decide to refurbish areas in your home that require a plumber, Core Plumbing solutions have over 12 years of experience in all aspects of the trade. They offer central heating installations, general plumbing work, boilers, wet rooms, bathroom installations and disability conversions.

When it comes to selling or renting your property, Tech Surveys can aid you in making sure you have an up-to-date EPC, as well as Legionella risk assessment. They can also supply you with floor plans available in full colour, black and white or 3D from as little as £30 for a standard 2D B&W plan of a 1–4-bedroom house.

All businesses mentioned in this editorial are local to Plymouth and trusted with years of experience. We hope that this has given you the confidence to transform your own house into a space that you’re proud to call home.