When you look at the average UK house, you'll notice that a huge number of them will share a boundary with another property. Depending on the type of house this boundary could be an 'invisible 'wall, or it could be a literal wall. This is known as a party wall, and it's something that’s caused [...]
Did you know there are over half a million listed buildings in England? The listing process isn't just reserved for ancient ruins after all! Any building that has 'special architectural or historic interest' can be 'listed' as a way of protecting it from any alterations that might negatively impact the character of the building and [...]
When you look at your home from the outside, what do you see? The answer might vary depending on a lot of things, from when your house was built, to where in the country you live and if you built it yourself. There are dozens of different ways you can finish your home, but they [...]
If you’re planning your dream house build, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of things to do. There’s a lot to remember, and you’re almost always bound to miss something. But in amongst all of the decisions about building materials, drawing floor plans and picking out furniture, there are some decisions you [...]
We’ve all heard the horror stories. You have grand plans for an extension or a renovation, but you don’t have the biggest budget in the world to get it done. Then along comes a builder who promises they can do everything and more, within your price range! Fast forward a few months, and you’re left [...]
If you have a fire in your home, you will also have a chimney. We’re not guessing with that one – it’s a legal requirement even if the fire isn’t functional. The good news is that not only will your fireplace help keep your home toasty and warm during the cold months, but it also [...]
Insulating your home is one of the essentials of construction, especially in the UK, where keeping the heat in is vital! The right insulation can help save you money on heating your home, and it’s better for the environment too. But did you know that there’s more than one type of insulation? In fact, there’s [...]
Building an extension is an incredibly exciting project. They can help you create extra space and value in your home without having to move to a new one. You can open up the layout of your home and link it to your garden seamlessly. But extensions are also big projects, and there are a few [...]
How many times have you noticed that people tend to congregate in the kitchen? No matter how comfortable you make the rest of the house, guests and family head for the bright lights and tasty aromas of the hardest working spot in your home. If you have children, they probably work on their school projects [...]
At DNA Brickwork and Builders we build anything, from a house to a wall. But we don't always do it alone. We work very closely with a number of trusted partners - tradespeople with years of experience in their industry who we know can meet our incredibly high standards. Sometimes they will work with us [...]
