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At John Webster Architecture we want to help you navigate ‘hassle-free’ through the process of building an extension. We want to do this by providing you with information that helps you fully understand the process of a construction project and how much it costs before design & construction work starts. Dundee House Extension Costs […]
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How Much Does it Cost to Build a House Extension in Edinburgh? Are you are thinking about building a house extension in Edinburgh? If so, you will no doubt want to know the answer to these 4 questions! How much does it cost to build a house extension in Edinburgh? How do I start the […]
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How much does it cost to remove or knock down a load-bearing wall? Discover: 1. What is the cost of removing a supporting wall? 2. What factors affect the cost of removing or demolishing a load-bearing wall? 3. What are the Reasons to remove a load-bearing or Structural wall? 4. What types of properties are […]
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Edinburgh Tenement Loft Conversion A Tenement loft conversion in Edinburgh can be a great way to “extend” your flat and head up the way into the roof space…. simple, right? Maybe not simple but most likely doable. Whilst a Loft Conversion is a Loft Conversion there is something special, unique even about a loft conversion […]
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How Much Does a Basic Loft Conversion Cost? Picture this if you will, you’ve been round to your friend’s house and they have just had an AMAZING Loft conversion done, with all the whistles and bells. You would love to do the same, you need the extra space and can’t really afford to move but you […]
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Dundee Architecture – Architecture in Dundee to be proud of Amazing Architecture all around and Dundonians probably haven’t noticed that much of it, but if you take a minute for a breath you might be surprised whats there! In the second episode of Dundee Architecture, we will focus on a couple of buildings slap bang in […]
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