TD Property Renovations Ltd

22/06/2026

Dreaming of bifold doors onto the garden? The doors are the easy half. The rear wall of most houses is holding something up, so the real job is the steel: engineer's calculations, temporary propping, proper bearings, and building control sign-off with a certificate your solicitor will want when you sell. On site it takes one to two weeks, the house stays secure throughout, and summer keeps the open-wall time short. The new guide compares bifold, sliding, and French doors honestly, and explains level thresholds that drain properly. Straight answers, free designs and quotes, 25+ years across the North West.

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TD Property Renovations | 07922 230 439 | [email protected] | www.tdpropertyrenovationsltd.com

20/06/2026

Thinking about a new driveway this summer? Three things decide how it turns out. First, the base: dig-out, compacted sub-base, and edge restraints matter more than the surface you choose. Second, the rules: paving over five square metres must be permeable or drain within your boundary, and crossing the pavement needs a council-approved dropped kerb. Third, the season: dry summer ground and fast curing make June to August the ideal build window. The new guide compares block, tarmac, resin, and concrete honestly, with the costs explained. 25+ years across Widnes, Liverpool, Runcorn, Warrington and St Helens. Free designs and quotes.

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TD Property Renovations | 07922 230 439 | [email protected] | www.tdpropertyrenovationsltd.com

16/06/2026

Extension planned but worried about the neighbours? The Party Wall Act is friendlier than its reputation. It applies when you build at a boundary, work on a shared wall, or dig within three metres of next door's foundations. Notices go out one to two months ahead, the neighbour consents or surveyors agree an award, and your build proceeds either way: the Act decides how the work happens, never whether it does. Our advice after 25 years: show the neighbour the drawings before the letter arrives, and offer condition photos of their side. The new guide covers the notices, timelines, and costs in plain English.

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TD Property Renovations | 07922 230 439 | [email protected] | www.tdpropertyrenovationsltd.com

09/06/2026

Thinking about a single storey extension? Here is the honest version: design and approvals take longer than the build, many rear extensions need no planning application under permitted development, and the budget lives in the foundations, the steel, and the kitchen, not the square metres. On site, eight to twelve weeks from digging to decorating is typical, and you can live in the house throughout. The new guide walks through every stage, the rules, and the design decisions that make the space work. We have built them across Widnes, Liverpool, Runcorn, Warrington and St Helens for over 25 years, and we will tell you straight what is realistic. Free designs and quotes.

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04/06/2026

31/05/2026

Thinking about opening up the kitchen or removing a chimney breast? You will almost certainly need an RSJ — the steel beam that supports the upstairs once the wall comes out. The beam needs a structural engineer calculation, proper padstones at each end, and a building control sign-off. A typical single-beam knock-through takes one to two weeks on site. We have been installing RSJs across Widnes, Liverpool, Runcorn and St Helens for over 25 years. Free designs and quotes, fully insured, family-run.

More on our blog: https://tdpropertyrenovationsltd.com/rsj-installations-for-structural-alterations-what-widnes-homeowners-need-to-know/

TD Property Renovations - 07922 230 439 - [email protected] - www.tdpropertyrenovationsltd.com

29/05/2026

Full house renovation costs in the North West in 2026, the honest version: £1,200 to £2,200 per square metre for mid-spec, £2,200 to £3,500+ per square metre for high-spec. Add 10-15% contingency on top, particularly for older properties. Two quotes for the same job can differ by £50,000 because scope and standards vary. We provide fixed-price quotes with a proper line-item breakdown. 25+ years across Widnes, Liverpool, Runcorn and St Helens.

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TD Property Renovations - 07922 230 439 - [email protected] - www.tdpropertyrenovationsltd.com

28/05/2026

How long does planning permission really take? Eight weeks from validation is the statutory period, but allow 10-14 weeks from first drawings to decision in real life. Building regulations is a separate consent that applies to almost any structural work. The two run in parallel for most projects, and we handle the paperwork end to end on every job we manage. 25+ years across Widnes, Liverpool, Runcorn and St Helens. Free designs and quotes.

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TD Property Renovations - 07922 230 439 - [email protected] - www.tdpropertyrenovationsltd.com

26/05/2026

Want your garage converted before the kids break up for the summer holidays? A single garage typically takes four to six weeks on site once design and building regulations are sorted. The catch is the lead time on windows and doors, which can be four to eight weeks. So the time to talk is now. We have been converting garages across Widnes, Liverpool, Runcorn and St Helens for over 25 years and we will tell you straight what is achievable. Free designs and quotes, fully insured, family-run.

More on our blog: https://tdpropertyrenovationsltd.com/garage-conversions-before-the-summer-holidays-timelines-and-what-to-plan-now/

TD Property Renovations - 07922 230 439 - [email protected] - www.tdpropertyrenovationsltd.com

22/05/2026

Thinking about adding a porch this summer? It is one of the simplest practical upgrades a North West home can get: somewhere to drop the boots, keep the post dry, knock the draught out of the front door. A typical porch takes 3-5 weeks on site. The design decisions that matter are footprint, style, materials and how it ties into the rest of the house. Most porches are permitted development. 25+ years across Widnes, Liverpool, Runcorn and St Helens. Free designs and quotes.

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TD Property Renovations - 07922 230 439 - [email protected] - www.tdpropertyrenovationsltd.com