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đź“° The Robbins Construction Ltd Blog: Building Better, Together
Welcome to the Robbins Construction Ltd Blog—your essential read for insights, analysis, and expert opinion from the forefront of the London and Essex residential construction industry.
In today's volatile environment, building a high-quality extension, loft conversion, or new home is more complex than ever. From navigating sudden material shortages and soaring labour costs to meeting the ambitious standards of the new Building Regulations (Parts L, F, and O), the landscape is constantly shifting. That’s why we’re committed to doing more than just building your project; we will endeavour to keep a track of industry news and offer our opinion on these critical developments, translating the often-complex headlines into actionable insights for our clients.
Here, we will share our decades of experience, dissecting key issues like the impact of rising interest rates on project viability, the long-term changes introduced by the Net Zero strategy, and how emerging technologies can deliver a smoother build process. Our goal is to ensure you are fully informed and confident in the process, allowing us to build a successful future, together.
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Saturday 28th November 2020
🤝 Experience & Credentials "Are you licensed and insured?" Absolutely, yes. We are a registered private limited company Robbins Construction Ltd and carry comprehensive insurance policies, including Public Liability Insurance to cover any property damage or injury to third parties, and Employer's…
🏡 Policy Shockwave: The Stamp Duty Holiday
Friday 20th November 2020
The Stamp Duty Rush – Great for Buyers, a Logistical Nightmare for Builders The Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed on November 20, 2020, that UK house price growth had surged to a 4-year high, hitting 7.6% annually, driven primarily by…
🏗️ Massive Regeneration Launch
Thursday 20th August 2020
Brent Cross Town Starts—A Double-Edged Sword for North London Builders In August 2020, the Brent Cross Town development (Barnet) officially broke ground, immediately opening up 50 acres of park space. This ÂŁ8 billion project is set to deliver 6,700 new homes…
How to make a small garden look bigger in 6 easy steps
Saturday 20th June 2020
Any outdoor space is welcome, but wouldn’t it be nice to make even the smallest of gardens feel a little less cramped? A gardening experts reveals six simple ideas for how to make a small garden look bigger. From planting ideas…
Home Extension Step-by-Step Guide
Friday 19th June 2020
Thinking about extending to add light, space and value to your home? Here's what you need to know to enjoy a successful extension project A well-planned home extension has the potential to turn even the humblest of properties into a comfortable,…
Replace this years trip abroad with the patio you always wanted
Thursday 18th June 2020
Make a simple garden or back yard beautiful and extend your living space to the outdoors. . . Gardening and the weather are both heating up right now! So now is the time to finally get off the sofa and plan for…
10 Trends that will influence 2020
Thursday 11th June 2020
WITH A LITTLE INPUT FROM ROBBINS CONSTRUCTION As mentioned previously, we come across many clients with definite and distinctive ideas towards finishing touches and others who simply like to leave everything and have an almost blank canvas before giving this any…
Next steps
Wednesday 10th June 2020
Whilst many of our clients’ fully appreciate the importance of planning ahead in relation to the finishing touches, we still come across many who seem to automatically leave this as an after thought. With the internet, social media and an…
Loft conversion in Chingford
Monday 8th June 2020
New enquiry regarding client looking for an experienced builder to fit a loft conversion with a reading corner. Customer had almost zero experience of building regulations and ideas re possible solutions. Our service was to break down actual requirements from the…
Client Story-Property Conversion London
Sunday 7th June 2020
A recent enquiry from an existing client with whom we helped create a modern open plan kitchen/dining area doubling the size of the ground floor of her previous home, who then decided to sell and with the profit to…