Getting building repairs
Find out about your responsibilities and how to find the right people to carry out your work.
Your responsibilities: Health and Safety
Be aware of your responsibilities as an owner during building repair works.
Finding a building contractor
What you need to know about finding the right building contractor for your repairs.
Finding a building professional
Your planned work might need advice from a building professional such as an architect, surveyor or engineer. Find out more.
Traditional Buildings
Learn more about traditional buildings and why they need special attention.
Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
If your older property is listed, or in a conservation area then you may need planning permission to make changes.
Why older properties need special care
What is a traditional building? Why do they need to be considered differently. Find out more.
Energy Efficiency in older buildings
Learn more about what you can do to improve energy efficiency while maintaining the character of your traditional building.