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Master Builder of the Year Awards 2008 Leicester builder best in Britain
An amazing transformation of a run of the mill 1960s house in a village near Leicester into a light-filled 5-bedroom contemporary cedar-clad family home, won Ellis & Hughes the title of Master Builder of the Year 2008.
 
FMB Contracts Plain English Building Contract
The FMB contract provided here free of charge can be used for any building project. Click here to download.
 
Planning Portal - Householders Guide Planning Portal - Householders Guide
This simple visual guide outlines common household projects. Links to further information will take you to the Planning Portal's Building Work & Greener Homes sections. The Planning Portal is delivered by Communities and Local Government. Click here to launch the Householders Guide (Flash Movie - 30 seconds to download on broadband).
 
Consumer Guides to Home Improvement Consumer Guides to Home Improvement
As well as giving clear guidance on steps that can save energy and money, our guides are packed with ideas and suggestions for other areas of home improvement. There are inspirational examples of best practice, with practical tips from industry experts on a variety of building projects. Click here to get a copy.
 
Nail The Rogues Nail The Rogues
Every year in the UK an estimated 89,000 householders are fleeced by rogue door-to-door home maintenance traders masquerading as professionals, selling anything from roofing repairs, guttering and gardening services to path and driveway work.  Find out how to avoid rogue traders.
 
UK Map Special advice for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Our 'Help With Red Tape' section has advice tailored to your part of the UK.
 

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