31 May
How to Boost Your Home’s Kerb Appeal with DIY

How to Boost Your Home’s Kerb Appeal with DIY

If you’ve spent too much time around estate agents, you might have heard the term ‘kerb appeal’ thrown around. The idea is that, the better your home looks to passersby, the more it’s worth on the market. In this article, we’ll be going into a little more detail with kerb appeal, looking at how you can improve it via a range of DIY projects.


Weeding

It’s not the most glamorous task in the world, and it’s not very interesting either, but it’s certainly worth doing. If you have a front lawn or any sort of plant growth near your driveway,

04 Dec
Christmas Opening Hours

Christmas Opening Hours

 

Fulham

Friday 21st of December – 7-5
Saturday 22nd of December – Closed
Sunday 23rd of December – Closed
Monday 24th of December – Closed
Tuesday 25th of December – Closed
Wednesday 26th of December – Closed
Thursday 27th of December – 7-3
Friday 28th of December – 7-3
Saturday 29th of December – 7-3
Sunday 30th of December – Closed
Monday 31st Of December – 7-3
Tuesday 1st of January – Closed

Hammersmith

Friday 21st of December – 

12 Oct

A Guide to BS 8612


What is the BS 8612 and Why has it been Released?

BS 8612 is a set of industry standards, developed by the British Standards Institute, for dry fix roofing methods. Recently, dry fix roofing methods have been increasing in popularity – over half of new roofs in the UK use dry fixing – due to revised recommendations for roofing and slating best practice (BS 5534). In this revision, the dangerous problem of failing mortar and loose roof tiles was addressed with new guidance stating that ridges and hips need to be mechanically fixed, regardless of whether mortar is also used or not.

02 Mar
March & April Deals From Hitchcock & King!

March & April Deals From Hitchcock & King!

SAWN TREATED C.16 QUINN CEMENT

IRISH 3.0 METRE LENGTH 25KG PAPERBAG

100 X 47……………………….£3.85 EQUALS £1.28 PER METRE

75 X 47…………………………£2.87 EQUALS £0.96 PER METRE

 

QUINNLITE
100MM BLOCKS EACH …….£1.06

140MM  BLOCKS  EACH ……..£1.49

215MM BLOCKS EACH …….E2.29

 

PLASTERBOARD SQ EDGE

2440 X 1200 X 12.5MM …….£5.05

1800 X 900 X 12.5MM ……..£3.30

 

OSB2

2440 X 1220 X 11MM……….£11.50

OSB3

2440  X 1220  X 18MM……….£18.45

OSB3 (T&G)

2400 X 600 X 18MM………..£10.25

 

17 Oct
The Case of the Real (and Legally) Haunted House

The Case of the Real (and Legally) Haunted House

Everyone knows that neglecting home improvements can diminish a property’s value. But what if it’s the work of the spirit world that’s causing you selling problems?

The Ackley Family

Nestled next to the Hudson River is a large Victorian house, known as 1 LaVeta Place. In 1990 this home in Nyack, New York was the centre of a one-of-a-kind case, now widely known as the Ghostbusters Ruling.

The couple Helen and George Ackley had lived in this house since the 1960s – but they were not alone! They claimed that family members would be woken up by shaking beds,

17 Jul
Which Roofing Material Would Be Ideal for Your Roof?

Which Roofing Material Would Be Ideal for Your Roof?

Renovating a roof is a massive undertaking and a project you shouldn’t set out upon lightly. For instance, failing to invest in the right materials or expertise for your roofing project could prove calamitous; your roof could leak, let in draughts, or even collapse if your roof can’t support the weight of your new tiles or shingles.

To help you avoid the worst, here we’re going to look at which roofing material would be ideal for your roof and the crucial things you must always consider.

What to Consider When Choosing Roofing Materials

When you first set out to find new roofing materials for your roof,