If you are planning a home extension it can be difficult to know where to start.
House building in Fife has been extremely popular over the last couple of years with over 50 planning applications processed weekly to the planning department.
Do you call an architect first or a builder?
Often many homeowners will have a clear idea of what style of extension they want to do.
They may have seen a loft conversion or kitchen extension in a neighbour’s home that is similar to what they want to do. I
f you have a clear idea of what you want, it helps to make the build more straight forward.
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At Windsor Bespoke we are experienced builders who are willing to offer a specialist architectural package for all home extensions/renovations and take care of all the planning, drawing and building regulations for you.
Working With Recommendation
At Windsor Bespoke, we work closely with architects and structural engineers to ensure our clients are receiving not only a great service, but a service that is affordable for them.
Before deciding if and who to call first, there are three things homeowners should take into consideration:
- Budget
- Time-scale
- Personality
Budget
Using an architect will incur an extra fee, often 15-20 per cent more of the cost of a project.
A good architect can also save you money on larger projects. They are trained to see the big picture and focus on the small details, which can end up being costly mistakes if corners are cut.
Timescale
How quickly do you want your extension built?
If you are on a tight deadline, we can certainly help as much as possible to get your project over the line. House building and timescale go together massively.
Depending on the complexity and context of your design, we will consider all design aspects of the build – designing for natural light, flow and researching materials – which may take longer.
Personality
No matter who you pick, you are going to be working with them, intently, for a substantial period of time.
There has to be trust and a clear understanding of what you expect from each other to avoid any fall out.
At Windsor Bespoke, we will take the pressure off you having to chase up deadlines and most importantly complete the final certificate to sign off the work.
Collaborating With Other Businesses In Fife
At Windsor Bespoke, we are proud members of a group called Fife Networking.
Fife Networking is about you, your business, and where you want to go.
To us, business networking is about more than just leads; it’s about personal growth and professional relationships that benefit both you and your business.
So how can we work with members at Fife Networking that can also assist you with the build?
Looking to remortgage for funds?
If you were looking to remortgage your property to gain funds to complete a build then we highly recommend you speak with the brilliant Graeme Hastie at Carnegie Mortgage and Protection Limited – Dunfermline
Graeme was shortlisted for Best Broker in UK this year and was the only Mortgage Advisor in the area to be shortlisted, that itself is a winner, right?!
For contact details, please click on the website link above.

Looking to get creative with your build?
The home of luxurious leather interiors and printed upholstery.
Camat Design which falls under The John Young Group are well known for luxurious interiors and printed upholstery.
The images speak for themselves – take a look here!
Camat Bespoke Design Division is the result of years of extensive research and development bringing deluxe limited edition or one-off design and print for a range of products in a highly durable material. We have developed the technology for golf bags, car interiors and furniture with much more in the pipeline.
Your imagination is all that is required.
So if you are looking for your build to stand out from the crowd then we would highly recommend speaking with James Ewing at John Young Group for more information!

Needing blinds for your new windows?
The fantastic Hurles Blinds (James Hurles) is a small family run business supplying all types of window blinds and Colonial Interior Shutters to homeowners all over Fife and the surrounding areas.
There is a lot of competition out there but I believe that Hurles Blinds business offers a great service, good value for money and a friendly, no-pressure experience.
Verticals (or Louvres) – Fabric, PVC or Vinyl finishes
Venetians (metal or wood finish)
Rollers (Domestic and Commercial finish)
Roman Blinds
Perfect Fit Blinds (Roller, Venetian or Pleated)
Pleated blinds (standard or thermal grade)

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House Building Fife – Contact Us
So after reading this blog, you should feel confident that not only do we have the expertise to carry out your build, however we have a range of businesses that we work with on a weekly basis who can assist massively.
Drop us a comment on the blog or send us an email to start the process:
info@windsorbespoke.com or call us on 01592 805611.
We are here to help so let’s get started!
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