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House Renovations

A Guide to Revamping Your St Albans Home: Top Tips and Tricks for a Successful Makeover

Another loft renovation CJ Smiths has completed

House Renovations

Renovation Frequency: How Often Should You Revamp Your St Albans Home

A ground floor kitchen extension on Oaklands drive with skylight windows

House Renovations

St Albans Home Renovation Ideas: Transforming Spaces with Style and Function

Collyer Way kitchen extension

House Renovations

Renovate and Reside: Mastering the Art of Living on Site While Renovating a House

A home renovation CJ Smiths completed in St Albans

House Renovations

Renovating Your Home: How Long Does a Complete Renovation Project Actually Take?

A side view showing how big can a garden room be without planning permission

How big is big? When do you need planning permission for a garden room

Toilet in a custom built garden room

Can I Put a Toilet in My Garden Room? Essential Factors to Consider

A garden room CJ Smiths built in the St Albans area

Can you have a garden room in a small garden? [Maximising Limited Space]

This man cave is one of the top 6 uses for a garden room

Top 6 Uses for a Garden Room: Transforming Your Outdoor Space with Creative Ideas

Custom built Garden room in St Albans

Do I Need Planning Permission for a Garden Room? Is It Even Required?

Garage conversion in St Albans

House Extensions

Do You Need an Architect for a House Extension? Expert Guide Revealed

A side view of a recent house extension we built

House Extensions

Can I Put an Extension on My Council House? Expert Guidance for Successful Planning

You did not need planning permission for this home gym loft conversion.

Loft conversions

How Long Does a Loft Conversion Take? [2024 Timeline Revealed]

A loft conversion with plans for planning permission

Loft conversions

No Moving, Just Improving! Do You Need Planning Permission For A Loft Conversion In 2024?

Loft conversion home office

Loft conversions

St Albans Homeowners: 5 Most Popular Uses for a Loft Conversion

Add value to your loft conversion with a dormer

Loft conversions

Adding Value to Your St Albans Home with a Dormer Loft Conversion: Pro Guide

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Loft conversions

How much does a loft conversion cost in St Albans [An Updated 2024 Breakdown]

A double story side extension in St Albans we built

House Extensions

House Extension vs Conservatory: Which One Suits You Best?

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House Extensions

What Type Of House Extension Should You Choose?

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House Extensions

These House Extensions Don't Require Planning Permission

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House Extensions

Should You Move Or Extend? The Pros And Cons

modern tv unit st albans

House Extensions

Why Your New House Extension Will Be Worth it

luxury kitchen st albans built by CJ Smiths

House Extensions

How Much Value Exactly Will Your House Extension Add In 2024?

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House Extensions

The Timeline For Your House Extension - By An Industry Expert

st albans house extension

House Extensions

Planning Permission Is Confusing - Let Us Explain

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House Extensions

Why You Will Pay More For Your House Extension In 2024

Long Acres Home Extension

House Extensions

How To Start Your House Extension 2024 - The Road Map

Ivory close home renovation

House Renovations

We Renovated Over 200 Homes Here Are The Most Common Mistakes

kitchen in st albans built by CJ Smiths

House Extensions

How Much Does A House Extension Cost In St Albans?

The Historic St albans cathedral

St Albans Guide

Top 10 Things To Do In St Albans

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