Home remodelling usually means changing the layout or use of your rooms: knocking through walls, adding space, or updating an older house so it suits the way you live now. It often goes hand in hand with renovation, which brings worn-out parts of the house back into good condition.

A remodel is also a good moment to tackle energy upgrades. You might extend into the garden and install a patio cover, insulate the loft, or replace the window frames and fit double glazing at the same time.

Big projects create a lot of dust and disruption, so many people do the whole house in one go, ideally before they move in. Before you start, check whether any of the work needs planning permission or building approval, and if the house is older, have suspect materials checked for asbestos before anything is knocked out.

Contractor for Remodelling: Options & Prices

For anything structural, start by walking through the project with a contractor. Through Fixmycrib you can request up to 4 free quotes and compare contractors. Ask each one who handles permits, who the subcontractors are, and how changes to the plan are priced.

Tiler: Options & Prices

Remodelling a bathroom, kitchen or living room usually means new tiles. A good tiler checks that walls and floors are level and properly prepared first, which matters as much as the tiles themselves. You can request a tiler quote through Fixmycrib.

Wall Insulation: Options & Prices

Insulating your walls keeps heat in, so your home feels warmer and your heating bills drop. If you're stripping rooms back anyway, a remodel is a good time to do it.

Patio Cover: Options & Prices

Love spending time outside? A patio cover or veranda lets you use the garden in spring and autumn too. You can extend it later with glass sliding walls to create a garden room. Check local rules on size and height before you order.

Having a Dormer Fitted: Options & Prices

A dormer adds headroom, space and light to a loft, and it's one of the most common remodelling jobs. It changes the roof, so it often needs planning permission or building approval, and it should be designed and fitted by a specialist. Through Fixmycrib you can request a dormer quote with no obligation.

Some jobs, like painting or simple flooring, are fine to do yourself. Anything structural, electrical, gas-related or at height is a job for qualified professionals. Whichever way you go, plan the project before you start and get several quotes for the parts you're handing over.

When comparing contractors, look at reviews and past work, check they're insured, ask for a written quote with a clear scope and payment schedule, and agree how extra work will be handled. While you wait for quotes, write down exactly what you want so every contractor prices the same job.