A More Sustainable London Starts with Local Builders

Sept. 21, 2010 - PRLog -- How efficient is your home or business premises? Do you want to help build a greener environment? Green building is here to stay and to make the most of it local builders are becoming more specialised. Hampstead Builders is at the forefront of the green building movement.

Green building is concerned with improving energy efficiency but utilizing a whole range of best practices dedicated to making our living and business spaces more sustainable and lower a property’s carbon foot print.

Sustainable Building in London

How much money do you want to save? Sustainable building means an end to wasting energy and cutting utility bills. To maximize savings and efficiency a service such as Hampstead Builders will project manage the whole build.

Where do you start with your green building project?

Construction Design and Management Regulations

The CDM Regulations (introduced in 1994 and updated in 2007) dictate the health and safety requirements of construction projects.  Hampstead Builders are CDM co-ordinators and will make sure your green building project follows these stringent requirements.

Project Management

Hampstead Builders provide a Project Manager to run your low energy build. The advantages of having an experienced Project Manager include saving you time and money and keeping the material budget under control.

Green Building Basic Techniques

A green build starts with home insulation and glazing. Getting the right material to insulate your loft can save a substantial amount of money every year. Everyone knows the benefits of double-glazing but which is the best for your London property or business? Hampstead Builders will source the most relevant materials to reduce your carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Low Emission Heating and Plumbing

How up to date is your boiler? Do you have the latest controls? The correct boiler with the most up-to-date controls will reduce your CO2 emissions by over 1 tonne per year and save you hundreds of pounds.

Waterproofing Your Basement

When you have the best possible waterproofing system like Trace Basement Systems water will be kept at bay and your heating costs will plummet.

Basement Construction and Refurbishment

Basement development has taken off in London because it’s cheaper to develop hidden space rather than moving. Basement development will add to the resale value of your property. A basement means increased energy efficiency, it’s insulated and doesn’t affect your neighbours views. ( http://www.hampsteadbuilders.com/services/basement-constr... )

Loft Conversion Planning and Construction

A loft conversion will make use of space but not all properties have the suitable headspace. A lot of effort has to go into the planning of such a building venture. The conversion of a loft not only needs Building Control and planning permission, but also numerous party wall agreements and landlords permission.

Refurbishment Options for Green Building

When considering what you want to do and once you have decided on a budget you may decide that a complete overhaul of your property is in order. If you are a property owner and you intend staying in your residence for a number of years you will be better off making your savings at the start of your habitation. Breaking down your green building may be done in stages starting with ideal insulation of the best quality materials for your loft and your windows. Further home improvements can be made at a later date. Hampstead Builders are ideally suited to help you plan your sustainable future.

Green Building Testimonials

Hampstead Builders have built up a collection of videos dedicated to showing how a home can be improved for the best. These construction and renovation videos were made to show the range and stages of improving a home to be more efficient. All of these videos are quite basic and available on www.hampsteadbuilders.com.

Building Pathology

When you are interested in the greenness of your property you will be familiar with the terms building pathology and sick building syndrome. A property owner may think their building has been constructed in the most energy efficient manner but it is very common to find buildings that have had the wrong materials installed. A consultation with Hampstead Builders will identify any modern materials used unsympathetically with your dwelling.

Hampstead Builders ( http://www.hampsteadbuilders.com ) offer an extensive range of construction, maintenance and renovation services including:-
* Underpinning
* Groundwork
* Basement construction and renovation
* Extensions
* Conservatories
* Plus everything from painting and decorating to replacement windows

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Hampstead Builders has over 30 years experience of the building and renovation trade in London. Specialist services include project managing refurbishments, loft and basement conversions and extensions. The company only employs skilled and qualified workers with proven track records and has a particular interest in sustainable and green building best practice.