Renovation Help for Brighton & Hove Homeowners

Why This Hub Exists

Regency stucco, bungaroosh cottages, 1930s semis and modern eco-homes all share Brighton’s salty air—but each needs a different renovation playbook. Here you’ll find the essentials to consider before work begins, along with direct links to every specialist service and guide Safe Bricks Limited already publishes.

Key Questions, Answered

Do I need planning permission or only Building Control?
Interior-only changes usually need just Building Control approval. Anything that alters a façade, roofline or a property in a conservation area requires a householder application. Our team manages everything.

What’s Brighton’s most common hidden cost?
Moisture inside bungaroosh walls. We run moisture readings first; if levels are high, our Bungaroosh & Lime crew tackles hot-lime repairs or mineral-wool EWI.

How long do typical projects take?

• Garage conversion — 4-6 weeks

• Rear extension — 14-18 weeks

• Loft dormer — 12-16 weeks

  
  (times include drying and snagging but exclude planning lead times)

Quick Links to Our Specialist Services

• Bungaroosh & Lime Render

• Home Extension Contractors

• Garage Conversions

• Loft Conversion Contractors

• Bathroom Fitters

• Kitchen Fitters

• Damp Proofing & Mould Treatment

• Painter & Decorator

• Plastering Services

Each link opens a dedicated service page with pricing, photos and an enquiry form.

Knowledge Hub – Every Guide & Blog

Heritage & Rendering

• Heritage Property Restorations – Definitive Service Guide

• Listed Building Consent – Step-by-Step

• Rendering in Brighton Conservation Areas – Dos & Don’ts

• Traditional & Modern Rendering – Service Guide

• Rendering Bungaroosh Walls – Specialist Techniques & Pitfalls

• Monocouche Colour Guide for Brighton Extensions

• Lime Render vs Cement Render – Pros & Cons

• Choosing the Right Render for Coastal Homes

Bungaroosh Focus

• Bungaroosh Repairs – Restoring the City’s Historic Fabric

• Cost of a Bungaroosh Restoration

• Bungaroosh Basement Conversion

• Bungaroosh Construction Company Brighton & Hove

Extensions & Conversions

• Ultimate Guide to Home Extensions in Brighton & Hove

• Home Extension Plan – Learn Before You Build

• Garage Conversions Blog

• Loft Conversion – Staircases

• Loft to Bedroom

• Loft Plastering Guide

Painting, Decorating & Interiors

• Ultimate Guide to Painting & Decorating in Brighton & Hove

• Budgeting for Your Painting & Decorating Project

• How to Choose the Right Paint Colour – Coastal Perspective

• Wallpaper vs Paint – Which Is Right for You?

• Eco-Friendly Painting – Low-VOC Options

Bathrooms & Damp Control

• Bathroom Remodelling Guide

• Basement Damp Proofing – Brighton Case Study

• Essential Maintenance Tips for Brighton Seafront Properties

Period-Home Insights

• Conservation vs Refurbishment – Period Homes Guide

• Brighton & Hove Architecture: A Timeline

• Expert Tips – Restoring Period Features

• How to Spot a Faulty Structural Report

Six-Point Renovation Checklist

1. Moisture survey of walls and floors

2. Structural scan for load-bearing walls and ageing lintels

3. Permissions map: conservation status, listing and sewer lines

4. Budget buffer: keep 10–15 percent aside for unknowns

5. Sequence plan: structure first, services second, finishes last

6. Warranty pack: insist on a workmanship guarantee

Why Brighton & Hove Choose Safe Bricks

• Specialist-led trades – heritage bricklayers, sash joiners, Part P electricians

• End-to-end control – survey, design liaison, permissions, build, finishes

• Transparent pricing – clear line-item quotes and weekly cost updates

• Coastal & heritage expertise – hot-lime, mineral-wool EWI, salt-resistant finishes

• Ten-year workmanship warranty – plus manufacturer cover on glazing, membranes, renders, etc.

• Fully insured – public-liability, employers-liability and professional-indemnity cover

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