Insight on a wide range of regulations, issues and topics connected with home improvement, plus more about the Which? Trusted Traders endorsement scheme itself.
By law, all new building constructions and many alterations to existing buildings must conform to building regulations. We look at when you need to notify building control about your home improvements.
Finding a balance between being a friendly neighbour and protecting your property isn't always clear-cut, but our experts are on-hand to help
If you use an unregistered electrician, builder or handyman to carry out what’s known as ‘notifiable’ electrical work, you could run into problems. Find out more about what this means, and how to make sure you don’t get caught out.