Housebuilder's Bible

This best-seller is the first book in its field to mix information and advice with detailed yardstick costings for residential building projects. The author is an experienced housebuilder and renovator and much of the detail in the book is drawn from trade experience. It's very much an insider's guide and experienced construction professionals have expressed amazement at the amount of detailed information in the book. The seventh edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent changes in prices, building regulations and other legislation. It also includes an expanded green building section, more information on extensions and a snagging list. It's an ideal companion for anybody, selfbuilder or professional, who wants to know more about building well and on budget.