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Loft Conversions in Gloucestershire: Costs, Types and Planning Rules for 2026
A loft conversion is usually the cheapest square metre you will ever add to a house, because the roof, the walls and the foundations are already paid for. The difficulty is that your roof decides the design before you do. Here is how costs, types and permissions work across Gloucestershire in 2026.
Planning Permission and Building Regulations: A Guide for Gloucestershire and Worcestershire Homeowners
Planning permission and building regulations are two separate systems, and confusing them is the most expensive mistake we see. Here is how both work in the Three Counties in 2026, what they cost, how long they take and which projects need what.
How to Choose a Builder: The Questions Worth Asking Before You Appoint
Anyone can call themselves a builder in the UK. Here are the checks, questions and contract terms that separate a safe appointment from an expensive mistake.
Building and Maintenance Work in Occupied Housing Association Homes
Awaab's Law Phase 2 comes into force on 30 November 2026, extending fixed statutory timescales to seven further hazard categories. For housing associations and the contractors who work for them, that changes what a repairs partner has to be capable of.
Building and Construction Services in Gloucestershire
Midlands Building & Maintenance is a Gloucestershire builder based in Tewkesbury, delivering building, refurbishment and maintenance services across the county. From Regency homes in Cheltenham and Cotswold-stone properties near Cirencester to commercial fit-outs around Gloucester, we work for homeowners, businesses and public bodies. SafeContractor, CHAS, Constructionline and FMB accredited
Ten Things to Consider When Planning a Large Luxury Home Refurbishment
A large refurbishment is one of the most significant projects you will ever commission. We set out the ten considerations that shape whether it runs smoothly, drawn from our work on private homes across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.
Delivering Construction Projects Safely in Live School Environments
Delivering Construction Projects Safely in Live School Environments
Refurbishment Projects for Councils and Public Sector Buildings
Public sector refurbishment projects require a contractor with proven experience, compliance knowledge, and the ability to deliver within strict frameworks. At Midlands Building & Maintenance Ltd we have extensive experience working with councils and public sector clients across the UK.
Commercial Fit-Out Projects: A Complete Guide for Clients
A commercial fit-out can transform a space into a functional, efficient, and professional environment—but it requires the right contractor to get it right. At Midlands Building & Maintenance Ltd we deliver high-quality commercial fit-outs across offices, education facilities, and public sector buildings.
What to expect when refurbishing a private home
Refurbishing a home is one of the bigger commitments most people will make. Here's a practical look at how the process works, from brief to handover.
School Refurbishment Contractors in the Midlands: What to Expect
School refurbishment projects require careful planning, strict timelines, and a contractor who understands how to work in live educational environments. At Midlands Building & Maintenance Ltd, we specialise in delivering high-quality school refurbishments across the Midlands, ensuring minimal disruption to staff and students.
Heritage and listed-building work across the Cotswolds and Three Counties
An honest walk-through of how MBM approaches heritage and listed-building work across the Cotswolds, Three Counties and wider Midlands, including consents, materials and occupied properties.
Where we work and what we do
A quick guide to where MBM works and what we do, from our offices in Tewkesbury out to private homes, schools, council projects and housing schemes across the region.
Welcome to MBM News & Insights
After years of conversations on site, around the office and over the phone we've decided it's time to start writing some of it down. Welcome to the MBM blog.