I don't have a south facing roof, can I still have solar?

Yes. You can certainly still benefit from installing panels on a non South-facing roof. What's more, in some circumstances, having an East/West facing property may also be more beneficial. The property to the right has panels mounted on an East facing roof. The sun will rise in the East, over the property and set in the West - meaning that the shadow of the Chimney won't fall across the panels and cause a loss in generation. The size of this system is modest, but the homeowners will still be generating their own electricity, that is free to use, and they'll be paid for doing so by the government Feed-in-Tariff (FiT).

As the solar panel industry continues to grow, so do the creative solutions to oddly-shaped roofs and those with less than ideal orientation. Solar installers will have different suggestions, so it's worth comparing them to one other. Ultimately though, whilst having a large South-facing roof may be ideal, other roofs are almost always able to accommodate solar panels in some way and receive FiT payments, cut energy bills and reduce the home's carbon footprint.

Feeling the 'need for speed'.

Speed seems to have been dominating the headlines this past few weeks, but the new high speed rail link everyones been talking about isn't the only headline. Here at Home Improvement Quotes, we've got our own 'Speedy' news to share with you.

Our IT Guys have been busy improving the speed of your online quote experience by installing new, faster servers.

Work's complete and homeowners using our FREE online instant quote resources will notice a faster, smoother process as they enter a few, project specific details before getting their online quote.

Homeowners really are staying put.

"no longer a familiar site"

Homeowners really are staying put.

A kitchen manufacturer which sells to the trade reported a 5.1% increase in sales compared with 2009. The last quarter saw sales rise by more than 6%, prompting further confidence in the home improvement market as yet more proof that homeowners really are 'staying put' and improving what they've already got.

What's good news for one sector is bad for another as Estate Agents continue to struggle. Property transactions slumped to an 8 year low in December (source: Finance Markets) with the average estate agency branch selling four properties during December.

November saw an average branch sell just seven properties.

If you're thinking of improving your home, then we've a range of online services which can give you an instant online quote in seconds, without the need for a salesman to call on you.

Simply enter your location details, enter your own simple measurements and select from the options available and we'll give you a range of prices ranging from budget to luxury.

Click here to visit Home Improvement Quotes now.

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Do I really need to get 3 quotes?

There are a number of advantages to getting more than one quote for a project as big as a major home improvement.

How do you know you're paying the correct price for the job if you have nothing to compare it against?

You can compare how companies treat their customers.
You can compare quality of materials (and workmanship if you have the opportunity).
Different companies have different offers - which one suits you the best?
You may have a wider choice of payment options.
Guarantees and after sales differ from company to company.
You have more choice over when the job is started / completed.

As the list above demonstrates, it's not always about price. Many of our homeowners go on to leave us feedback that proves they haven't always chosen the cheapest quote put before them.

Because each and every home improvement is unique to you, the same company isn't always going to be the best one for the job. As we can see above, getting a range of quotes gives you more options, more flexibility and ultimately more choice.

A home improvement like replacing your windows, having a new kitchen fitted or a driveway laid is going to last you a long time. It's so vitally important to be totally happy with the company you finally chose to carry out the work.

It's very easy to get a range of quotes to consider - using our online 'Quoter family of websites gives you an instant online quote which you can then opt to have confirmed by the best three companies in your area based on quality and price.

You get to read real feedback left by previous homeowners on these companies, before you let any of them through your door!

With a new focus on homeowner feedback...

If you've been visiting home improvement quotes .co.uk over the last few days, you'll have seen the big re-design take shape before your very eyes.

You'll have also noticed the slight change in the way we're now able to help you with your home improvement project - for the better.

You can still get an instant online quote for over 17 different home improvement projects, but now, once you've visited one of our 'Quoter websites and got a quote, you'll be able to access homeowner feedback - the good, the indifferent and the bad on local companies to you, to help you choose the right company for your project.

If you go onto use our local company matching service (which is still completely FREE), we'll also be asking you if you would like to add your own feedback and help other homeowners make the best decision for them.

Homeowner feedback - with tens of thousands of comments and star ratings left so - we're one of the most knowledgeable home improvement company database services in the UK and certainly one of the most open - you get to see all the comments, not just the good ones.

Click here to give our new look / new benefit home improvement quotes website a try and find out more about how we use your feedback to help over 3,500 other homeowners every week.

While the kids are away...

For the last four years, our local Primary School has carried out major building improvements during the Summer holiday period.

Four years ago it was a new hardwood floor in the main hall, three years ago, the roof was replaced, last year, the windows were replaced with new double glazed upvc windows that actually opened - amazing to think a whole generation of children had gone to school without being able to open the windows for fresh air on a hot summer's day.

This year, it was the turn of the central heating as victorian piping and huge radiators were ripped out and replaced with a system that will promise to be more fuel efficient whilst also actually heating the classrooms.

My point? Well apart from the joy of seeing my children's school environment receive regular upgrades, it just shows that it really does make sense to carry out some home improvement projects when the house is relatively empty.

And with the kids just starting back at school, 6th form or even university, what better time is there to get those home improvement tasks done?

Any installation, whether that's double glazing or a driveway is a lot easier to complete when the installers don't have to work around children.

Apart from the obvious dangers of inquisitive children and power tools, a good installation team will be well aware of their environment whilst carrying out any home improvement installation, disruption can be kept to a minimum and the chances are by the time the kids come back from school, the job will be pretty much complete or progressed so much since they left in the morning, they'll be amazed.

It's no surprise that after a lull during the Summer holidays, double glazing, paving, fitted kitchen and loft/garage conversion companies etc start to get busy again. Also, at the risk of evoking the wrath of the masses for merely mentioning Christmas whilst it still seems a long way off, many homeowners will be planning home improvements with the ultimate goal of having them completed and in use before December.

What's more, to keep the demand up, many home improvement companies will carry forward Summer offers into the Autumn, as well.

There are still plenty of bargains to be had but the first step in planning any home improvement is to get an idea of what the job is going to cost. You can do that online from the comfort of your own home using our 'Quoter family of websites.

Next step is to get that quote confirmed by more than one company, preferably three for comparison. Again, our online service is designed to do just that.

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Did we say conservatory? We meant porch...

A bit of feedback from some homeowners who have been exploring getting quotes for a new entrance porch.

Because todays modern porch constructions mirror the exact same processes as a conservatory, whether that's in wood or UPVC, homeowners can get an online quote for their porch at WindowQuoter.

Just follow the prompts for conservatory and when you get to the part where you're asked for your approximate measurements, just enter the dimensions of your porch.

A modern porch does more than just make your home stand out from the others. It may be a small room when it's complete but it can make a big difference to your home - somewhere to leave the wet or muddy shoes, wellies' and of course coats and umbrellas.

It can also make a huge difference to your comfort as a modern fitted porch puts another weather-proof layer between you and the outside world.

On a nearby new housing estate, we've noticed a few houses where the front door was set back into the house creating an 'open' porch / entrance way - the owners have blocked the open end to the entrance up with a fitted upvc door and side panels effectively creating a sealed porch area.

For a whole range of instant online home improvement quotes - head over to Home Improvement Quotes now. Select the project you're interested in and enter your measurements and details for an instant online price. Alternatively, find out more about the project you've got in mind with our range of useful features and articles.

Home Improvement Quotes - social media now easier to find

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Clicking on the 'Home Page' link now produces 3 new menu options:

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We hope you'll find these new changes to our site design helpful.

Boost Your Energy Efficiency Rating

Since July 2008, to put a house on the market you’ve had to arrange for a Home Information Pack (HIP), containing assorted details about the house, it’s construction, boundary details and planning permission. From April of this year, the HIP must be ready and available by the first day your property goes on the market.

Contained in the HIP is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which potential buyers can use to assess your home’s energy efficiency. Today, we’re giving you some excellent tips on how to give your EPC an adrenalin shot and boost your home’s energy efficiency, and so boost its value.

Even if you aren’t selling your home, improving your home’s energy efficiency makes sense: by combining these tips you could reduce your energy bill by over £300 a year!

Fit or Replace Your Double Glazing.

The Government have downgraded the energy rating of all Pre-2002 double glazing to ‘Average’, whilst the newer units can attain a ‘Good’ or even ‘Excellent’ rating. If your double glazing is starting to get past its best you can increase your home’s overall rating by replacing it with modern energy-efficient units. Making sure your double glazing is up to scratch will also help reduce draughts and noise, making your home a quieter, more peaceful place.

It’s also worth thinking about your window frames, since various window frame makes each carry an energy efficiency rating, and there are a multitude of fittings and finishes available.

The BFRC produce a rating system for windows of A-G, so when shopping for energy-efficient windows, make sure the your provider sells windows with an ‘A’ energy rating, and ask about Low Emission (‘Low-E’) coated panes. Also, look out for the logo of the Energy Saving Trust, who give approval to highly energy-efficient windows

You can find quotes for all kinds of windows and locate window companies using WindowQuoter.co.uk.

Insulate Your Loft and Wall Cavities.

If your walls and loft don’t have appropriate insulation you’ll be losing heat, losing energy, and getting a lower energy performance rating than you should be. Loft and cavity insulation is surprisingly affordable and will save you enough on your fuel bill to make back your costs within 2 years. Thanks to your increased EPC rating you’ll also add value to your home when you sell – probably more than it costs to have the insulation fitted.

A very good time to consider getting your insulation check is when your roof needs repair or replacement, and if yours does, head over to RoofQuoter.co.uk for an instant online quote for roofing work.

Upgrade Your Central Heating System

EPC certificates also look at your boiler and heating control system. If you’ve got an out-of-date combi-boiler you might want to consider replacing that with a more modern and efficient model, but you can also score points for having thermostatic control valves on your radiators, which adjust the temperature of each individual room based on your preferences and allow you greater control over your heating.

Change Your Light Bulbs

Not every energy saving measure needs great expense. Probably the greatest saving you can make on your electricity bill is also the simplest: swap your 100W traditional light bulbs for energy saving alternative bulbs. If your living room has 6 lights which you have filled with 100W bulbs, replacing them all with 20W energy saving bulbs will save you 480W, every hour, without losing any brightness. Even across the life of a standard bulb that’s a huge saving, and coupled with the fact that energy saving bulbs last much longer, it’s an easy decision to make.

Come on in - the Online Home Improvement Quote water's lovely

Come on in - the Online Home Improvement Quote water's lovely or what happens after I've got my online quote from Home Improvement Quotes?

Our FREE service to home owners, like yourself, lets you enter your own measurements, select the styles and options you want and then gives you an instant online quote there and then. No questions asked.

You can come back and try it as often as you like or take advantage of our other 'Quoter websites to get an instant online price guide for your next home improvement project. They're all completely free, and you can use our websites 24/7, 365 days a year.

But what happens after you've got your online quote? How do you go about getting someone to come round and actually get the work done. And how can you be sure they're reputable tradesmen and won't try to rip you off with an over-inflated price?

Well luckily, if you've used one of our 'Quoter family of websites, that isn't a problem.

You see, after you've got your online price guide, our very own team of customer advisors will call you back and discuss your home improvement project in a little more detail.

Then, and only if YOU want us to, we'll arrange to try and match your location and the work you want doing with our database of approved and registered home improvement companies.

We never pass your details to more than 3 companies - guaranteed! And because our companies know they'll be in competition with up to 2 others, you'll get their best price every time with out the need to haggle.

More recently, we introduced a home owner feedback system for our website visitors. If you make use of our local tradesman service, we'll email you a link to your own private login area where you can check the details of the companies we've recommended you to, you'll find their address, telephone and email addresses in case you want to contact them directly at any time, and you'll also be able to leave your independent feedback and quality rating on your dealings with that company.

We use your feedback as part of our own internal quality monitoring so you'll also be helping other homeowners in the future.

Price Engines Ltd - the company behind the 'Quoter family of websites were the first company in the UK to introduce online quotes for double glazing, way back in 2000. Since then, we've expanded our range of home improvement projects you can get online quotes for as well as developing and expanding our network of approved companies.

Sure there are other online quoting websites about but on top of the recommended network of companies, your own feedback facility etc there's also one other very important feature we offer homeowners - Deposit Protection.

Our approved companies will arrange to call round, confirm your measurements and the work you want doing and give you a written quotation - without any obligation. If you do decide to go ahead with one of our recommended companies, you can then download your own deposit protection certificate from your online feedback area.

We'll cover your 10% deposit (we recommend only paying a 10% deposit) so that in the event of one of our approved companies being unable to complete your work, we'll arrange for another approved company to take over and complete it. If you paid more than 10% deposit, then we'll only cover 10% of the home improvement cost.

Our home owners also benefit in other ways too. For example, we publish a regular monthly newsletter that keeps homeowners up to date with the latest news, features and 'Quoter websites. We also run regular promotions where you could receive vouchers etc just for recommending a friend or neighbour.

Lastly, our recommended companies are able to pass their savings on traditional advertising costs onto you the home owner directly, saving you even more money in the process.

We look forward to helping you find a reputable local company for your home improvement project very soon.

News from our Sister Company - All Craftsmen Ltd

We'll be blogging and telling you more about our new Sister Company - All Craftsmen Ltd in a few days.

They're helping our network of approved home improvement companies set up their own websites and online profiles... here's just a selection of a few of the home improvement companies they've helped so far:

Simply Alarms - home security and alarm installations

Independent Driveways - Driveway company

Bridlington Double Glazing specialists

Professional Home Improvements - driveways

Professional Home Improvements - kitchens

Professional Home Improvements - windows

Professional Home Improvements - garage conversions

Professional Home Improvements - solar heating

Home Improvement Quotes.

Getting Some Excitement Back Into Your Bedroom

Your bedroom can say more about you than you think. To some people, a bedroom is simply a place in which to sleep at night. To others, it is a safe haven from the world, a place they can go to relax, read a good book and get to really enjoying life. If your bedroom isn’t complementing your lifestyle, you need to start making changes.

Once again Home Improvement Quotes are on your side, helping you get quotes and find local companies to provide you with top quality bedrooms through our site BedroomQuoter.co.uk

So, let’s investigate how you can add the personal touch to your bedroom’s furnishings. The place to start is the colour scheme. While it might be tempting to fill the room up with colour, it’s often more effective to concentrate on a single colour – or even a ‘splash’ of a strong colour amid neutral surrounds – to give the room a consistent theme. Light and neutral colours give your room space and air, but darker tones can give a sense of intimacy and warmth. In the end, the decision will be yours to make.

Lighting has a huge effect on the atmosphere of a room. Overly bright, harsh or brash lighting can create unwanted tension, but you don’t want a room that’s so dark that applying makeup or locating a dropped contact lens becomes an issue. Whilst ensuring your bedroom is well-lit, you don’t want to be rendered half blind by a strong direct light source in front of you while you’re reading or enjoying a warming breakfast in bed. It’s worth considering a diffuse light fitting for your main light, complimented by wall lighting behind the bed for those relaxing evenings and lazy mornings. You might also want to consider having a light switch (or pull cord) fitted near the bed, for the sake of convenience!

Decor is where you can add your personal touch to the room. You don’t have to be an expert in feng shui to know that a carefully selected picture and a well placed vase can make the difference between a bedroom feeling lifeless and beginning to feel homely.

You can get help with all these decisions and more from a professional fitted bedroom fitter, and we can help you find one through BedroomQuoter.co.uk. If you’re being kept up all night by your bedroom, it’s time to think about getting a new one.

Reasons to replace your uPVC double glazing

Believe it or not, a sizeable chunk of the double glazing market is for replacement replacement windows and doors. Although PVC windows have a considerably longer lifespan than the softwood windows they may have replaced, their life isn’t infinite and do need replacement eventually.

But it’s not all about wearing out. There are quite a few other reasons why people replace replacement windows and doors – and quite often well before their sell-by date has arrived:

Looks:

If your uPVC windows have been in place for 3,4,5 years or more , it’s almost certain that the frame manufacturer has updated its profile to add more curves and more stylish joins. Woodgrain effect windows are now virtually indistinguishable from real wood from only a few paces.

Although it’s usually possible to find and replace loose and wobbly or tarnished and scratched handles, it isn’t alway possible – and the latest window furniture is also available with virtually indestructible finishes. uPVC frames become scratched over the years and as they do – they become even harder to clean and pick up dirt easier.

It’s even possible that your old windows have developed an interesting shade of pink or yellow over the years? This isn’t uncommon and it’s something that can only be cured by tearing them out and starting again.

Security:

Once upon a time the majority of window systems were designed with the glass sealed units installed and removed from the outside – what the industry calls ‘externally glazed’. In the early days of uPVC these systems weren’t as secure as they are nowadays, and there are more and more systems being sold with internal glazing.

Locks and bolts are a completely different proposition now to those fitted 10 years ago also. Ask your supplier about the “Secured by Design” standards and special locks that will withstand the most common forcing techniques.

Economy:

New and ever-changing energy efficiency targets being placed upon window manufacturers mean that modern uPVC windows are likely to be much more energy efficient than older designs. Fuel isn’t cheap and replacing windows might seem like an expensive option, but it could be one that would pay for itself sooner than you think. Triple glazing and ‘designer-gas’ filled units are now available that weren’t a few years back.

As you can see there are numerous reasons to replace your old double glazing - and you can get a free, instant online quote for all your double glazing needs from WindowQuoter.co.uk

Keep Good Company: Five tips for finding the best home improvement provider

We often talk here about finding good home improvement providers and getting great building work done, but how can you tell if the company you’re getting a quote from is one of the good guys before you hire them? Here’s the Home Improvement Quotes tips on selecting the best company for your requirements:

Listen to recommendations from others

One very effective way of finding out if the company you’re thinking of hiring is worthwhile is to ask friends and relatives if they’ve used the company in the past. Friends will give you an honest opinion and help you set your expectations at the correct level. Friends are a great source of help and advice, and if one of your friends has had recent experience with a home improvement, you could ask them for help selecting a company

Have a look at the company’s website

Home Improvement companies often have pictures and examples of the work they’ve done in the past on their website. Have a look through the picture gallery, but also look at how the company describes itself and its services. If they’re proud of their products they’ll say so, and they’ll include industry accreditations, awards and other indicators of the quality of their business.

Look for local examples of their work

Ask the salesmen if they’ve done any work locally recently that you can look at. If you see work by the company locally, assess its quality and decide for yourself if they’re worth the price.

Don’t just go with the first people you find

Reputable companies aren’t afraid of competition. Get quotes from several companies who provide the product you need, and make sure they know they aren’t the only company you’re asking. This is where Home Improvement Quotes can really help you – as well as giving you a rough guide price to use in your discussions with salesmen, we’ll help you find three local companies you can talk to. Head over to the Home Improvement Quotes website now to get free quotes on anything from Double Glazing to Garage Conversions to Bathrooms.

‘Good’ is not the same as ‘Cheap’

Some tradesmen are out to fleece you. Some, however, want to help their customers and give them the best product possible. You’ll often get what you pay for, and if you force the salesmen onto a very low price you may find you don’t get such a good deal after all. Companies are less inclined to work well with customers who cause them significant problems over price, and even some good companies will use cheaper, lower quality materials to cut prices for homeowners who kick up a fuss.

Remember, really good companies would rather walk away from a job than compromise on quality for the sake of a providing a dirt cheap job for a difficult customer. You want to get the best deal possible, but still the best work that you can afford.

Price Engines Ltd - The name behind Home Improvement Quotes

Price Engines Ltd are the company behind your favourite instant online home improvement quote websites - the 'Quoter family of websites.

Price Engines pioneered instant online quotes in 2000 when they introduced WindowQuoter - instant online quotes for double glazing - windows, doors and conservatories.

Since then, they've gone on to develop the same online quoting technology for a range of other home improvement projects including fitted kitchens and bedrooms, paving and driveways, fascia, loft conversions and even exterior rendering to name but a few.

Getting an online quote is only part of the service Price Engines offer. They also manage a database of home improvement companies across the UK, all vetted and approved for your additional peace of mind. Once you've got your online quote, their own customer team will call you and offer you the opportunity to get your online quote confirmed in writing by up to three local companies to you (from our approved database).

The quotes are free and valid for 6 months.

If you decide to accept one of the quotes, then you'll find you get access to your own online area where you can not only view details of the companies we recommend, you can also leave your feedback on them. We use your feedback to help us monitor each and every companies performance as part of our continual vetting processes.


Price Engines Ltd - Derby, Derbyshire.

Missed call from 01332 268195?

Missed a telephone call from 01332268195?

Price Engines, the company behind Home Improvement Quotes and the 'Quoter family of websites were just calling you following your visit to one of our 'Quoter websites, or maybe you've recently filled in a questionaire regarding home improvements? Price Engines introduced the concept of Internet pricing for the double glazing industry in 2000. Since then, we have expanded our nationwide network of approved companies to include fitted kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, fascia and other home improvement areas.

Part of our online service is to offer you the opportunity to get your online price confirmed by up to three recommended and approved home improvement companies that are local to you.

Their written quotes are free, pressure free and valid for 6 months.

If you decide to go ahead with one of the companies we recommended, then we offer a 10% deposit protection scheme and your own online area where you can leave feedback of your experience of that company.

We'll be calling you again soon, but if you can't wait and would like to get your online quote confirmed, or just talk to someone about your home improvement project, then please fee free to give us a call back on 01332 268195.

Fixing the Roof While the Sun Still Shines

It’s the first law of thermodynamics – heat rises. All the warmth from your radiators and fires will inevitably, at some point, end up at the top of your house. It happens with the crushing inevitability of death, taxes and computer errors.

You may not be able to change the laws of physics, but when you’re readying your home for the winter you can certainly take them into account. So, where better to start, when looking for ways to reduce your winter fuel bill, than with your roof.

Problems with the roof are often not obvious until they start causing further damage. You won’t notice leaks in sunny weather, and noticing that your roof has no snow on it while next door has a two-inch-thick coating of the white stuff is not necessarily the best way of finding out you’re haven’t got proper insulation. Because of this, it’s worth being vigilant and constantly keeping an eye out for potential issues with your roof.

Things to look out for include loss of heat from your house when the central heating turns off or discoloured patches on upstairs ceilings. If water has already entered the house, though, you may have a bigger job on your hands than you think. Before you reach that stage you could perform a cursory inspection of the roof yourself – stand back from the house, or get up a ladder, and take a look. Are there any shingles broken or missing? Is the roof straight, or does it warp? Are there trees or pants growing against the roof? Catching these issues in their early stages will save you huge amounts of money in the long run.

Another thing to keep on top of is clearing out your guttering. It takes surprisingly little to clog up the average guttering, and if water isn’t draining properly it could be seeping into your beams and causing problems with damp and mould.

Remember, it’s always best to find these problems before they become serious. A leaky roof, if not properly dealt with, could mean having to replace insulation, beams, wiring, heating pipes and ceilings. And the absolute worst time to have to cope with all this is in the middle of winter when it’s cold and wet enough already.

A well installed roof should last at least 20-25 years, but once you start having roof problems they’re likely to keep coming back. Getting your roof repaired is a notoriously troublesome business: you need to be wary of the cowboys who will sit on your roof for an hour and then demand cash payment for work they didn’t even do.

Luckily for you, when you get an instant online quote from roofquoter.co.uk, we’ll help you find up to three local roofers that you can trust. All the companies in our network are individually vetted and we receive all sorts of feedback from homeowners who use our service, so we can deal with any problems which arise.

Get checking now, and get fixing the roof while the sun is still shining.

Same Home Improvement Blog - new URL

Hi!

If you've been used to clicking on http://homeimprovementquotes.blogspot.com for your daily dose of Home Improvement tips then we have some news for you.

We finally got around to giving our blog it's own URL (web address). It's only taken us 250+ posts to get around to it!

The new URL that you need to replace our bookmarked link with is:

http://www.home-improvement-blog.co.uk - catchy isn't it?

Don't worry if you forget, the old web address will still get you to the same place.

Our popular and well subscribed RSS Feed address remains unaffected.

Give Your Home a Facelift

A rendered exterior can make your house look truly stunning, adding extra value to your home and making it a nicer place to live in. What’s more, with the latest addition to the ‘Quoter’ family, renderingquoter.co.uk, you can get a free instant quote on any rendering or exterior work you need done.

Pictures courtesy of Render Exterior Wall Coatings.

Brick walls may look nice at first, but after a few winters you’ll start seeing cracked, blown and discoloured patches over your walls. Painting over them might work for a while, but within a few years the paint will crack, it peel, and it discolour in the sun.

A rendered wall coating will last for upwards of 25 years, and with a well maintained exterior, your house will weather the weather even better than ever. Proper rendering can also alleviate rising or penetrating damp – which can be a major cause of colds and sniffles (and we all want fewer of them over the coming winter months!)

If your house is looking old and tired, perhaps it’s time to give it a facelift. A rendered coating will save you money over the long term – and to save even more money, get an instant quote for rendering your property by heading over to renderingquoter.co.uk now.

Home Improvement Quotes - website re-design complete

If you have not spotted it already then be prepared to be amazed as our totally redesigned Home Improvement Quotes website went live late yesterday.

The brand new look includes a much improved navigation bar with links to more information about home improvement projects that our 'Quoter sites cover as well as details about our monthly newsletter to over 300,000 home owners in the UK and how you can subscribe yourself or add a friend.

You'll still find the familiar 'instant links' to the online quote website of your choice.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be adding more information to each individual home improvement project page.

Please visit to day and let us know what you think of the new design - what else would you like to see? Leave a comment here and we'll consider all requests as the update continues.

Click here to visit the new look Home Improvement Quotes website.