Journal
Notes from the trade.
Plain-English writing on building, renovating, and getting it right. Practical advice for the clients we work with.
Guide
A plain-English guide to choosing a builder in East London
How to tell a good builder from a bad one before you sign anything. What to ask, what to check, what to avoid.
On the job
What good snagging actually looks like
Snagging is the difference between a finished job and an almost-finished one. Here's how a proper snagging process should work, and what to expect from your builder at handover.
Project deep-dive
Restoring a Victorian front elevation
What's actually involved in bringing a painted-white Victorian terrace back to its original brick. The methods, the materials, and what to expect.
Pricing
Why we charge what we charge
Honest writing on JAG's pricing. What goes into a quote, why we don't compete on price, and why our smallest project is £25,000.
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