Stories from Site - Renovation Podcast

We’re back with a new series of Home Truths — and we’re starting with one of the biggest decisions in any renovation: choosing the right builder.
Before quotes, budgets or contracts, this choice can quietly make or break your project.
In this episode, we talk about:
where to actually find builders,
how to vet them properly (without losing your mind),
early red flags to watch out for,
and the questions you should be asking before prices ever come back.
If you’re renovating — or planning to — this one’s for you!
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In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in the tenth series of the Stories from Site podcast.
They discuss the common themes that emerge across the series, including the different methods people have employed to keep costs down, as well as the advice that they're personally taking on board in their own renovations.
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This week we talked with Kate about renovating her Georgian farmhouse. Better known on Instagram as Renovate like Kate. She talks us through her hands-on approach to home renovation from her early projects in London to her family's big move to Leicestershire. Get yourselves ready for plenty of practical advice and insights into balancing renovation with family life.
Find Kate's project on instagram @renovatelikekate
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In this episode, we're joined by Vita who tells the story of finding the right house and working closely with the architects and builders to make her dream home. Vita shares how she balanced budgets and aesthetics, navigated tough decisions, and ultimately created a space that feels both intentional and inspiring.
You can find Vita's project on instagram @belgravehome 
Project architects: @proparchitects

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This week, we talk with Natallia and Matt who share their remarkable ten-year DIY journey. Starting with a modest London flat, they built skills, overcame challenges, and created a home that won an award at this year’s Don’t Move, Improve awards. 
It’s a story of persistence, creativity, and what’s possible when you take renovation into your own hands.
You can find Natallia on instagram @natalliatanko and if you want to find out more about her Architecture practice, check out her website here.

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