Home improvement shouldn’t be a nightmare
If you are planning a home extension in Harlow or exploring a loft conversion or refurbishment, The Improved Home provides a single point of contact to manage design, planning and construction.
Support for Harlow homeowners who want a well organised alternative to hiring separate architects and builders.
One Contact. Everything Managed. And Relax.
Don’t hope your project will go well. Know your project will go well. Get expert guidance on your improvement plans, budgeting, and next steps — before you commit to anything.
“Made it manageable and a lot less stressful. I have no doubt we saved time and money ”
We help families improve their existing homes with well managed, design-led projects. Typical work includes:
Home extensions in Harlow, including single and double storey
Loft conversions and garage conversions
Internal reconfiguration and open plan design
Full property refurbishments
Projects requiring structured design support and coordinated construction
Everything is managed for you. Instead of handling architects, builders, structural specialists and trades separately, you deal with one person who oversees the entire process from early ideas through to completion.
Planning Permission and Building Control Guidance in Bishop’s Stortford
Most extensions require either planning approval or a lawful development certificate.
I help clients decide which route applies, prepare drawings, and manage the submission.
I also coordinate building regulations drawings and work with the builder to ensure compliance on site.
What We Offer in Harlow
Why Harlow Homeowners Choose The Improved Home
Harlow offers a wide mix of post-war homes, newer developments and family properties where thoughtful extensions or reconfigurations can create significant additional space. Many homeowners in Harlow look to improve rather than move, making clarity and organisation essential from the start.
We focus on providing a complete, homeowner-first service:
Early feasibility and cost guidance for Harlow home extensions
Design support to shape initial ideas and test layouts
Coordination of builders, trades and any specialist input
Oversight of quality, timelines and costs
Clear communication, with one accountable point of contact
Many homeowners initially speak with architects or builders, then decide they want a single representative to manage the whole process. That is the gap our service fills.
How The Process Works
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1. Listen
Your free project planning visit in Harlow allows me to understand what you want to achieve, how your home works for you now and what options may be possible.
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2. Plan
I develop layout ideas, explore design options and guide you on planning permission in Harlow. You gain clarity on feasibility, cost direction and next steps before committing to the full project.
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3. Manage
If you continue, I coordinate builders, trades and all required specialists. You avoid the workload and uncertainty of managing multiple separate services.
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4. Relax
I oversee construction, resolve problems before they reach you, maintain quality control and ensure progress stays on track. You stay informed, not burdened.
Local Feedback
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The task at times seemed daunting and overwhelming, but the gentle manner and direct, timely responses cut through the complexities and made it manageable and a lot less stressful. I have no doubt we saved time and money from the guidance and extensive knowledge. We shall definitely be using The Improved Home again.
Lara H.
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We were unsure how to start the project. The Improved Home provided a full project management service, very professional throughout. We were advised on the best approach, kept informed of progress and they were always available to explain any aspect of the project we were not clear about. We are very happy. I would not hesitate to recommend The Improved Home.
Steve K.
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Having never done a home improvement project before, we were worried about being ripped off by a cowboy builder, so finding a reliable team was vital. The project was managed professionally, without any hassle. The Improved Home were polite, patient, prompt and hard working. They went above and beyond to ensure a successful project. We are delighted with our new extension and would recommend.
Rachel K.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We support domestic projects across Harlow, from older post-war homes to newer developments.
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I offer an alternative to hiring an architect and separate builders. You receive design support, planning guidance and build coordination through one accountable point of contact.
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I focus on meaningful home improvement projects such as extensions, conversions and larger refurbishments.
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Yes. I guide the planning approach, prepare documents, coordinate consultants and manage submissions on your behalf.
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Yes. I coordinate all parties and oversee day-to-day progress, ensuring clear communication and organised delivery.
Ready to explore what is possible for your Harlow home?
Book your free project planning visit and we will talk through options, feasibility and next steps.
One Contact. Everything Managed.
Looking for support outside Harlow?
We also help homeowners in: