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2nd February 2023

Are Listed Buildings More Valuable?

Listed Buildings are not as common as unlisted buildings; they are often situated in places of great beauty or are of importance or interest, ...

16th December 2022

Can I Build An Extension On My Listed Building?

Listed buildings are something of a speciality of ours. We have over 25 years of experience working on old buildings, and we know it’s a ...

3rd November 2022

Insulation Advice From A Construction Company

This winter is going to be a tough one for so many households in England; and insulation advice is being offered out to home owners concerned ...

5th August 2022

What Is The Difference Between Lime Render Or Cement Render?

What is ‘lime’? Lime render is mainly made up of different kinds of calcium, typically calcium oxide and/or calcium hydroxide, which is an ...

13th May 2022

What Is A 'First Fix' In Construction?

If you’ve ever spent time around builders or tradespeople, you might have heard the phrases ‘first fix’ and ‘second ...

30th April 2022

Building Regulations: Updates For June 2022

Building Regulations: What are the changes and how will it impact you?  Well, the good news for our clients and customers is… not too much! ...

7th April 2022

How To Renovate A Listed Building

We’ve all been there. You’re driving through a historic city or through a beautiful little village. You slow the car down, and on ...

23rd February 2022

How Much Value Does A Swimming Pool Add To A House In Cornwall?

If there’s one thing that everyone can agree on, it’s that swimming pools are fun. But whilst your own family might have a whale of ...

15th February 2022

Your Listed Building: How Much To Renovate?

In this blog post, we will cover what a listed building is, how to prepare a budget for a renovation, approximate costs, planning permission ...

15th February 2022

Grade I Listed Houses To Visit in Cornwall

This is not an exhaustive list of Grade I houses, but if you are interested in historic and listed buildings, their maintenance and care, and ...

2nd February 2022

Construction Jobs in Cornwall: Could the building boom boost Cornwall's economy?

There is no doubt about it: there’s a building boom in Cornwall right now. Here at Hysmark, we’ve been completing construction jobs ...

27th January 2022

Eco-Friendly Construction in Cornwall: Sustainable Materials and Methods

Cornwall is a beautiful part of the world: it’s the reason so many people want to come on holiday here! But keeping Cornwall beautiful is ...