Building in the South West

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

18th January 2022

Open-Plan Houses? Increasing the Value of Cornish Homes

‘Open floor’ or ‘open plan’ designs have grown increasingly fashionable, and for many people, an open design is a ...

19th November 2021

Give Your New Build Buckets of Personality: How to Design Your Own House

New build estates are springing up everywhere all over Cornwall. These new houses can offer young families and couples affordable homes that are ...

18th October 2021

Caring For Your Listed Building

Listed buildings make beautiful homes. The stories hidden in listed buildings tell us about the history of a place: its industries, its people, ...

20th September 2021

Bungalow to Spacious Two Storey Home

Benefits of bungalows Bungalows are often an affordable alternative for first-time buyers in the South West. Bungalows are perfect for residents ...