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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

2nd November 2021

What is the Federation of Master Builders?

What is the Federation of Master Builders?   If you’ve been scrolling through constructionists websites, trying to find the right builders ...

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, ...