THE EXPERTS

Mark Stevenson Mark has worked as a construction professional for almost 30 years and is managing director of Potton. He is a serial renovator and self-builder.

Paul Hymers Paul Hymers is a building control officer and has written eight books on home improvements and building homes.

Peter Hayes Peter is a historic building consultant and chartered building surveyor at Arch Building Consultancy. Read his piece on listed homes on page 199.

Tim Pullen Tim is an expert in sustainable building methods and energy efficiency in residential homes. He is also the author of Simply Sustainable Homes.

Neil Turner Architect Neil Turner is director at Howarth Litchfield Partnership and specialises in residential design. His Feature on building in stone can be found Page 193

Charlie Luxton Charlie is an experienced architectural designer and TV broadcaster. Read about his own self-build project on page 117.

Oliver Steele- Perkins Oliver is the owner of Steele-Perkins Project Management. He specialises in pre construction project preparation for homeowners

Ian Rock Chartered surveyor Ian Rock MRICS is the author of eight popular Haynes House Manuals, and is a director of Rightsurvey.co.uk.

Allan Corfield Allan runs Allan Corfield Architects, which he set up in 2009. He is an expert in designing high-performing, energy-efficient homes.

Paul Hervey-Brookes Cotswold-based Paul Hervey-Brookes is an award-winning landscape designer. Read his article on low maintenance gardens on page 154.

Mark Brinkley Mark is the author of the ever-popular Housebuilder’s Bible and an experienced builder. He’s just finished his latest self-build.

Pete Tonks Pete Tonks is a design expert and director of PJT Design Ltd. He has been designing self-build homes for over 20 years, and is a specialist in designing oak frame homes.

Jason Orme The former Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, Jason is an experienced selfbuilder and has just finished renovating a 1960s home.

Andy Stevens Andy is an award-winning builder and managing director of Eclipse Property Solutions. He also presents a radio show on Fix Radio.

David Snell The author of Building Your Own Home, David is a serial self-builder and has been building homes for 50 years. He has just finished building his fourteenth home.

Michael Holmes Michael is HB&R’S Head of Content and Product Development. He also chairs NACSBA (National Custom and Self Build Association).

Lawrence Grigg and Lydia Robinson Lawrence and Lydia run award-winning practice Design Storey. They’re currently renovating a Grade Ii-listed property.

David Hilton David is an expert in sustainable building and energy efficiency and a director of Heat and Energy Ltd.