THE CATEGORIES

The Daily Telegraph Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2021

BEST SELF-BUILD SPONSORED BY

Self-build Zone is the market leader self-build insurance provider. Our Site Insurance and Structural Warranties protect anyone doing a renovation, conversion, extension or newbuild. Our Warranties are all backed by A-rated insurers and approved by the majority of lenders in the UK.

The judges are looking for self-build projects of all styles and budgets. This category is for well-designed new homes with wow factor

BEST EXTENSION SPONSORED BY

For the past 20 years Idsystems has set the standard for glazing innovation. From THEEDGE2.0, the ultra-slim 20mm sliding doors to vistaline, a truly innovative slide & turn system and their advanced range of SUNFLEX bifold doors; their products have been custom-made and installed for thousands of projects across the length and breadth of the UK.

Have you extended an existing property to create a home that works perfectly for your lifestyle?

BEST CONVERSION SPONSORED BY

Etex (Exteriors) UK, part of the Etex group, supplied a comprehensive range of quality fibre cement products for the building envelope. Eternit Slates provides a range of fibre cement slates to suit all tastes as part of the Etex (Exteriors) UK portfolio. Produced to the highest standards, Eternit Slates are supported by industry-leading levels of technical support and customer service. We want to see barns, schools, churches and other such non-domestic buildings that have been transformed into modern homes

BEST RENOVATION SPONSORED BY

Yeoman Rainguard supply quality aluminium, cast iron, GRP, copper, zinc and stainless steel rainwater systems to suit all budgets and styles. Free site surveys, sample and itemised quotations available.

We’re looking for previously dated, forgotten and unloved homes that have been saved through careful restoration, imaginative remodels or ambitious renovation schemes

BEST GREEN HOME SPONSORED BY

Ecology Building Society specialises in lending for ecological new homes (including self-build and custom build), renovation or conversion of derelict buildings, and energy-efficiency improvements to existing buildings. We welcome unique and unusual projects and will consider mortgages for nonhabitable properties or non-standard construction types.

Have you built or retrofitted a home to the very highest sustainable standards?

SPIRIT OF SELF-BUILD SPONSORED BY

With 60 years of experience, including developing the first domestic air conditioner in 1958 and selling to more than 120 countries, Panasonic is one of the leaders in the heating and cooling sector. Panasonic delivers innovative products incorporating cutting edge technologies that set the standard for renewable and energy efficient heating and cooling worldwide.

Has your home delivered against all odds, or has it significantly improved the lives of its occupants? We want to hear from you

BEST INTERIOR SPONSORED BY

Amtico is a proudly British flooring company with innovative manufacturing processes and precise craftsmanship at its core. With functionality for everyday life and collections spanning woods, stones and abstract flooring, Amtico combines unparalleled design expertise with LVT that boasts extreme resilience and superb strength.

For homes with a flair for finishing touches and attention to detail

BEST VALUE HOME SPONSORED BY

Founded in Denmark in 1853, Morsø’s highly skilled designers continue to employ the best in time-honoured manufacturing techniques updated with modern innovations. It is this discerning ability to create classic looking stoves that reflect current trends which makes Morsø’s wood burning stoves so popular. A category for homes that represent exceptional value for money or projects that have been achieved on a tight budget

HOME OF THE FUTURE SPONSORED BY

Fisher & Paykel has been designing products since 1934 and has grown into a global company with products sold in more than 50 countries around the world. Fisher & Paykel strives to be the most human-centred appliance brand by developing flexible appliances that can be tailored to individual lifestyles and needs.

Is your home forward-thinking? This category is for houses that feature the very latest technologies, cuttingedge automation or futureproofed, creative concepts