In this bonus episode of Home Truths, we bring together the most common questions homeowners have throughout a renovation - and put them directly to a builder. From finding the right builder and understanding quotes, to what really happens on site and why budgets change, this episode tackles the questions people often feel unsure asking.

We unpack what really happens at the end of a build - and why finishing a renovation almost always takes longer than expected. We explore why progress slows in the final weeks, from the coordination of multiple trades to the detail work required to bring everything together. The conversation covers snagging - what it is, when it should happen, and how to approach it without slipping into unrealistic expectations.

Once the build starts, a renovation enters a completely different phase. We talk about the realities of life on site - how communication, decision-making and money flow through a project once construction begins. This episode offers practical insight into how to keep a build running smoothly while protecting the relationships that make it possible.

Preparing for build sounds straightforward - but it’s often where the biggest site problems begin. In this episode, we talk through what really needs to happen before that first hammer swings and why preparation is one of the most important phases of any renovation.

In this episode of Home Truths, we unpack the legal foundations every homeowner should have in place before work begins. We cover what actually needs to be in writing — from scope and programme to payment terms and change control — and why handshake agreements so often fall apart once time, money and stress enter the picture.

In this episode of Home Truths, we unpack one of the most pivotal — and often confusing, stages of any renovation: receiving and reviewing quotes. If you're about to get quotes back from your builder - this one's for you!!

In this episode, we talk about where to actually find builders, how to vet them properly (without losing your mind), early red flags to watch out for, and the questions you should be asking before prices ever come back.

In this bonus episode, Amy and Jane round up their key takeaways and top tips shared by the renovators in the tenth series of the Stories from Site podcast.

This week we talk Kate about renovating her Georgian farmhouse. Better know on instagram as Renovate Like Kate, She talks us through her hands-on approach to home renovation, from her early projects in London to her family’s big move to Leicestershire.

In this episode, we’re joined by Vita, who tells the story of finding the right house and working closely with architects and builders to make it her dream home. Vita shares how she balanced budget and aesthetics, navigated tough decisions, and ultimately created a space that feels both intentional and inspiring.