4.9/5 from 130+ combined reviews across Google and Edinburgh Trusted TraderEdinburgh Trusted TraderWritten quote before work starts12-month workmanship warrantyOne project lead throughoutWhat the available reports mean for your renovation
The paid review is separate from construction. Regional scope, travel and fee are agreed before booking or payment. A Home Report normally includes a survey and valuation, a property questionnaire and an energy report, although some properties are exempt. The questionnaire can include listing and conservation information. Contractor-led advice helps you consider what the available information means for your proposed renovation, its sequence and cost drivers. Specialist survey and legal questions remain with the appropriate professional. Consider exposure, existing masonry and mortar, access and repair needs. Use available reports to identify where further diagnosis or specification is needed. Before ordering replacement windows, check the building’s status, proposed design and applicable local controls. Confirm which permissions or approvals are required. The specification and quantity of windows affect the construction price. Establish shared repair responsibilities with your adviser. Assess the actual roof or wall condition before defining shares, scope and materials. Conservation-area controls depend on the property and proposed work. Check permissions before budgeting or ordering; the 2026 Article 4 direction is explained below.Property context and service details
Local questions to resolve before renovation
Exposure and repair specification
Exposure affects protection, timing and repair methods. Choose mortar and technique from the actual fabric, condition and exposure, with specialist advice where needed.
Slim-profile conservation sashes
Before ordering replacement windows, check the building’s status, proposed design and applicable local controls. Confirm which permissions or approvals are required. The specification and quantity of windows affect the construction price.
Shared roofs and the existing covering
Confirm shared repair responsibilities and assess the existing covering. Specify suitable repairs rather than assuming pantiles must be replaced with slate.
The 2026 conservation-area direction
East Lothian’s 2026 conservation-area Article 4 direction took effect on 26 February 2026. It removes specified permitted development rights, including for boundary walls and means of access to a road. It does not make every minor alteration subject to the same rule. National permitted development rules, the type of property and any planning conditions also matter. Listed building consent and building warrants are separate checks. Before budgeting or ordering, ask East Lothian Council which requirements apply to the address and proposed work.
What the Pre-Purchase Feasibility Check includes
The standard walkthrough reviews visible construction and the information available about the property, including homes you are considering buying. Concealed conditions remain unknown until investigated. Invasive investigation can be arranged and priced separately. This is contractor-led feasibility advice, not a structural survey, valuation or legal report.
A paid, structured assessment that gives you a written record before you commit.
The non-invasive walkthrough
Arranged around access availability. Before or after you make an offer, before is better. We review the visible renovation constraints and the information available about the property.
Planning questions and next checks
We review visible construction, available records, cost drivers and questions to resolve. Planning decisions, legal advice, valuation, structural assessment, specialist investigation and design remain with the relevant authority or appointed professional. Hidden conditions and a proposal’s acceptability are not established by the visit.
Realistic budget range
Based on current contractor and material costs. Where relevant, an assessment of the cost premium for heritage-standard materials and the additional requirements of working within a listed building or conservation area.
Written Feasibility Summary (PDF)
Delivery timing is agreed with you. The written summary includes a Red, Amber, Green list of unknowns, likely scope, cost drivers and questions for the appropriate professional.
Fee offset against project
If you proceed with Sweet Homes for the renovation work within 60 days, the £420 including VAT (£350 plus VAT) feasibility check fee is offset against the project cost.
How the feasibility check works
Straightforward. You share the listing, we walk the property, you get a written record.
Get in touch with the listing
Share the property listing link and any photographs you have. If you have specific concerns about listed building status, conservation area constraints, or planning rules, bring those questions to the conversation. Send your enquiry by form or email. We will reply and arrange a follow-up call to talk through the project.
We agree the visit and fee
The fee is £420 including VAT (£350 plus VAT), fixed before we arrange access. We confirm the visit date around seller availability.
The non-invasive walkthrough
We walk the property with you, or alone if you cannot attend. Check the Home Report and available records, then confirm the implications for your proposed work with the appropriate professional.
Written summary
Your written summary records visible observations, construction scope, cost drivers and unresolved questions. Delivery timing is agreed, and the record is yours to share.
What this actually costs you
An Edinburgh walkthrough and written summary cost £420 including VAT (£350 plus VAT). Fees further afield are agreed separately using this as the starting point. We confirm the scope and fee before you book or pay. You can take the written summary to any contractor. Sweet Homes may also quote for later work. If you agree renovation work with Sweet Homes within 60 days of the walkthrough, the consultancy fee is deducted from the project cost.
Trusted Trader verified 4.9 stars · 130+ combined reviews across Google and Edinburgh Trusted Trader 12-month workmanship warrantyWhat clients say about working with Sweet Homes
Brunon and Conrad did a great job. They are communicative, professional, tidy and attentive. The work was completed to a very high standard, to the original quote and schedule, and went very smoothly considering how tricky it can be to access the back of an Edinburgh tenement.
Dan Geary, Verified Trusted Trader review
Brunon does a clear and thorough written quotation before the work, so you know exactly what is expected. He tries to simplify jobs, rather than complicate.
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Meticulous in respecting our property. He knows exactly what he is doing.
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Illustrative renovation questions
Repointing an exposed elevation
Assess the existing masonry, mortar and condition before choosing a repair specification. Allow for exposure, access, protection and suitable working conditions.
He knows exactly what he is doing.
Verified Trusted Trader review
Repairs to a shared pantile roof
Confirm shared repair responsibilities and assess the existing pantiles. Establish the repair specification and access requirements rather than assuming replacement with slate.
A clear and thorough written quotation before the work, so you know exactly what is expected.
Verified Google review
Adding usable space to a coach house
Have your designer or engineer assess structure, stairs, headroom, fire precautions and approvals. Investigate a mezzanine or rooflight as an option, rather than an assured solution.
Meticulous in respecting our property.
Verified Trusted Trader review
Preparing a property for an intended letting use
Define intended occupancy and the bathroom, kitchen, ventilation and storage requirements. Confirm planning and licensing before relying on the use and pricing the fit-out.
They owned it from start to finish.
Verified Google review
Ask about a feasibility walkthrough in North Berwick
If you are considering a property in North Berwick and want to understand what the renovation will realistically involve before you commit, we would be glad to hear from you. Share the property listing link and any photographs you have. The walkthrough is £420 including VAT (£350 plus VAT), fixed in writing before we arrange the visit.
★ 4.9/5 · 130+ combined reviews across Google and Edinburgh Trusted Trader
“Brunon and Conrad did a great job. They are communicative, professional, tidy and attentive. The work was completed to a very high standard, to the original quote and schedule, and went very smoothly considering how tricky it can be to…”
Dan Geary, Verified Trusted Trader review
The short enquiry form covers the property, location and the work you are considering. Send your enquiry by form or email. We will reply and arrange a follow-up call to talk through the project.
Where we cover around North Berwick
We advise customers at their properties in North Berwick. Our registered office handles registration and mail only; customers do not visit it. We cover North Berwick, the surrounding East Lothian coast, and the wider Edinburgh area.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call or email with the property address and we will confirm.
North Berwick feasibility check: things worth knowing
Set repairs from masonry, mortar, condition and exposure. Allow for access, protection and suitable curing conditions when planning the work.
Before ordering replacement windows, check the building’s status, proposed design and applicable local controls. Confirm which permissions or approvals are required. The specification and quantity of windows affect the construction price.
Confirm repair responsibilities and agreement arrangements. Assess the existing covering and suitable specification; conservation status alone does not require replacing pantiles with slate.
Have your designer assess structure, stairs, headroom, fire precautions and approvals. Investigate a mezzanine or rooflight as an option rather than an assured solution.
Check with East Lothian Council for your address and proposed work. The 2026 direction removes specified rights; national rules and planning conditions also matter. Listed building consent and building warrants are separate checks.
Define intended occupancy and fit-out needs, including bathrooms, kitchen, ventilation and storage. Confirm planning and licensing before relying on that use.
We agree the delivery timing with you. The PDF records visible findings, unknowns and likely cost drivers, and can be shared with your solicitor or another contractor.
Guides before a local advice appointment
Read these general guides before asking about local renovation advice. The scope and appointment arrangements are agreed for your property.