Top 10 Home Improvements in North London This Spring
What local homeowners are planning – and how to get started
As the days get longer, North London homeowners are getting stuck into outdoor upgrades, space-saving builds, and smart insulation projects. Whether you're sprucing up the garden, adding usable space, or tackling overdue repairs, these are the top 10 home improvements trending this spring — and the best ways to get started with materials from Wood Green Timber.
1. Build a Garden Deck
Decking is still one of the most popular spring projects around. It adds usable outdoor space and looks sharp with minimal upkeep — whether you’re going with softwood boards or planning something more ambitious.
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2. Upgrade Your Fence
Fences don’t just add privacy — they boost kerb appeal and keep boundaries looking smart. Featheredge fencing is a classic North London choice, and concrete post systems remain a go-to for longer-lasting installations.
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3. Build Raised Beds or Sleeper Features
Garden sleepers are a quick win for landscaping: raised beds, low retaining walls, edging or steps. They’re ideal for DIYers and landscapers alike, and we’ve got oak options too if you want extra longevity.
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4. Loft Insulation Upgrades
With energy costs still biting, plenty of homeowners are finally topping up their lofts. Loft roll is affordable and easy to install, and it starts paying off straight away.
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5. Build a Garden Room or Outdoor Space
Garden rooms are booming. Whether it’s a home office, workshop, gym or just somewhere to relax, more and more North Londoners are building extra space at the end of the garden — and we’ve got the lot: timber, sheathing, insulation, and cladding.
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6. Create a Media Wall
Media walls are the go-to upgrade for modern living spaces — clean lines, built-in storage, and space for your screen and sound system. MDF and stud framing make it totally doable for a confident DIYer.
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7. Lay Porcelain Paving
Porcelain slabs are durable, low-maintenance, and look spot on in small or large spaces. We also stock Indian sandstone for a more natural, textured finish.
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8. Create Smart Storage & Utility Spaces
Stud walls, MDF cladding and insulation — the building blocks for utility rooms, under-stair cupboards, and boiler boxing. These are quick internal wins with big lifestyle impact.
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9. Upgrade Wet Areas with the Right Plasterboard
Refitting a bathroom or kitchen? Don’t just use standard plasterboard — moisture-resistant (MR) boards are built to last in steamy or splash-prone rooms.
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10. Soundproof a Room or Partition
Whether it's noisy neighbours, a home office or media room, proper acoustic insulation is in demand. RWA45 slabs or acoustic partition roll both get the job done — and we can help you choose.
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Ready to Start Your Spring Project?
Whether you’ve got your plans sorted or don’t know where to start, we’ll help you pick the right gear and figure out exactly what you need — no guesswork. We’ve been supplying North London & Hertfordshire since 1981, and we’re always here for a chat and a hand.
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