# Event Details - **Event Name**: Planning a Home Renovation in Edinburgh? Ask the Experts - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Planning a renovation? Join us for practical advice, honest answers and expert insights from trusted Edinburgh home renovation professionalsAbout this EventPlanning a renovation but not sure where to start?How much should you budget? Who do you need involved and when? What should you decide first? And how do you avoid the costly mistakes that can derail a renovation?Renovating your home should be exciting, but when you’re faced with architects, builders, designers, budgets, timelines and hundreds of decisions, it can quickly become overwhelming.This event is designed to help you make sense of it all before you start.Join Edinburgh home designer Sarah Maguire, experienced architect Erin McGuire, and trusted local developers Steven Connell & Sean McFadden for a relaxed, honest and practical conversation about what it really takes to plan and deliver a successful home renovation.No sales pitches. No jargon. Just practical advice, real project experience and the opportunity to ask the questions that matter to you.We’ll be talking about:Where to start and what you need to work out before getting carried away with finishes and Pinterest boardsWhat your renovation might really cost and how to build a realistic budget from the outsetWho you need on your team and when to involve your designer, architect and builderTimelines and expectations, including what happens when and how to plan realisticallyDesigning around how you actually live, creating a home that looks beautiful but works brilliantly tooThe mistakes we see homeowners make and, more importantly, how you can avoid themHow to make the whole process smoother with better planning, communication and decisions from day oneBring your questionsAlready have a project in mind? Even better.You’ll have the opportunity to put your questions directly to the panel and hear honest advice from professionals who work on real renovation projects across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.You’ll leave with:More clarity. Fewer unknowns. And a much better idea of what to do next.You’ll also take away a practical renovation planning checklist to help you organise your ideas, priorities and next steps.This evening is for you if you’re:Planning to renovate in the next 12 monthsConsidering a new kitchen, bathroom, extension or larger home renovationSitting on lots of ideas but unsure where to beginWorried about budgets spiralling or making expensive mistakesUnsure whether you need an architect, designer, builder or all threeLooking for trusted local professionals and straightforward advice before committing to your projectPlaces are deliberately limited so we can keep the evening relaxed, interactive and leave plenty of time for questions and conversations with the panel.Before you spend thousands on your renovation, spend an evening understanding how to plan it properly.Book your place and start your renovation with clarity and confidence.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:20 PMRegistration - Drinks & Canapes🕑: 06:20 PM - 06:30 PMWelcome & Expert Panel Introduction🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:50 PMFrom Dream to Done: The Home Renovation Process - Sarah Maguire🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:15 PMAn Architect's Perspective - Erin McGuire🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:35 PMRenovate Without the Headaches: What to Know Before You Start (Sean McFadden)🕑: 07:35 PM - 08:00 PMRenovation Unfiltered: Ask Us Anything Q&A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/planning-a-home-renovation-in-edinburgh-ask-the-experts/100001995074381180 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-10T16:45:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 8, max: 16, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton - **lat**: 55.9517273 - **long**: -3.1979668 - **full address**: The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton, Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Planning a Home Renovation in Edinburgh? Ask the Experts - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/971eb338a179bc65c630768632d2fc051a022a04a968cbb969d050d28c6271d5-rimg-w1200-h800-dcdad6d2-gmir.jpg?v=1785386909 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Planning a Home Renovation in Edinburgh? Ask the Experts being held? - **A:** Planning a Home Renovation in Edinburgh? Ask the Experts takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton, Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Planning a Home Renovation in Edinburgh? Ask the Experts? - **A:** Planning a Home Renovation in Edinburgh? Ask the Experts is organized by Sarah Maguire. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Planning a Home Renovation in Edinburgh? Ask the Experts is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Planning a Home Renovation in Edinburgh? Ask the Experts sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Planning a Home Renovation in Edinburgh? 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