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Craig got in touch quickly, gave me a rough estimate over the phone and answered all my questions. Surveyor arrived on time, gave instant quote. Price was good. Michael and (another) Craig turned up to do the job on the day, time given. Good, tidy job. Can't fault anything, from start to finish!! Would recommend!
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George and his team are experienced builders, replaced my front door with a custom frame/sidelights and raising the floor level in the hallway quite quickly - in fact, they were the only who came next day, gave a quote straightaway and were ready to start in just couple of days. They also had all the necessary tools and materials, were ready to buy something additional quickly on the day - if further adjustments were required to fit everything as I asked. Thanks a lot for your help, guys!
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Highly recommend. These guys did a fantastic job of constructing our pergola and decking. Very hardworking and reliable. The job was completed in the time frame agreed and to a very high standard. We would 100% use them again.
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What is a house extension?
A house extension is a significant home improvement project that involves adding extra space to your existing property. This can be achieved by extending the structure outwards or upwards, creating additional rooms or expanding existing ones. House extensions can range from small single-room additions to large multi-room projects that completely transform the layout and functionality of your home. Common types of extensions include:
- Single-Storey Extensions: Ideal for expanding living areas such as kitchens, dining rooms, or living rooms.
- Double-Storey Extensions: Add multiple rooms and increase overall living space without sacrificing garden area.
- Loft Conversions: Make the most of unused attic space to create extra bedrooms, offices, or playrooms.
- Basement Conversions: Convert existing basements into habitable spaces for entertainment, storage, or additional bedrooms.
- Garage Conversions: Transform your garage into a functional living space, such as a guest room, home office, or gym.
Cost of a house extension
The cost of a house extension varies widely based on several factors, including the size and type of extension, the materials used, and the complexity of the project. Here are some general cost estimates to help you plan your budget:
Factors Influencing Costs
- Size of the Extension: Larger extensions require more materials and labour, increasing the overall cost.
- Type of Extension: Different types of extensions (single-storey, double-storey, loft conversion) have different cost implications.
- Materials Used: The choice of materials for walls, flooring, roofing, and finishes can significantly impact the cost.
- Location: Costs can vary based on your location, with projects in urban areas typically costing more due to higher labour rates and material costs.
- Complexity: The complexity of the design and any structural changes required can increase costs. Unique architectural features, custom fittings, and intricate designs will add to the overall expense.
Average Cost Estimates
- Single-Storey Extension: £1,200 to £1,800 per square metre.
- Double-Storey Extension: £1,500 to £2,500 per square metre.
- Loft Conversion: £1,000 to £2,500 per square metre.
- Basement Conversion: £2,000 to £3,000 per square metre.
- Garage Conversion: £5,000 to £20,000, depending on size and specifications.
These estimates include basic construction costs but may not cover additional expenses such as planning permission, architectural fees, and interior finishes.
What kinds of tradespeople do I need for a home extension?
A successful house extension project requires the expertise of various tradespeople. Here are the key professionals you will likely need:
- Architects and Designers: To create the plans and designs for your extension, ensuring it meets your needs and complies with local regulations.
- Builders: To handle the construction work, including laying foundations, building walls, and roofing.
- Electricians: For all electrical installations, including wiring, lighting, and power outlets.
- Plumbers: To install and connect plumbing systems for kitchens, bathrooms, and any other water-related needs.
- Carpenters: For structural woodwork, custom fittings, and cabinetry.
- Plasterers: To finish walls and ceilings, ensuring a smooth, professional look.
- Painters and Decorators: To add the finishing touches, making your new space aesthetically pleasing.
- Flooring Fitters: To install flooring that complements the rest of your home.
- Roofers: If your extension involves roof alterations or new roofing.
- Surveyors: To assess the site, check the structural integrity, and ensure the project meets all building regulations.
Other house extension FAQs
Do I Need Planning Permission to Extend My House?
In many cases, house extensions require planning permission from your local council. However, some extensions may fall under Permitted Development Rights, which allow for certain types of extensions without the need for formal permission. It’s essential to check with your local planning authority to determine the requirements for your project.
Will an Extension Add a Lot of Value to My Home?
A well-designed and executed extension can significantly increase the value of your home. Extensions that add additional bedrooms, bathrooms, or improve the overall functionality and aesthetics of the property tend to offer the highest return on investment.
How Long Does an Extension Take?
The duration of a house extension project depends on the size and complexity of the work. On average, a single-storey extension might take around 3 to 6 months to complete, while more extensive projects, such as double-storey extensions or loft conversions, can take 6 to 12 months or longer. This timeline includes planning, design, construction, and finishing phases
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Greenstone Krzysztof (Chris) Wlodarczyk is a provider of professional bathroom and kitchen installation and refurbishment services. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, I have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Our team of skilled professionals consists of experienced plumber, electrician, carpenter and tiler who are dedicated to transforming your bathroom and kitchen spaces into stunning and functional areas. We understand that these rooms are essential parts of your home, and we take pride in creating spaces that meet your unique style preferences and lifestyle 1. Bathroom Installation and Refurbishment - Complete bathroom design and layout planning. - Installation of bathroom fixtures, including sinks,toilets, showers, bathtubs,faucets,etc. - Plumbing and electrical work. - Tiling and flooring installation. - Underfloor heating installation. - Vanity unit installation. - Lighting and ventilation solutions. - Painting and finishing touches. 2. Kitchen Installation and Refurbishment - Installation of kitchen cabinets, countertops, sinks and faucets. - Plumbing and electrical work. - Tiling and flooring installation . - Appliance installation. - Lighting and ventilation solutions. - Painting and finishing touches. 3. Refurbishment services - Plastering. - Painting and decorating. - Wooden floor installation. - Bespoke made furniture installation. - Marble and natural stone installation. We prioritize customer satisfaction and strive to exceed your expectations at every step of the project. We will work closely with you, providing guidance and support throughout the process, from initial concept development to the final installation. We source high-quality materials and work with trusted suppliers to ensure that your bathroom and kitchen installation are durable, functional, and visually appealing. Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence have earned us loyal clientele and numerous referrals. If you're looking for reliable and professional bathroom and kitchen installation and refurbishment services, choose Greenstone Krzysztof (Chris) Wlodarczyk. Contact us today to discuss your project requirements, and let us bring your vision to life.
Welcome to Property Renovation and Decorating Services: " PROFESSIONAL SERVICE " We are professionals builders with over 17 years experience on all building works: extension loft conversion refurbishment bathrooms kitchens painting and decorating plastering, wood flooring, carpet fitting, tiling. building works undertaken: General Building, New Builds, full Interior & Exterior, renovations and much more. Emy has been providing professional home renovation services for over 17 years. He is praised by the customers for his attention to detail, responsiveness, timeliness and quality work. Call (text) for a free consultation and estimate:
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We are a reliable, fully qualified, fully insured builders & landscapers, with many years experience and a long list of satisfied customers. Check out our reviews! Please visit our website to view our photos.
Oli is superb. Tidy, conscious, and adaptable. He stripped out the plasterboard walls and studwork in our home prior to remodelling. He worked quickly and confidently and respected our home. Whilst stripping out he came across some asbestos and he dealt with it appropriately, contacting an asbestos registered colleague and bagging it up and safety removing it at a very reasonable cost. We plan on using him again soon
i have over 20yrs experience in the building trade .have nvq level 2 brickwork qualification also work with various types of building companies to gain more knowledge in the industry ..i am firm believer in letting my work speak for itself.
Paul did a great job, arrived on time, clear communication, polite, professional, accommodating and cleaned up after the work. Quality of the work was great and can definitely recommend him.
AT V.T.BUILDERS WE ARE A FRIENDLY, RELIABLE AND TRUST WORTHY TEAM. WE COMPLETE ALL OF OUR JOBS TO 100% SATISFACTION. NO JOB IS TO BIG OR SMALL SO PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO CALL. ALL QUOTES ARE FREE.
If I could give more stars I would.Viktor came out to look at job and from just meeting him I knew we would have him to do our work.He is polite and friendly.Not the cheapest but also not the most expensive either.They tiled my hall and kitchen walls.The work him and his team did was amazing.They work very hard and get it done quickly.We are so pleased with his work we are getting him back to do our shower room.I would recommend V t Builders to anyone.Thank you again Viktor.
I have over 17 years experience in building and landscaping. All work considered, I have a team of skilled tradesmen to complete any job.
Robert arrived on time, he completed the job very fast and was kind enough to provide good advice for future proof of the store area. I would recommend Robert to family and friends.
Handyman with over 10 years experience and own my own building company ZN builders. Maintenance man by trade and have plumbing qualification. Can do everything from bathroom to flooring, decorating to extensions.
Bristol House Extensions is a family owned business. Our workforce is fully qualified and experienced at working in domestic and commercial properties and carries out work for our customer, customer satisfaction is our main priority.
Really helpful people to deal with.
2M Construction is a London based family business and we pride ourselves on our diverse portfolio, including different kind of projects in the residential sector. 2mconstruction co uk
Did a great job, very efficient and completed installing a shower unit, light and door in one day. Highly recommend.
I'm a fully qualified builder & plasterer working on old and new properties. We specialise in Garage Conversions start to finish. New UPVC Conservatories. Single Extensions. Full Renovations. Building Alterations. All building work. All plastering work. - Artex ceilings covered. Plaster-boarding. Skimming. Patching. Building alterations. - Knock-throughs. Lintel installs. Stud walls. Repointing. Refurbishments. Conservatories. - Start to finish. Extensions. - Start to finish to current building regulations. No job too big or small. Always work in the cleanest safest way possible. Top quality assured. Fully insured/public liability. Free quotes and advice.
I hired Tom trading as Plaster Master to repair bedroom ceiling and board the loft and install loft ladder and replace the loft hatch. He gave an honest estimate for the work and the time line needed to complete the project which he did on time. I won't hesitate to use his services again.He was extremely reliable and professional arrived at the time he said and he tidied up at the end of each day’s work. I thoroughly recommend him! A job extremely well done.Definitely a 5 star review
We are a friendly family run business of 3 generation's We offer a complete building service with all of our trades men in house. we have completed some major restorations such as Vermont hotel 108 bathrooms county hotel full conversion many extensions and house builds also maintenance for landlords and home owners give us a try and hope to see you soon.
We are specialists in New Build , Major Extensions, Loft Conversions, Internal & External Alterations, and Whole House Refurbishment. Our fundamental principle is to complete all our projects on time, within budget, and with the highest quality. Our integrated project team, consisting of Architects, Engineers and Project Managers, works closely with all our clients to achieve their goals. We take pride in making your dreams come true with our work.
We hired Brits construction to build a single storey 6m rear extension. Shahbaz and the team were friendly and polite. Communication was good throughout the project. We are pleased with the final result.
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Dan is very helpful and was ready to find a solution to the roof issue we had which he did with very good price. I will recommend him to anyone.
ACCOMPLISHED PLASTERING AND BUILDING SERVICES. SPECIALISING IN BUILDINGS. LOFT CONVERSION. PATTEN CONCRETE. PLASTER RESTORATIONS. CELLAR TANKING.FOR BEAUTIFUL ROOMS. SOVEREIGN APPROVED DAMP PROOFING. EMERGENCE.ROOF.REPAIR. FULL PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
Clear communication detailed quote and did exactly what was asked,friendly and helpful towards my tenants,would use again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
we provide reliable solutions to all your plastering and building needs. We are both fully qualified tradesmen, we pride our selfs on an outstanding service to every job we do,with competitive prices.
Fab job done. Whole team very helpful & courteous. Prompt and reliable & kept us informed at every stage. Left everything tidy at end of job. Would definitely recommend & would use this team again.
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Dan visited and gave me a quote for the job. He then turned up with Tom to help on the day and have to say they did a very tidy job of strimming the grass, raking it up and clearing. Chopped up a dead tree which had fallen onto the land into logs and stacked tidy. They did what I asked them to do and were polite and informative in letting me know when they could next be here. Decent guys!
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Qualified carpenter with 10 years experience, Edwards Construction is an independent family owned carpentry and joinery business established in Kingston - Surrey, We pride ourselves On: high quality services in the commercial and private sector while doing this we ensure we strive to achieve absolute 100% positive customer satisfaction, ensuring we deliver the highest standard of work whilst delivering a Professional, Friendly, Rapid response and most of all Reliable Service at a Competitive Price. Throughtout working in the Building sector with over 10 years experience i have seen Various Scales of works from Big jobs to small jobs , High end Jobs such as Montpelier Terrance while at Bowen Builders Knightsbridge or Low end Finishes - the Attention to Detail remain the same and meets Clients Satisfaction Endless Times. With all the knowledge gained over the years our staff have the experience necessary to complete any project no matter the scale of works with a Company built off Trust. We provide Bespoke wardrobes, Kitchens installations, Internal & External ( FD30s Intumescent Strips/Smoke Seals & Door closer ), Decking, Windows and other aspects of carpentry and joinery. Edwards Construction & Maintenance Ltd employees: Hard working with detail for quality work. Rapid Response Take pride in their work, Punctuality Quality workmanship, Working together as a team, Strong work ethic, Attention to Detail Internal + External Fire Doors ( Intumescent strips/Smoke Seals & Door closers also) Windows, Solid timber Flooring, Skirting boards & Rails, Kitchens Installations , Fencing, Decking, Fascia & Soffits, Wood Flooring, Roofing, Maintenance and Handyman Services. We are very Unique with the service we provide which ensures our clients Vision to come reality, remain happy with the timeframe provided for scale of works and scheduled works to be completed on time, If delayed due to Sourcing materials etc Clients will be Informed Immediately, Rescheduled works are Carried out to work within Clients recommendations. EdwardsConstruction1@outlookcom Thank you for viewing our page Look forward to starting our New Business Adventure!
Nathan fitted fire regulated doors and all its components in our property. He is softly spoken, calm and puts you at ease. He carefully considers the job and gives a fair price. He is on time and does what he says he will. He cleared up after the job. I will definitely use him again. Thanks Nathan
Pontypool based company that specialises in all types of Carpentry and Landscaping work. All work undertaken is complete at a very high standard which leaves customers will complete happiness and satisfaction. Full qualified trades team in all different aspects. Free quotation regardless of circumstance.
Welcome to our page! Who we are: The company was founded in 2015 and since then has registered a rapid growth in its expertise, reputation and a wide acknowledgment in the community of South West part of London. This was possible to achieve with our dedicated team that has its primary motivation and a magnificent obsession to put SERVICE FIRST! Our team has experience of over 20 years of working in the field and we put passion to all details as we think that details are responsible for making the difference between good job and a great job, between average job and outstanding job! We understand that our succes is not only possible because we meet the expectations of our clients but we are committed to exceed them. Our experience tells us that you will not only remain pleased with our service but you will tell all your friends about it and that is how we expanded. It is pleasing to notice how our old clients are keeping coming back to us and referring their friends. What we do: We have a creative approach to deliver to you what you want in the best way possible. We do that by designing, remodelling, creating, building and finishing of your living or working space. We know how to turn your house into a place where you will enjoy spending time. Your house should be your favourite location, it should be a place where you could recharge, you could feel good instantly as you enter it and we know the science behind it, even down to the colours of your walls, the arrangement of your furniture and how that affects your state of being. We know how to create that environment that stimulates your well-being. Either you think to redesign your kitchen, your bathroom or any other of your living spaces, we are committed to serve you and help you to make your dreams a reality. We give colours to your dreams! Why? We believe you deserve a better experience when you are undertaking any design, building or decorating project and it shouldn't be a hassle. We believe your house can be transformed to a holiday destination! We believe service first approach is how business should be conducted. We believe there can be trust of 100% because we consider our clients our bigger family and are guided by the philosophy that what we do to another affects us ultimately. We want you to be our next happy costumer and we want to develop a long term relationship with you so that you enjoy the process of your renovations. The journey can be pleasing as well!
I cannot rate this company highly enough Reliable, hardworking and trustworthy I will definitely use them again
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