Home Extension Plans
Single Storey Extensions
Most commonly our clients want to extend their home to accommodate a larger kitchen, greater living space, a games room, guest room or study. Usually these types of extension do not present too many issues with planning and are quite straight-forward.
This option is probably the easiest way to add valuable space to your home.
Two Storey & Over Garage Extensions
If your property is detached, semi-detached, or end of terrace then a two storey extension is possible. These types of extension can add a huge amount of space for your growing family, and with the right design you can extend your kitchen and living area, add a ground floor WC and/or utility room. Upstairs, you can create new bedrooms, space for en-suites or play rooms for the kids.
You can add significant value and living space to your home with this type of extension.
Loft Conversion Plans
This type for conversion is very popular if outside space is restricted, such as a flat or terrace property. Loft conversions remain a cost effective way of adding living space to your home. There are various types of loft conversion that are possible, from small loft conversions to the entire re-design of a home to result in a large family home/loft.
You can value and additional living space to your home with this type of conversion.
Basement Design
Building a basement is an exciting and rewarding project. For the right property it will represent a sound investment, with the value added to the property significantly exceeding the cost of the work. However, you should first consider the following questions:
- Will the planner allow changes to the property (especially lightwells)?
- If you own a leasehold property, will the freeholder allow the construction works?
- Are you prepared for the inconvenience?
- Is the timescale acceptable?
Initially, you may wish to consult your local authority. Planners will often deal with matters on the telephone and most have a walk in facility where you can discuss your project on an informal basis. Generally, most houses and ground floor flats are suitable for the addition of a basement (and one easy way to tell is to see if any other houses nearby have basements), but there may occasionally be exceptions.
Internal Alterations
Extensions and loft conversions are a great way of adding space to your modern home, but redesigning the internal space can often have a dramatic affect on the way in which the rooms are used. If it’s a complete re-design, moving stairs or just removing a wall it can improve the layout or use of the space within your home.
Re-designing the internal layout can create a better living space within your home, as the needs of people when the house was built are different to what you or I require now.
