What is a side return extension?
If you are thinking of building a house extension in London, and don’t want to compromise your rear garden space, why not consider an extension to the side of your house? This is known as a side return extension and most common in Victorian terrace houses where the original building leaves a strip of land on the side of the house […]
Something Funky… A London home extension with a difference
In our line of work, it’s all about creativity. Creativity in design and creativity in solutions. We recently came across this article in Dezeen on an incredible and funky extension in a Grade II listed property in North London and thought we’d share it with you. Read all about it here… If you’d like some guidance on your home improvement project, give us […]
How much will a home extension in London cost?
That’s like asking how long is a piece of string? Still, we understand that it’s important to know even an approximate cost before deciding whether you are financially able to undertake a home extension project. We did some digging around and found this handy Extension Cost Calculator on the Homebuilding and Renovation website. All you need to do […]
Does my extension fall under Permitted Development?
Does my extension fall under Permitted Development? We’ve talked about Permitted Development in our previous article on Planning Permission, but there have been some recent developments we thought we’d update you and explore Permitted Development in greater detail. In the first week of October 2019, the Government announced the scrapping of the need for planning permission for a […]
And the UK’s most popular home improvements are…
If you could do just one project to renovate your home what would it be?YouGov survey recently polled the most popular renovation among British homeowners. Can you guess what came out on top?Find out here in this eye-opening article in Ideal Home.If you’d like some guidance on your home improvement project, give us a call […]
A beginner’s guide to Roof Windows, Rooflights and Skylights
Considering a loft conversion or an extension, and confused on how to bring in the maximum natural light? Spend a few minutes reading through this comprehensive guide in Houzz on just how to do that with roof windows, rooflights and skylights. If you’d like some guidance on the best way to add a rooflight or skylight […]