Planning and Building a Home Extension

Expert Advice on Extending Your Home...

Planning, designing and finding the right builder for your home extension is not without its troubles. ExtensionBuild can take you through the whole process, from first thoughts, through planning and design, to finishing off all the important details. On the way we examine different types of extension, how to manage the build and the builders and keep a tight rein on the budget.

April's Most Popular Articles...

When is an Annexe Not an Annexe?: Planning issues with any extension build project have the potential to be complicated but when considering an annexe, there are several points to… [3406 views in Apr]
Can a Door Open Directly From Bathroom to Kitchen?: As with so many questions about house conversions, the answer is yes, no, 'it depends' and 'you'll have to ask'. It's… [2928 views in Apr]
Converting Two Houses Into One: Converting two houses into one is sort of an extension but unless you do actually build an extension at the same time, you don't need planning… [1648 views in Apr]
Converting Existing Outbuildings into Living Space: Converting existing outbuildings into living space is something that many people believe applies only to people with older… [982 views in Apr]
Planning Issues for Self Contained Annexes: A self-contained annex is a popular reason for building an extension. Building one can give teenagers and young adults a chance to live… [868 views in Apr]
Modifying the Drainage System for an Extension: When building an extension to your home, altering your drainage will often be inevitable. Whether it’s just outside guttering to… [716 views in Apr]