Permissions, approvals, consents. . Majority of the standard extensions don't need planning permission. Supply full plans application to the Local Authority Building Control. On average it will take about 3 weeks to get the building control approval. At the same time arrange for the party wall notice to be served to the neighbours. Legally they have two months to consent or dissent. This applies when the proposed works will be carried out on a boundary line or close to it - most often you will need it. In case of dissent there will be a little more paperwork, and it will take slightly longer to get to the building works starting date.

Building process. House extension project is major works and your home may appear to lok like a building site. Although we do all we can to minimize the inconvenience caused by the work, some dirt, dust and noise are inevitable

You may want to consider having the rest of the ground floor renovated at the same time as it can cost you less to do as we will already be there as to calling us in again at a later date.

Completion.  Having all stages of the building project checked and approved by the Council inspector, we can provide relevant certificates for electrics and gas works. The Local Authority then issues a Completion certificate.

Benefits. Adding an extension not only increases the floor area but also allows you to redesign your ground floor. Some examples are moving or re-sizing the kitchen space or maybe having an open plan kitchen/diner area. We have tons of ideas and can help you design according to your space.