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Contents Toggle Types of Kitchen Extensions for UK Homes1. Rear Kitchen Extension2. Side Return Extension3. Wraparound Extension4. Double-Storey Kitchen Extension5. Orangery or Glazed ExtensionHow Much Does a Kitchen Extension Cost?Additional costs to budget for:Design Ideas for Modern Kitchen ExtensionsPlanning Permission and Building Regulations for Kitchen ExtensionsDo you need planning permission?Building regulationsTips for Hiring the Right...Read More

Contents Toggle Late Summer is the Best Time to Start Your Loft ConversionLong Days Mean Faster ProgressDry Weather Minimises DelaysGet Your Loft Ready Before WinterLess Disruption While You’re AwayTake Advantage of Contractor AvailabilityIdeal Conditions for Installing Roof Lights and DormersEnjoy the Benefits SoonerBoost Property Value Before the Autumn MarketWhy South London Homes Are Perfect for...Read More

After 26 years of working on loft conversions in Lambeth, we’ve seen plenty of planning battles, particularly when it came to extending over the rear addition roof space. Until recently, Lambeth Council had a firm stance: rear additions were off-limits. No matter how much space it could unlock for a growing family or how sensitively...Read More

If you’re looking to add space and value to your home with a loft conversion, you’ve probably come across two popular options: dormer and mansard conversions. Both have their own advantages and architectural features, and the choice between them will depend on your budget, the style of your home and how much space you want...Read More

Contents Toggle DrawingsDepositContract You will probably have a start date in mind for you conversion, let us know and we will work towards this date. With most people it’s normally as soon as possible, this won’t be a problem as we don’t normally have a waiting list. Drawings If you are keen to get moving...Read More

Uncertainty in the housing market means it might be better to sit tight and invest in what you’ve got. A few years ago it might have seemed easier just to move to a bigger place, but uncertainty in the housing market means that it seems safer to sit it out and see what happens. But...Read More

Neighbours cannot stop you doing the conversion but can make you pay for their own surveyor. A Party wall is owned by all those whose property is connected to the wall. Because you are planning to do a loft conversion, you have to inform the neighbour. They have a total time limit of eight weeks...Read More

We have our own architect design team, which is this built into the price and service, this make things easier for you as the team have a great deal of experience and will be able to expertly guide you and design of the project and what is possible, plus we know all the rules and...Read More

If you would like to see one of our previous conversions so that you can see what we can achieve this is always possible and we actually recommend it as it is a great way to get to know us and also to see how we got on with a previous customer. Also you will...Read More

We don’t have a long waiting list normally, so if you want to get going quickly this won’t be a problem! We find that each conversion will have a natural lead in and set up time, for the drawings and structural calculations to be completed along with possible planning permission and party wall agreements. As...Read More