Extensions
More home, without moving house
Rear, side, wraparound or double-storey. Professionally planned and coordinated so the project keeps moving, without the build quality suffering.
Start Your ProjectTypes of extensions
Which type of extension fits your home?
Five common configurations. The right one depends on your garden, your existing layout and what you're trying to achieve.
Rear Extension
Extends the back of the house into the garden, most often to open up the kitchen and create a kitchen-diner.
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Side Extension
Fills an existing side return or side gap, often used to widen a narrow kitchen or add a utility and downstairs WC.
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Wraparound Extension
Combines a rear and side extension into one L-shaped space, typically the largest single-storey option available.
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Double-Storey Extension
Adds space on both the ground and first floor, commonly an extra bedroom or bathroom above a rear or side extension.
Learn moreKitchen Extension
An extension built specifically around the kitchen, whether that means a rear, side or wraparound configuration.
Learn moreWhy extend
Why homeowners extend rather than move
More space, same address
Extending is usually cheaper and less disruptive than moving, and lets you shape the space around how you actually live.
Add value
A well-planned extension is one of the more reliable ways to add usable space and value to a home.
Built around you
The right configuration depends on your garden, your existing layout and what you're trying to achieve, not a one-size-fits-all template.
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What could your home become?
See where the new space actually sits, before you commit to anything.
Rear Extension
Extends the back of the house into the garden, most often to open up the kitchen and create a kitchen-diner.
- Bigger kitchen or kitchen-diner
- Open-plan family living
- Better connection to the garden
Worth considering: Garden depth remaining and how much natural light reaches the rest of the ground floor.
Learn about rear extensionsHow it works
From first conversation to handover
- 01
Tell Us About Your Home
Start online or speak with the team. No construction knowledge required.
- 02
Explore the Possibilities
Understand what can be created, and what the project will involve.
- 03
Design & Prepare
The project is planned properly before construction begins.
- 04
Build
Trades, materials and schedules are coordinated so the project keeps moving.
- 05
Handover
The project completes and you get to enjoy the new space.
Preparation happens before construction so your build can keep moving once it starts.
Planning questions
Extension FAQs
Do I need planning permission for an extension?
Many extensions can be built under Permitted Development rights, but this depends on your property, its planning history and local restrictions. We'll help you understand what applies to your home before design work begins.
What type of extension can I build?
The right configuration, rear, side, wraparound or double-storey, depends on your garden, existing layout and what you're trying to achieve. Our extension explorer is a starting point; a site visit confirms what's realistic.
How long does an extension take?
Timelines vary with scope, so we don't quote a fixed figure until a project has been properly planned. What we can say is that most delay in building projects comes from poor preparation and uncoordinated trades, which is exactly what our process is designed to remove.
Will I need to move out during the build?
Most extension projects allow you to stay in your home, though there will be periods of disruption, particularly around structural work. We'll talk through what to expect for your specific project.
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Tell us what you'd like to change about your home and we'll help you explore what's possible. Eight quick questions, no construction knowledge required.
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