The Guide To Getting Building Regulations Documents Approved

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Extension Architecture in Building Regulations Ideas

Whether you are building a new home, adding to, or materially altering an old one, you need to have the plans and the work approved by your local authority building department. Architectural plans must be approved first, then the work will be inspected along the way, and will be certified when complete only if it meets the Building Regulations Approval standards. It is generally a straightforward process but you must follow it carefully to avoid problems which, at worst, can involve you re-doing expensive work.

Guide To Single Storey Extension Roof Options

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Extension Architecture in Single Storey Extension, Single Storey Extension Ideas

So you’ve invested plenty of time (and probably money) in looking into an extension for your home, but to finish it off, you want to know what the best kind of roof is. The roof is an important part of any house extension. After all, you want to ensure it’s not only practical (avoiding leaks or weather damage), but also looks good and suits the overall style of both your house and extension, too. Below, we round up the ultimate guide to single story extension roof options, no matter what size, style, or purpose you’re after.

Guide To Mansard Loft Conversions

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Extension Architecture in Loft Conversions, Loft Conversions Ideas

Named after the renowned 17th-century architect François Mansart, modern building techniques mean that adding an extra storey to a property with a Mansard loft conversion has never been so popular.

Should You Get A House Extension Or Move To A New House, In Today’s Uncertain Economy?

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Extension Architecture in House Extension Ideas, House extensions

In today’s market, house sales are erratic. With house prices almost flatlining or plunging sharply and with little warning, in response to political news, especially in the largely affluent south of the UK. This makes buying or selling a house a risky affair, especially if, like many homeowners, most of your capital is tied up in your home. Moving house is also one of the most stressful things we can do: moving during uncertain times only makes the stress worse!

Kitchen Extension Ideas And Tips

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Extension Architecture in Single Storey Extension Ideas

Investing in a kitchen extension can be beneficial in a multitude of ways. You may be looking to simply add some space, whether your family is extending or you just want to branch out from a smaller kitchen design, or, you may want to include it as part of a bigger refurb. Whatever your reason, we’ve compiled some of the best ideas and tips for when it comes to deciding on that perfect kitchen extension.

Getting Building Regulations Approval For Your Extension

Posted on March 02, 2020 by Extension Architecture in House Extension Ideas

Building regulations tend to be one of the first official hurdles faced by UK homeowners planning their property extensions. Despite relaxing laws on permitted developments, local government planners generally still do need to grant building regulations approvals. There are a number of reasons for this, the main ones are related to quality and performance of any building works, and related safety issues.

The Guide To Side-Extension Design Ideas

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Extension Architecture in Single Storey Extension, Single Storey Extension Ideas

There are many and varied reasons for expanding the size of your property by adding on a side extension. The two main ones though are creating more daily living space and increasing the value of your home.