The Cost of Designing the Perfect Victorian home Extension

Based on the area available and the specific requirements of the homeowner, a variety of house extension options are available that may be categorised into:

Rear extensions

These extensions utilise the area at the rear of a property and are immensely popular with homeowners. This is because rear extensions tend to create a wide range of possibilities to increase the living space within the home. Some of these options include kitchen extensions, guest rooms, or even office pods.

Side return extensions

These extensions utilise the area that runs along the side of a property as well as a portion of the rear area. Side return extensions are a budget-friendly option to increase the living area within a property without using up too much of the valuable garden space. These extensions are incredibly versatile to create additional rooms and beautiful indoor-outdoor connections.

Wrap-around extensions

These extensions are essentially a combination of rear and side extensions that create an L-shaped structure that ‘wraps’ around the property. Wrap-around extensions add incredible width and depth and are therefore ideal for creating multiple rooms, large kitchen diners, or even open floor plans.

Multi-storey Extensions

Depending on the original structure of the building, multi-storey extensions are a cost-effective alternative to single-storey extensions. This is because multi-storey extensions allow homeowners to essentially double the square footage of an extension without doubling the roofing and excavation costs involved. This allows homeowners to create additional bedrooms, bathrooms, or even high-ceilinged living spaces.

Ideas for Victorian house extensions

In keeping with the architectural integrity of the existing structure, some of the most popular styles of home extensions in Victorian properties feature:

Kitchen extensions

A simple solution to modernise and add incredible value to the property is to invest in a kitchen extension. Kitchen extensions are perfect for recreating the favourite room of your home into a bright, warm, and inviting space perfect for hosting family dinners.

Garage conversions

An easy way to convert the often, ill-used and obsolete garage space, into valuable living space, is through garage conversions. The garage area can be incorporated into the interior layout of the property or be used to create guest rooms, playrooms, home offices, or utility rooms.

Loft conversions

With the signature high ceilings and pitched roofs of Victorian homes, loft conversions are incredible options to add extra rooms and value to a home in an affordable manner. The versatility of loft conversions allows property owners to individualise the design based on their requirements.

Renovations

Even without an extensive extension, the existing space can be reimagined and redesigned to suit your specific needs and styles. Taking down walls to create open floor plans that reflect modern living, strategic placement of windows and skylights to bring in natural light, and even restoring some of the beautiful original architectural features of the property can have a wonderful impact on its charm, character, and value.

The cost of a Victorian home extension in London can range from £30,000 to £130,000. This is because the cost of a home extension is dependent on a large number of factors. Some of which include:

• The size of the extension
• The design/ complexity of the extension
• Location
• Groundwork
• Building materials
• Fittings and fixtures
• Specialists’ fees

As a result, creating a bespoke home extension that meets all your requirements within your specific budget is entirely possible with careful planning and diligent execution.

Good Design & Build offers free consultations and cost quotations for proposed extensions. This allows homeowners to design and create the extension of their dreams within their desired budgets.

As with all things related to real estate, considerable thought and detailed planning is required to ensure the project is worthy of the investment.

One way of ensuring this is by hiring trusted professionals to optimise the build process and create the ultimate dream home extension for you.

And as tempting as it may seem to DIY the project, to get the best possible result, it is always a good idea to employ the experts. Not only can they offer invaluable advice, guidance, and project management, but they can help you to avoid many common mistakes during the design process that may prove costly in the long run.

Simply put, the costs of revising any design flaws and basic structural errors that may be made, is far more expensive than the cost of hiring professionals.

Not only that. The best ideas to cut costs and save on unnecessary expenses come from the experts! Their extensive knowledge and experience mean that they have invaluable titbits of information such as the best materials to be used, from where they can be sourced, the most efficient placement of fittings and fixtures, and much, much more.

Hiring a professional team allows you access to this trove of information that could ultimately be the difference between a successful home extension and an expensive mistake.

When looking for the right experts, you need to make sure it is someone you are comfortable communicating with, who is open to your ideas, and who can understand your vision and help you to maximise your investment while minimising your risks.

This is where Good Design & Build shine.

Being the primary home extension builders who specialise in extending and renovating period properties, we are ideally suited to transform your vision into reality. With decades of experience, unmatched expertise, and an exceptional team, we create beautiful bespoke extensions that are the perfect blend of architectural elegance and contemporary comfort.

Our incredible team comprises of surveyors, architects, builders, technicians, and project managers. This allows us to provide complete project management for the entire extension process from start to finish. 

As a result, you can enjoy the creation of your bespoke home extension without experiencing a moments concern. Why? Simply because we deliver high-quality extensions that are tailor-made to suit your lifestyle and come backed by warranties.

The team at Good Design & Build combine experience, expertise, passion, and professionalism to give you the ultimate home extension.

Quite simply, we do it all! 

Starting from the design and planning, right up until the completion of the build and the final handover. Some of our numerous services include:

• Free consultations and quotations for proposed extensions
• Survey of the location
• Architectural designs
• Contractual work
• Technical expertise
• Daily on-site management of the build

And so much more.

This means that homeowners can truly enjoy the experience of their newly-created space, without any of the associated worry and stress.

The need for planning permission for extensions in Victorian properties is largely dependent on the dimensions of the proposed extensions. This is because house extensions that fall under permitted developments do not require planning permission.

Permitted developments, however, have specific size stipulations such as:

• Side extensions must be single-storied and must not exceed more than half the width of the original house.
• Extensions must not be higher than the highest part of the existing roof.
• The materials used on the exterior of the extension must be similar in appearance to the materials used on the exterior of the original house.
• Extensions must not take up more than half the land around the original house.

Moreover, home extensions built on properties listed in conservation areas invariably require planning permission. 

For a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for planning permission and the specifications associated with permitted developments, property owners could also visit the planning portal or consult their local planning authority.

Party wall agreements and building regulations approval must also be considered to ensure that the proposed home extension meets building guidelines and standards.

The cost of extending a Victorian home can range from £30,000 to a more extravagant £130,000. This is due to a large number of variables and factors which affect the cost of the extension project. These factors include:

• The size of the extension- Bigger the build, the higher the cost as more materials, labour, and time is required.
• The design of the extension- If the space created is to be used as a utility room, kitchen extension, or bathroom, then the cost for connection of utilities, plumbing requirements, and installation of the fittings need to be considered.
• Any restoration work involved- For period properties particularly, finding the perfect match to the brick, plaster, and tile work, is of immense importance. And sourcing it is not always easy
• Any reinforcements necessary- Such as for load-bearing walls, the floors, and foundation
• Cost of doors, windows, flooring, and finishes- Here, the cost largely depends on the type and size of the materials
• Labour costs- Hourly or daily rates of the builders and technicians
• Legal requisites and approvals such as planning permission fees, building regulations approval, party wall agreements, etc.

Good Design and Build offers free consultations and quotations that allows you to create a bespoke budget for your bespoke build. For more information, check out the link below:

https://www.gooddesignbuild.co.uk/cost-guide/

Looking for some inspiration? Check out our completed projects for the incredible stories and visions that we have brought to life.

https://www.gooddesignbuild.co.uk/completed-projects/