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Homes in Herne Hill offer its residents the perfect balance between the quiet country life and the bustle of the city. And with rising real estate prices, stamp duties, and the sheer cost and inconvenience involved in moving houses, it is no wonder that more and more homeowners are opting to extend rather than relocate, when faced with a lack of living space.

This is especially true when your beautiful home suddenly feels cramped and uncomfortable with expanding families and changing lifestyles. Home extensions then become the ideal solution by which to increase the living space within your home at a fraction of the cost of moving houses.

But in order to achieve the perfect house extension, it is imperative that you begin this process with a clear idea of the extension you want to create, and choose the best extension specialists for this crucial investment.

A house extension is an opportunity to increase the living space within your home.

Home extensions allow property owners the chance to expand and modernise their homes to suit their needs and lifestyles. Home extensions are also perfect for adding value to a home.

Homeowners can design and build their extensions according to their requirements and construct a unique space of their own creation.

The type of house extension depends on the area available within the property, the additional space required, and the budget allocated. House extensions vary in their complexity and as such, careful consideration must be given to its design. The types of house extensions commonly found in Herne Hill include:

Rear extensions

A popular choice for most homeowners due largely to the area available at the rear of most properties. Rear extensions can be designed to create kitchen extensions, guest room, or office pods.

Wraparound extensions

Wraparound extensions are essentially a combination of rear and side extensions that form an L-shaped structure. These extensions are ideal for bringing in more natural light into a home and add great value to a property.

Side return extensions

These extensions utilise the area that runs along the side of a property and a portion of the rear area. They are preferred by many as they do not take up too much of valuable garden space. Side return extensions are ideally suited for creating the much-coveted indoor-outdoor connections featured in modern dining rooms.

Multi-storey extensions

Though single-storey extensions are simpler to design and build, many homeowners opt for two-storey extensions as they add incredible floor space to a home. And as there are no additional roofing or excavation costs involved, multi-storey extensions are viewed as cost-effective options.

Yes and no. While some extensions fall under permitted developments, other home extensions in Herne Hill require planning permission.

This is because planning permission is required for all extensions that exceed the size and height specifications of permitted developments, as well as those extensions which are built on properties listed in conservation areas.

Applications for planning permission require a comprehensive survey of the location along with structural diagrams of the proposed extension.

In addition to this, homeowners must also secure building regulations approval and party wall agreements to ensure that the extension meets the requisite building guidelines and standards.

To create a seamless integration with the existing structure, home extensions must be designed taking into account the architecture and design requirements in order to maintain structural integrity. Some of the popular designs featured in home extensions in Herne Hill include:

Kitchen extensions

A classic home extension design, kitchen extensions add great value to a property. They are perfect for converting small kitchen-diners into warm and inviting spaces ideal for hosting family dinners and celebrations.

Loft conversions

Loft conversions are incredibly versatile and can be designed to create additional rooms, playrooms or home offices. Converting awkward and often ill-used loft spaces into valuable floor space, help make loft conversions a popular home extension style.

Refurbishments

Even if an extensive extension is not constructed, the existing space can still be transformed via refurbishments and renovations. Changing the layout, creating open floor plans, and optimising the natural light through cleverly-placed windows, helps to create larger and brighter living spaces.

The cost of a home extension in Herne Hill depends on a number of factors such as:

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

Based on these factors, the cost of an extension can range from £40,000 to £140,000.

Good Design and Build offer free consultations and quotations for proposed extensions. This allows homeowners to design and build their extensions in accordance to their specific budgets.

Good Design and Build are the primary home extension specialists in South London. This is because we offer complete project management of the extension process from start to finish. This includes:

  • Survey of the location
  • Architectural diagrams
  • Contractual work
  • Technical expertise
  • Daily on-site management

Our team comprises of surveyors, architects, technicians, builders, and project managers. This expertise, coupled with decades of experience, allows us to provide exceptional design and building services that help us create bespoke home extensions perfectly suited to your specifications.

Our unmatched professionalism, passion, and proficiency enable us to construct the ideal home extension for you, allowing to enjoy the incredible new space in your home.

Don't move. Extend in style

We can save you the hassle that comes with moving not to mention the heavy stamp duty! Adding an extra loft bedroom or enlarging the living kitchen dining space on ground floor is an economical way of transforming your home to suit growing needs. The projects can range from £40-100K depending on your requirements and can be completed within 8-16 weeks.

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How we deliver projects

Our process is simple and divided into two distinct phases with separate contracts: Design and Build. As a client you only commit to one phase at a time depending on what stage of the process you are in. Each phase consists of three stages as described below.

1. Design

This is the kick-off point for your project. We carry out a complete architectural measured survey of the property. This allows us to create accurate CAD design drawings. This is followed by a design meeting to start discussing your ideas in more detail.

2. Planning

At this stage we finalise the designs with you and start preparing planning applications as needed. We place a high priority on ensuring that plans, designs and schedules are all based on a thorough and detailed understanding of planning guidelines. We co-ordinate with local authorities until the decision is made, and the planning approval is secured.

3. Technical

Once the planning consent is secured, we translate the design drawings into more detailed technical drawings for the purposes of building control and construction. This also includes specifications and structural calculations. At this stage, we will also submit to you our ‘no obligation’ quote for the build phase.

4. Pre-build

90% of our clients decide to stick with us after the design phase is completed. Once the build contract is signed, we kick off the process by making sure all the pre-build processes are complete. These include assistance with party wall agreements, Thames Water build over agreement, submitting building control application, and preparing method statements etc as needed. This stage ends with a pre-start meeting with your foreman before the actual build begins.

5. Build

One of our foremen will be dedicated to your project and will be on-site to manage everyday works. Our project managers will be overseeing the works to make sure they are completed to high standards, within your budget and on time. Throughout the process we will keep you updated with the progress and coordinate the works with third parties such as kitchen or flooring suppliers. We will also advise and guide you to choose any suppliers if needed.

6. Handover

As the build draws to finish, we will help to iron out any ‘snags’ to make sure everything is completed to your satisfaction. We will put together all necessary certificates such as gas, electricity and building control completion along with warranties for glazing, boiler etc. At the final completion meeting, we will hand you these documents, together with the keys to your house. Needless to say, you can contact us any time after this, if you want us to look at something.

This is the kick-off point for your project. We carry out a complete architectural measured survey of the property. This allows us to create accurate CAD design drawings. This is followed by a design meeting to start discussing your ideas in more detail.

At this stage we finalise the designs with you and start preparing planning applications as needed. We place a high priority on ensuring that plans, designs and schedules are all based on a thorough and detailed understanding of planning guidelines. We co-ordinate with local authorities until the decision is made, and the planning approval is secured.

Once the planning consent is secured, we translate the design drawings into more detailed technical drawings for the purposes of building control and construction. This also includes specifications and structural calculations. At this stage, we will also submit to you our ‘no obligation’ quote for the build phase.

90% of our clients decide to stick with us after the design phase is completed. Once the build contract is signed, we kick off the process by making sure all the pre-build processes are complete. These include assistance with party wall agreements, Thames Water build over agreement, submitting building control application, and preparing method statements etc as needed. This stage ends with a pre-start meeting with your foreman before the actual build begins.

One of our foremen will be dedicated to your project and will be on-site to manage everyday works. Our project managers will be overseeing the works to make sure they are completed to high standards, within your budget and on time. Throughout the process we will keep you updated with the progress and coordinate the works with third parties such as kitchen or flooring suppliers. We will also advise and guide you to choose any suppliers if needed.

As the build draws to finish, we will help to iron out any ‘snags’ to make sure everything is completed to your satisfaction. We will put together all necessary certificates such as gas, electricity and building control completion along with warranties for glazing, boiler etc. At the final completion meeting, we will hand you these documents, together with the keys to your house. Needless to say, you can contact us any time after this, if you want us to look at something.

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Chiswick

Acton

Balham

Battersea

Chelsea

Clapham

Croydon

Ealing

Earlsfield

Elmbridge

Epsom

Fulham

Hammersmith

Hampton

Hillingdon

Hounslow

Kensington

Kew

Maida Vale

Mortlake

Putney

Richmond

Sheen

Surrey

Teddington

Tooting

Twickenham

Wandsworth

West London

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