House Extensions

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Many of the clients who come to us to plan a house extension take the step because they want to increase the value of their property and enlarge their living space without having to go to the expense and hassle of moving.

Here at Kennet Design, we believe it is crucially important to fully understand in detail what motivates our clients in to wanting to extend and adapt their homes so that the schemes we devise ultimately enhance their enjoyment of their home and impact lives for the better. That’s why we take a great deal of time and trouble to consult with our clients and do our research before we begin to draw up any architectural plans.

Our architectural and planning practice is experienced at planning, designing and project managing house extensions, and we’re proud of our portfolio of over 500 successfully completed home extension projects across Wiltshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and beyond.

When you decide to extend your home we will sit down and discuss your requirements in detail so that our architectural team is fully aware of the kind of extension you want before they start work. Factors that are important for us to know in the design brief are what your budget is and what use you will put your new extension to.

We will investigate the best place to site your house extension/s and what size it should be. If your home is in a conservation area or is a listed building, there will be further controls on the alterations you are permitted to make to the property and we will advise you of this in turn.

It’s also necessary to determine what impact an extension will have on your neighbours. There’s not only the upheaval of the construction period to consider but if there is a party wall involved or any obstructions to views and so on, you’ll need to have the neighbours on side from the start of the project and keep them informed right through to completion.

Most house extensions will need planning permission (with the exception of some single storey extensions, loft or garage conversions or conservatories). It’s also necessary to comply with the  building regulations. We can take care of the red tape for you, if you wish, and are happy to recommend a reliable builder to take on the construction work.

The beauty of having our expertise at your disposal when you are planning a house extension is that you can decide just how much, or how little, you want us to help. You can hire us just to draw up plans, or to take on the entire project – our services are available on a flexible, bespoke basis.

Obviously having a professional planning firm – with skilled personnel such as structural engineers and project co-ordinators – on the case will make achieving your dream house extension a far less stressful and time-consuming experience. Apart from architectural design, we’re able to offer a range of other necessary services under one umbrella, including topographical surveys, structural calculations, and site supervision. When we design your bespoke home extension, you’ll be able to see it in virtual reality with our 3D visualisation service.

If you’ve decided its time to transform your home and give the family some extra space, bring us your ideas and we’ll translate them into bricks and mortar. We have offices in Wiltshire, Oxford and Hampshire which serve all of south and west England. Call us today on 0345 548 0000 or fill in the contact form below.