Most people come to us wanting more space, but not always sure what kind of extension actually fits their house. That first conversation matters more than people expect, because the right extension depends on your plot, your budget, and what you’re actually trying to fix about how the house works right now. The three types […]
Not every loft makes a good conversion, and it’s better to find that out in the first conversation than three weeks into the process. There are a few things we check before we get anywhere near drawings. Head height comes first You generally need at least 2.2 metres from the floor joists to the ridge […]
New build projects in East London rarely happen on a blank site. More often it’s a side garden, a gap between two houses, or a plot behind an existing property, and each of those brings its own set of planning questions before a single drawing gets made. Fitting into the street Councils pay close attention […]
This is probably the question we get asked most, and the honest answer is always some version of ‘it depends’. Permitted development rights let you carry out certain types of work without a full planning application, but the rules have more conditions attached than most people expect. What permitted development actually covers Single-storey rear extensions, […]
A huge amount of our work involves Victorian and Edwardian terraces across Ilford, Redbridge and the wider East London area. These homes come with a fairly consistent set of design challenges, all of which are worth understanding if you’re planning an extension. Narrow Plots, Side Returns The narrow side passage next to the kitchen is […]
An extension can transform how your home works, but the best projects usually begin long before the first drawing is produced. Understanding what is possible, what is worth spending money on and what constraints may affect the design can save significant time and expense later. If you’re considering extending your home in Ilford, Redbridge or […]
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