House Extensions
North London
Build and Extend are North London’s premier kitchen, house extension and side return extension builders. We specialise in a wide variety of successful bespoke home extension projects in North London, designed to expand your space and breathe new life into your home, inside and out.
LUXURY HOME EXTENSIONS
Love where you live, but need a bit more room? A house extension is a fantastic way to gain that extra space without the hassle and hidden expenses of moving house.
At Build and Extend, we’ve performed house extensions all over North London and surrounding areas, in each case delivering the project on time and to the client’s complete satisfaction.
The Build and Extend team has completed many beautiful and successful home extensions in North London. We understand the ropes. We are familiar with the rules and regulations and understand where the actual home value is. Our company policy of attention to detail ensures that our customer’s dreams are fully realised; we turn ideas into functional living spaces and craft home extensions in North London worth every penny spent.
Don’t move out; move outwards. If you have outgrown your home, then extend. Today it’s far more accessible than ever before to build a modern kitchen extension, fully equipped home gym, orangery relaxation room or open-plan entertainment space for family meals and parties with friends without limits. Combine this with a refurbishment of the rest of your home, and you could live somewhere completely new without having to move.
A new kitchen extension can add up to 6% in value to a north London property.
A rear extension takes full advantage of the outside space and boosts indoor capacity.
Reinvent your living space by facilitating large amounts of natural light.
Create new rooms of relaxation and entertainment, fitted with integrated sound systems and technology.
KITCHEN EXTENSIONS
Many customers choose to include a new kitchen in their house extension project. At Build and Extend, we’ve designed and created many beautiful and highly functional open-plan kitchen/dining areas, making family living and informal entertaining easy!
Do you need extra living space, a study, playroom or utility room? Your home extension can cater to any of these needs and add value to your home. We don’t believe in cheap and nasty work here; we focus on attention to detail and craft extensions worth every bit of time and elbow grease!
We understand that for many North London property owners, their home represents their life’s savings and investment. We pride ourselves in quality workmanship that adds genuine value to your home.
Ben and the team at Build and Extend are known for high-quality house extensions; we set high standards for ourselves and achieve them. Client satisfaction is our number one priority.
STEP BY STEP, WHAT TO EXPECT
Building control
From your completion certificate from the local authority’s building control officer to the manufacturer’s documents for all the equipment we install for you, once your build is complete we will provide you with a file containing all your documentation.
Party wall
If your extension is to be built anywhere near your neighbour’s boundary it may well be worth asking our team whether you’ll need a party wall agreement. If you do, we can help you through this process.
Project manager
One of our senior consultants will be allocated to you as your dedicated project manager, your point of contact throughout the build and the individual responsible for coordinating all aspects of your project.
Planning permission
Not all extensions require planning permission, but all extension builders in North London need to be aware of the possibility of local authority consent being required and the best way to gain approval for you.
On-site assessment
Our on-site assessment is a thorough review of your house extension aspirations, the structural characteristics of your home and the feasibility of your plans.
TYPES OF HOUSE EXTENSION
Kitchen
Kitchen extensions can be built using any type of extension, such as a side return extension and wrap around extension. Kitchen extensions are the most common type of function that an extension is built for, but that does not mean you shouldn’t build an extension for any other reason. You can make a games room, living room, man cave, and much more.
Flat Roof
Flat roof extensions are a popular choice in North London – this cost-effective option can give a contemporary juxtaposition to a period property. While they don’t have the same lifespan as a pitched roof, the development of new materials means that a flat roof now might have a lifespan of around thirty years. However, the amount of time that a flat roof will last for will be down to the materials used and the level of workmanship.
Double Storey
Two storey or double storey home extensions in North London cost more than other varieties as the building work would need to be completed on two levels and there is double the space to work on.
Double storey extensions are a great way to maximise space. Not only can you achieve a fabulous kitchen-diner but you can also add an extra bedroom for you or the kids, create a luxurious family bathroom or use it as a home office or studio.
Rear
As the name suggests, rear extensions extend out from the back of your property and are typically carried out on properties where there is no side return option or on detached properties. They extend the size of your house and can usually include a dining or living space in addition. A rear extension is a perfect option if you want to create that dream kitchen with an island, as well as achieve an open plan living space.
Wrap-around
This is a side return extension combined with a rear extension. The wrap around extension can provide maximum space and dramatically alter the feeling and shape of your home. If you want to achieve an open plan kitchen, dining area/family room in your home, then a wrap-around extension is the best option for you.
Side Return
A side return extension stretches your home into the alleyway at the side of your house and is very typical on Victorian or other types of period properties. Side return extensions are often a relatively small extension, but it can have a great impact on the look and feel of your home.
HOUSE EXTENSION COST
The cost of your house extension will depend on the complexity of the project and the part of London. But, the closer to zone 1, the more expensive the logistics and the more restriction complications.
The roof structure will also influence the cost – a flat roof structure is likely cheaper than a crown roof structure. Another factor that will affect the price is the depth of the foundations.
If trees are close to your future extension, the foundation may need excavating to 2.5m deep. A piling may even need to be considered.
The approximate cost of an extension is somewhere between £1700 and £2000 p/m2.