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House extension includes a wide range of benefits which makes it easy to see why the extension could be a wonderful uptick in the potential cost of your residential or commercial property in terms of sales. So if you're seeking to build a new house extension but still not persuaded concerning the task, we're right here to help you. Being fully conscious any kind of house construction job is typically a heavy investment, there's a big requirement to be set on your decision before scheduling the commencement of any work. So are house extensions worth it? Below are several of the leading benefits provided by house extensions to help you choose if it's one of the most suitable path for you.

 

What's Associated with Including an Extension?

The steps will vary depending upon the scope of your extension, however you can expect some, otherwise all, of the below to be involved when including an expansion to your house:

 

  1. Acquiring Building Regulations or Planning Permission (if required as the extension is larger than permitted development).
  2. Checking your leasehold agreement (if relevant) to ensure you can do what you wish to do.
  3. Hiring an architect  to draw up the plans, considering your expected usage ( cooking area, restroom, study).
  4. Hiring a competent builder with experience of larger projects.
  5. Calling your insurance provider to allow them understand of the prepared work ahead of it starting.
  6. Getting vehicle parking permits if required for your contractors to guarantee they have very easy accessibility to your house.
  7. Ensuring all planned job drops within allowed allowables.
  8. Clearing up the area and also excavating if required, including the elimination of trees.
  9. Building job can begin.

 

What is the cost of a house extension in city?

If you're thinking about including a two storey house extension, then establishing a budget for this project would certainly be a fantastic means to start. Comparable to a back extension, a 2 floor extension typically leaves the remainder of the structure requiring some job and, because of its dimension, this may suggest the re-development of the whole house - which is why they can be extremely expensive. Several of the various other affecting factors that can have large effect on a two floor house extension expense consists of: your location, the dimension of the construct, complexity of the style (anything past the typical build will generally need even more expertise and time), the glazing to be integrated (the a lot more the glass made use of in the task, the much more the material cost), in addition to the team made use of.

Average House extensions cost in Essex

The regular cost of House extensions are £58,125 in Essex. Costs vary based upon the materials and the company picked. The upper price range can be as high as £84,500. The material costs are in most cases around£10,500.

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Prices based on actual House extensions costs for Essex, as reported by local Quotatis members.

House extensions installation cost in Essex 2024

Labour cost £27,000
Material cost £10,500
Waste removal £2,500
Time frame: 10-14 weeks

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Essex

Essex is located to the north east of London and it's the 6th most populated district in the UK with more than 1.7 million residents. It borders a number of counties including Kent and Suffolk, whilst the River Thames is to the south. Despite its significant population the county has a relatively low population density of just 1,230 people per square miles. Many of the much larger towns in the county include Chelmsford, Southend and Colchester. For all those thinking about house improvements in Essex be sure to work with vetted and reputable trade professionals to ensure quality.

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Dream the Build

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Excellent. The quote provided was fully detailed and accurate across the entire project.

Nicholas James Construction

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From past fifteen years we have been established as the finest building and construction service provider to clients in Bromley and its surrounding areas.

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Jagdish K., HA3
4th October 2016
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FAQs

when do you need planning permission for a house extension?

If you’re planning on adding a house extension to your property, you’d probably be worried about whether or not your proposed extension would require a planing permission. Well, it may be relieving to know that not every house extension project would require a formal consent, and in fact, several extensions are covered by the permitted development rights. Not only can this save you a considerable amount of time especially at the project’s planning phase, but it’ll also save you money on the application fee. In the UK, single storey extensions to the house’s rear can be 3 metres deep for both semi detached houses and terraces or 8 metres deep for detached homes.

So how do you know when you’d require a planning permission for your home extension? Well, if your extension plan fits these criteria explained below, then your project is most likely going to be allowable as a permitted development.

• Extensions, which includes previous additions, must not go beyond half of the original house’s total surrounding land area.

• The main elevation, or side elevation where it fronts the highway, must not be extended forward.

• For single storeys, the rear additions must not extend more than the original house’s rear by more than 3 metres in both semi attached homes and terraces (4 metres for detached houses).

• Extensions to the side must be a single storey with a height not exceeding 4 metres and not going beyond 50% of the original house’s width.

• Extensions hat within 2 metres of a boundary should have a eaves height not more than 3 metres.

• Multi storey addition must not extend beyond the original house’s rear wall by a maximum of 3 metres or 7 metres of the boundary opposite the rear wall.

• Permitted development rights do not apply in listed buildings or designated areas.

how much does a two storey house extension cost?

If you’re considering adding a two storey house extension, then setting a budget for this project would be a great way to get started. Similar to a rear extension, a two storey extension usually leaves the rest of the building needing some work and, due to its size, this may imply the re-development of the entire house - which is why they can be very costly. Some of the other influencing factors that can have big impact on a two storey house extension cost includes: your location, the size of the build, complexity of the design ( anything beyond the standard build will normally require more expertise and time), the glazing to be incorporated ( the more the glass used in the project, the more the material cost), as well as the team used.

Generally, when it comes to extensions, the major part of the expenses will be made on the build of the project. This is because it doesn’t only cover the material cost but also the contractor’s overhead as well as the daily rates. At this stage, the extension prices can be determined by the standard of the work that’s being done.

For a fairly average room size of about 18 square metre, the two storey extension should cost within the range of £2,500 to £3,000 per square metre - with the range being determined by the finishes incorporated. Therefore, a two storey extension of about 18 square metre should cost within the range of £45,000 to £55,000. However, this is with the assumption that there are standard window sizes, bathroom suits are modest, and without any need for any purpose joinery or glazing. If you wish to include all these extra features you’ll also have to pay more to make the total cost between £70,000 to £80,000.

how much value does an extension add to your house?

Are you interested in extending your home to create more living space? If yes, then you’d probably want to know how much value it can add to your property in order to compare the building costs to the potential value gain. Well, as long as you know what you’re doing, your house doesn’t necessarily have to be a money pit. So what are your options when talking about home extensions and what’s the associated value to be gained?

• Bathroom Extensions

Although you should have it in mind that bathroom extensions isn’t usually that cheap, but once done, it can increase the value of a standard UK house within the range of £12,000 to £15,000. Meanwhile the finishing cost of a bathroom can range from £2,500 to £7,000.

• Single or Double Storey Extensions

Single storey extensions are always huge when it comes to increasing the value of your home - giving about 4 to 7 percent increase. If it goes that far, then literally nothing beats a full spectrum, double storey extension which can give up to 11 percent increase in the value of a property - equalling about a whooping £33,000 for a standard home in the UK.

• Conservatory Extension

With conservatories becoming more and more popular in the UK due to the weather conditions, several buyers are now including it’s availability as part of the criteria for purchasing a house. Wonder why? This is simply because everyone wants to enjoy their garden all throughout the year. As a result of this high demand, adding this type of extension to your house can go a long way to increase it’s value. However, it’s very important to incorporate high quality materials during construction. With glass conservatories offering, on the average, up to £5,000 increase in value, the cheaper PVC alternative offers much less value and can also deter potential buyers.

how big can my house extension be?

The holy grail of home extensions is basically the need for additional space for living as well as leisure. However, before commencing your home extension project, you’d probably want to know just how big your new building can be. In this article, you’ll find the answer to this question which is also frequently asked by many other home or property owners in the UK.

Besides your budget, there are two other major influencing factors that can determine just how much extra room that can be added. These factors include whether you wish to carry out the extension project under Permitted Development rights which is usually for a smaller project or you’d prefer to opt for a larger project which is covered by Planning Permission.

Apart from the limitations in the size of an extension under Permitted Development, the extensions are also a lot more affordable and consumes less time when compared to the extensions under planning permission. So what exactly is the size limit for an extension under Permitted Development and the ones under Planning Permission?

For a single storey extension, the maximum size that can be constructed without having to submit an application for Planning Permission includes:

• An extension should have a maximum length of 6m, if you reside in a terraced home or a semi-detached property.

• Extensions for detached properties can have a maximum length of 8m.

• The extension built must not go beyond half your garden’s area.

• The extension should have a maximum height of 4 metres, but in the event whereby the extension is situated within 2 metres of the boundary of your property, it should not exceed a height of 3 metres.

• The extension should not be higher than the highest part of the existing house’s roof.

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