House extensions increase the actual footprint or volume of the home and almost always require Building Regulations approval.

• Single-Storey Rear Extension: Often used to create large, open-plan kitchen/diner spaces.
• Side-Return Extension: Common in Victorian terraced houses, utilizing the narrow “alley” at the side of the house.
• Double-Storey Extension: Adding both living space on the ground floor and an extra bedroom/bathroom above.
• Wraparound Extension: A combination of side and rear extensions, creating an ‘L’ shaped addition.
• Porch Construction: A small front extension to create a mudroom or improved entrance.

Focusing on making existing, underutilised areas of the home habitable.

• Loft Conversion: Transforming the attic into a bedroom or office. Types include Dormer (protruding windows), Velux (roof light only), or Hip-to-Gable.
• Garage Conversion: Turning an integrated or detached garage into a gym, office, or “granny annex.”
• Basement/Cellar Conversion: Waterproofing (tanking) and finishing a lower level.
• Barn Conversion: A major structural project turning a non-residential rural building into a home.

Changing the “flow” of the house without necessarily adding new square footage.

• Open-Plan Living: Removing load-bearing walls (using RSJs or steel beams) to merge kitchens, dining, and living rooms.
• Broken-Plan Living: Using partial walls, glass partitions, or levels to define spaces while keeping an open feel.
• Garage-to-Kitchen Integration: Knocking through to an attached garage to expand the main kitchen.

The “high-value” renovations that provide the best return on investment (ROI).

• Full Kitchen Overhaul: New cabinetry, integrated appliances, and often updated plumbing/electrics.
• Bathroom/En-suite Installation: Modernizing fixtures or carving out a new small bathroom from an existing bedroom or under-stairs space.
• Utility Room Addition: Reconfiguring space to create a dedicated laundry/boot room.

Focused on the “envelope” and longevity of the building.

• Sympathetic/Period Restoration: Restoring original features like sash windows, fireplaces, and decorative cornicing in Victorian or Edwardian homes.
• Roof Replacement: Stripping and re-tiling/slating, often including new fascias, soffits, and guttering.
• External Rendering or Re-pointing: Updating the look of the brickwork or adding modern K-Rend/silicone render.
• Window & Door Replacement: Upgrading to double/triple glazing or high-security composite doors.

Modern renovations focused on efficiency and reducing bills.

• Insulation Upgrades: Internal/external wall insulation or loft insulation.
• Heating Systems: Replacing old boilers with Air Source Heat Pumps or installing underfloor heating (UFH).
• Solar Panel Installation: Adding PV panels and battery storage.